Seasonal Downtown Park Attendant

The Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board (MPRB) Downtown Parks Team is accepting applications for well-rounded Park Event Attendants to provide daily support for park activities as well as set-up and tear down of park equipment for daily use and for park events, and acts as a representative of the park and point of contact for general information services. Park events include larger celebrations, music and movies in the park, park markets, sports leagues, and art classes, and some externally permitted events.

This position may be assigned to different areas.  Duties, tasks, responsibilities, and qualifications will vary depending on assignment. This position works a flexible schedule May through October.

JOIN OUR CREW, WE NEED YOU:

Join the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board and make a difference in your community! We are looking for seasonal workers who love nature, people, and fun.  Apply today and enjoy learning new skills, meeting new friends, and serving the community, all while working in our beautiful park system. Whether you are interested in recreation, environmental education, maintenance, or customer service, we have a job for you!

Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of one of the premier park systems in the United States. Our picturesque lakes, neighborhood parks, recreation centers, and diversified programming make the park system an important component of what makes Minneapolis a great place to live, play and work!  

• Set-up and tear down daily park activations (yard games, lawn chairs, equipment for programming, etc.)
• Assist with set-up, tear-down, and event support for larger Park events and celebrations, including but not limited to Kick-off to Summer, 4th of July Red White & Boom, Owamni Falling Water Festival, Fire & Frost Winter Event, K-pop in the Sunset, Paws in the Park.
• Assist with set-up, tear-down, and event support for some large permitted events as needed, including but not limited to festivals, Juneteenth Celebrations, Vikings pre-game events.
• Assist in supporting MPRB-hosted programs such as park markets, pop-up dog parks, music and movie events, sports leagues, etc.
  Record Park attendance numbers and daily reports.
• Provide basic park information and connect diverse audiences to the Downtown Park locations (The Commons, Water Works Pavilion @ Mill Ruins Park, Graco Park, North Loop Park, and Nicollet Island Pavilion).
• Assist MPRB in identifying and addressing the park and recreation needs of underserved and under-represented communities.
• Conduct park walks-throughs and report needed repairs through online platform.
• Assist MPRB in identifying and addressing the park and recreation needs of underserved and under-represented communities.

Nice to Have:

• Experience in parks, recreation, events, tourism, hospitality.
• Valid driver’s license and safe driving record.

Skills Crucial to Success in This Role: 

• Knowledge of principles and best practices of customer service.
• Knowledge of principles and best practices of working with a diverse customer base. 
• Ability to work out of doors in all weather conditions. 
• Ability to work independently and be self-motivated.
• Ability to adapt to busy and changing environments and conditions.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule May through October.

Physical requirements: 
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

• The physical ability to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, stand, walk, drive, push, pull, lift, finger, grasp, feel, talk, hear, see and perform repetitive motions.
• Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.
• Most work performed in a normal office environment.

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Union Status: Non-RepresentedView a full list of qualifications and job description

Selection Process:
 To apply for this temporary position, applicants must complete an online application with supplemental questions at www.minneapolisparks.org/jobs.  This position is open until filled.
 
What steps the selection process involves:

• We review your minimum qualifications.
• We conduct an interview.
• References, including verification of employment and work performance, may be considered. Applicant must provide current contact information for at least two (2) references on their application.  Past performance and discipline may be considered.
• We conduct a background check. Upon receiving a conditional offer of employment, the applicant will be asked to sign an informed consent allowing the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board to obtain their criminal history in connection with the positions sought. View the MPRB Background Check Policy Here

 Please note that HR reserves the right to limit the number of people invited to successive testing events.

Please note that HR reserves the right to limit the number of people invited to successive testing events.

 

Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board- a great place to play, work and make a difference in the lives of others.    

The MPRB is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a tobacco-free workplace and park system.

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Salary : $16 - $22