What are the responsibilities and job description for the PARKS/RECREATION SPECIALIST - EVENTS/PARKING/AUDIO position at City of Cincinnati?
Parks seeks a reliable and customer-focused individual to join our team as a part-time. In this role, you will provide excellent customer service to park visitors, address inquiries, and ensure a positive experience for all patrons. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, a friendly demeanor, and a passion for promoting a safe and enjoyable environment within our parks.
HOURS: Part-time employees work up to 30 hours per week. Some positions may work weekends, holidays, and evenings.
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Events Specific Duties
• Perform daily operations of Parks Parking Lots and Parks events.
• Collects revenue and performs deposits per Parks Revenue Collection Procedures.
• Controls traffic for the parking lot on special event days and other occasions as required.
• Prepares parking lot for special events and/or special occasions, including placing proper signage, bike racks, or chains to reserve specific areas.
• Assists employees by giving breaks, taking charge, and collecting revenue.
• Completes records and reports.
• Sells and issues monthly parking passes.
• Monitors the park property and resolves problems or concerns.
• Greets customers in a friendly manner, answers questions, and provides information to the best of his/her ability.
• Report any unusual occurrences to the appropriate supervisor or security officer.
• Report definite or potential hazards and unsafe conditions to the proper person.
• Alerts staff to risks or potential accidents.
• Administers first aid required by an accident victim within the training limits of a Recreation Specialist.
• Provide the initial care needed to sustain life until qualified medical personnel take over.
• Activates, as required, the Central Riverfront's Emergency Action Plans.
• Observes and enforces all Commission Rules and Regulations.
• Projects a positive image in both conduct and appearance.
Audio-Visual Specific Duties
• Provide audio and staging services at Sawyer Point
• Setting up stages and operating audio systems
• Ensure that audio services are provided properly, safely, and per the policies & procedures of the City of Cincinnati and the Cincinnati Park Board
• Operates the various mixing boards and other audio equipment owned by the Cincinnati Park Board.
• Setting up stages for various entertainment acts or speakers.
• Assists in loading and unloading of audio systems.
• Reports to the Service Area Coordinator (SAC) and performs duties as directed.
• Schedule the use of Waterfront venues.
• Meet with event organizers to determine load-in and load-out times and to consult on audio equipment configurations.
• Monitors the use of Waterfront venues, including the comings & goings of event staff, volunteers, caterers, contractors, etc.
• Assure all acts/performances maintain proper language and are always family-friendly.
• Enforces the Policies and procedures for the use of any Waterfront Venue
• Report any unusual occurrences to the appropriate supervisor or security officer.
• Report definite or potential hazards and unsafe conditions to the proper person.
• Alerts staff to risks or potential accidents.
• Completes records and reports.
• Submit reports promptly.
• Administers first aid required by an accident victim within training limits, If needed.
• Activates, as required, the Waterfront Emergency Action Plans.
• Observes and enforces all Park Board Rules and Regulations.
• Projects a positive image in both conduct and appearance.
Desired Education and Experience
- Excellent customer service and communication skills.
- Friendly and approachable demeanor.
- Ability to handle challenging situations with tact and diplomacy.
- Basic computer skills for data entry and communication.
- Flexibility to work weekends, holidays, and evenings as needed.
- Knowledge of or interest in parks and outdoor activities is preferred.
- Basic math skills
- Knowledge of cash control procedures
- Ability to use a cash register.
- Previous working or educational experience as a sound technician.
- Possess a degree or certificate in music, audio engineering, or a similar field.
- Previous experience running a front-of-house operation in the capacity of audio technician.
- Possess the ability to communicate, in technical terms, with various bands, choral groups, and other entertainment industry individuals and groups.
Training Requirements
For some positions, employees must complete fifteen hours of training and/or pre-season orientation. Training topics may include, but are not limited to, CPR, First Aid, Back Safety, Fire Safety, Customer Service, Cultural Diversity, Sexual Harassment, Inclusion, and the Recreation Commission's Orientation for New and Returning Employees.
Working and Physical ConditionsEnvironmental Conditions: Indoor and outdoor environments; exposure to office computer screens; work on slippery or uneven surfaces; work in or around water; exposure to poison flora, insects, or other animal diseases; exposure to extremes in weather conditions (all types of weather); exposure to human health issues; exposure to various chemicals (ex. water-quality testing chemicals); at times will work alone at parks and nature centers.Physical Conditions: Responsibilities and duties require maintaining the physical condition for sitting, standing, climbing, and walking for prolonged periods and leading hikes over varied terrain, including steps and hills. Occasional light or moderate lifting and carrying required; occasionally required to use hands to finger, occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.; specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, ability to distinguish colors, and the ability to adjust focus; must speak clearly and audibly
Salary : $26,936 - $31,824
