Seasonal Parks - Christmas Magic

Christmas Magic Part-time Seasonal Employee

POSITION SUMMARY

Each year, York County Parks’ employs part-time, seasonal positions to assist full-time staff with Christmas Magic. Christmas Magic is a spectacular walk-through light show. This memorable 40 -year tradition attracts over 40,000 visitors each year from PA and surrounding states. Positions are available for setting up lights and props from mid-August until the Wednesday before Thanksgiving and/or working evenings of the show from the day after Thanksgiving through December 30th. Hours are flexible.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to work as part of a team and independently
• Good listening skills with attention to detail
• Must be at least 18 years of age to help set-up the displays
• Must be at least 16 years of age or to work the event
• Set-up employees must be comfortable working outside in various weather conditions (rain, snow, hot, cold, etc.)
• Event employees must be comfortable with cold weather
• Set-up employees must be comfortable using a ladder

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Working as part of a team to assist with set-up for ‘Christmas Magic - A Festival of Lights’ in the months leading up to the event (August – November, daytime)
• Stringing lights on trees, shrubs, and fencing
• Decorating pavilions
• Placing props in ground
• Fence Painting
• Working the admissions booth during Christmas Magic (November – December, evenings)
• Interacting with the public
• Scanning tickets and operating a cash register
• Being a trail walker during Christmas Magic (November – December, evenings)
• Walking the path during the event to ensure operations are running smoothly
• Being a welcoming face for visitors, other staff, and volunteers
• Helping patrons during the event
• Picking up litter and addressing other issues that may arise
• Giving directions and assistance to admission booth staff and food stand volunteers

Time Period: Mid-August – December 30th. The position is approved for only that calendar year & subject to normal hiring practices, usually during summer months, with potential for renewal into the next year.

Position hours will not exceed 999 per year.

Work Sites: Rocky Ridge County Park.

Information: Contact Nancy Heiser at 717-840-7226 for more information.

Job Types: Part-time, Temporary

Pay: From $12.00 per hour

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person

Salary : $12