What are the responsibilities and job description for the Site Coordinator position at The Maryland-National Capital Park & Planning Commission?
The Activation Team is seeking a Site Coordinator to provide onsite event coordination of the Parks Playhouse Jr. Summer event series. The series runs from late June through mid-August and features kids’ performers and entertainers. Additional opportunities include providing on-site event support at on-site special events and programs including concerts, festivals, races, community events, fun runs and walks, art performances, and other programming throughout the year. We are seeking candidates that are enthusiastic about events and outdoor programs to join our team.
The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) is a six-time National Recreational and Parks Association Gold Medal Award Winner. The Montgomery County Department of Parks has a career staff complement of nearly 800 employees, and we serve a diverse population of more than one million residents in the Washington, DC area. We manage 421 parks on 37,000 acres of parkland. Go to our website to learn more: www.montgomeryparks.org
DIVERSITY STATEMENT: Montgomery County Department of Parks believes that diversity in all dimensions of the organization supports and bolsters the innovative thinking essential to its success. Montgomery County Parks does not make hiring decisions on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, political affiliation, ideology or status as a Veteran.
Coordinates the onsite implementation of special events and community events including the Parks Playhouse Jr. Series (late June-mid-August)
Provides leadership and supervision at events and programs
Directs operations at events including performers, staff, and volunteers
Monitors event attendees and serves as onsite representative
Provides support to activation team
Preferred Qualifications
Experience facilitating special events and programs
Experience with special events equipment
Enthusiasm for and knowledge of special events
Bilingual/Multilingual a plus
Previous customer service experience.
Supplemental Information
This position is not eligible for benefits.
A background investigation will be completed prior to hire.
Must possess a valid Maryland Driver’s License.
$17.00 to $26.01 per hour; 20- 30 hours/week. The position requires weekend and evening availability according to the event schedule.
Working Conditions
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
Ability to stand for at least two hours at a time.
Ability to walk at least half a mile and up and down moderate hills without difficulty.
Tolerance for working in various weather conditions, including heat, rain, humidity, and cold.
May be subject to medical, drug and alcohol testing.
The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate a workplace culture of diversity, equity and inclusion without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, gender identity, or any other non-merit factor.
Salary : $17 - $26
