Specialist - Special Events Assistant

Salary : $14.85 - $19.10 Hourly

Location : Brooklyn Park, MN

Job Type : Seasonal Temporary

Job Number : 2025-00013-MC

Department : Recreation & Parks

Division : Recreation Programming / Program Support Services

Opening Date : 01 / 15 / 2025

Vacancies : 1

Address : Community Activity Center (CAC), 5600 85th Avenue North, Brooklyn Park, MN

Posting Type : Open to the public

Position Summary

The Special Events Assistant supports on-site operations and coordinates with the Community Events Specialists to ensure events run smoothly on the day of. Gain hands-on experience in leadership and events experience working Brooklyn Park Special Events such as Celebrate Brooklyn Park Events in the summer : Parade, Community Gathering, Summer Splash, Brooklyn Park Night Out, Farmers Market, Back to School BBQ, Spooktacular. This is a summer seasonal position with opportunity to continue working throughout the year for non-summer events.

Application Deadline : This job posting will be open until filled. If you have interest in this position, it is highly recommended that you apply as soon as possible upon seeing the announcement as the vacancy may close without notice.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Support on-site operations for each special event.
• Uphold standards and regulations for vendors and customers (including food safety, rules and regulations, etc.).
• Communicate respectfully and transparently with event attendees and vendors and resolve any disputes that arise between and among event constituents.
• Set up / take down of Celebrate Brooklyn Parks events including moving barricades, tents, tables, chairs, and other event equipment.
• Assists in connecting with communities of color, seniors, and families with young children.
• Work with the Community Events Specialist to review, create, and / or update events systems to promote sustainability for events.
• Maintain an inventory of supplies and equipment; distribute supplies and equipment; assist with ordering supplies and equipment for events.
• Ensure a safe and healthy work environment and conduct business in a safe manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum and Desired Qualifications

Education

High school diploma or equivalent.

Experience

Experience in recreational activities, special events, or customer service.

Licenses

Current driver's license by the start date.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Desired Qualifications

Background Check

The City has determined that a criminal background check and / or qualifications check may be necessary for certain positions with this job title. Applicants may be required to sign an informed consent form allowing the City to obtain their criminal history and / or verify their qualifications in connection with the position sought. Applicants who do not sign the informed consent form will not be further considered for the position.

About Brooklyn Park

Brooklyn Park is a thriving northwestern suburb of Minneapolis and the sixth largest city in the state with over 86,000 residents and 30,000 jobs. As the 6th fastest growing city in Minnesota, the city has become even more vibrant because of our remarkable racial and cultural diversity. Approximately 60 percent of our residents are people of color, 22 percent are foreign-born, and more than a quarter speak a language other than English at home.

Our Vision, Values and Goals

Additional Information

Anticipated Work Schedule :

The Special Events Assistant will work up to 12 hours a week depending on events and must be available to work on the following dates :

Anticipated Hiring Wage : $14.85 - 19.10 depending on qualifications

Anticipated Start Date : Early May 2025 (Start date flexible subject to candidate availability)

Work Environment :

Work is performed in several types of environments including office or meeting setting that may involve extended periods of sitting, standing, and moving about, facilitating a variety of recreational activities during the day, evenings, or weekends in both indoor and outdoor facilities, and traveling to various locations in the Brooklyn Park area.

May need to be able to lift objects weighing up to 30lbs.

We welcome applications from all individuals, including (but not limited to) : people of all abilities, persons of color, Veterans, LGBTQ and women. If you need these materials in an alternate format or if you have a disability-related need and need assistance with the application process, please contact Human Resources at either 763-493-8016 or via e-mail at

Regular, full-time City of Brooklyn Park employees (40 or more hours per week) are eligible for a benefits package including :

Vacation

Vacation accruals increase with longevity up to a maximum of 20 days per year

Sick Leave

Holidays

1 floating holiday to be used any day in the year with supervisor approval

Health Insurance :

The City contributes a portion to the cost of health insurance

Available to City of Brooklyn Park employees working 30 or more hours per week

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Long-term disability insurance available at group rates

Retirement

Optional 457 pre-tax and post-tax (Roth) deferred compensation plans for tax-deferred retirement savings

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Fitness

Direct Deposit (mandatory)

Regular, part-time benefited City of Brooklyn Park employees (20-29 hours per week) are not eligible for Health Insurance, but are eligible for the following benefits :

Decreasing Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Account(s)

Deferred Compensation, if enrolled.

Seasonal / Temporary employees

Benefits may differ based on union contracts for employees represented by a collective bargaining unit. This summary is for information only and is subject to change or revocation without notice. This summary shall not constitute a contract or guarantee, express or implied.

Which level best describes your education in public health, recreation, event planning, human / services, community social work, or volunteer management?

Which level best describes your experience delivering recreational activities or special events.

Are you willing to be outdoors for long periods of time in all types of weather and temperature extremes?

Do you possess current CPR, AED or First Aid certification?

Do you have the ability to lift and carry 30 pounds?

What is your connection with the City of Brooklyn Park?

If you listed other, please explain your connection to Brooklyn Park.

Are you able to fluently speak, write, and understand any of the following languages?

If you are fluent in other languages than what is listed above, please list the language(s).

Do you have a valid driver's license?

Do you have the ability and experience to drive a truck with a trailer?

Required Question

Salary : $15 - $19