What are the responsibilities and job description for the Valle Crucis Community Park Part-time park staff member position at Valle Crucis Community Park?
Position Type: Part-Time, Seasonal (May-October)
Location: Valle Crucis Community Park, Valle Crucis, NC
Hours: 5-15 hours per week
Schedule: Primarily weekends (Friday-Sunday) including Friday evenings for “Music in the Valle”
Compensation: Hourly
Position Summary:
The Park Operations Staff at Valle Crucis Community Park plays a vital role in ensuring a welcoming, clean, and safe environment for visitors while supporting the Park’s administrative, maintenance, and special event functions. This position is ideal for individuals who enjoy working outdoors, interacting with the community, and contributing to the upkeep and success of a beloved nonprofit park.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Visitor Engagement & Special Events Support:
- Primarily responsible for facilitating the parking donation initiative by educating patrons and collecting donations at the Park entrance on weekends (Memorial Day-October)
- Be knowledgeable about Park facilities, history, current events/program offerings, Friend of the Park membership program, and other fundraising initiatives.
- Manage overflow parking when needed to ensure safety of patrons and integrity of Park property.
- Fill out daily checkout sheet per established procedures
- Serve as a representative of Valle Crucis Community Park, welcoming visitors and providing information about the Park’s nonprofit status
- Assist with special event logistics, including set-up, break-down, and event support for Music in the Valle and other community gatherings as needed
- Support the Park office with visitor inquiries, merchandise sales, and donation processing
Administrative & Office Duties:
- Respond to incoming calls, emails, and mail
- Maintain office supplies and Park merchandise inventory
- Process pavilion and event reservations and maintain the reservation calendar
- Assist with donor relations, including sending donation acknowledgements and updating the donor database
Grounds & Facilities Maintenance:
- Perform routine maintenance tasks, including mowing, weeding, and caring for memorial areas as needed
- Empty trash, recycling, and Dogi-Pot stations as needed
- Pick up litter around the Park
- Clean and maintain restrooms, ensuring adequate supplies are available
- Report safety hazards to the Executive Director and/or Head of Maintenance
Other Responsibilities
- Monitor individuals and groups using the park to enforce Park policies.
- The duties and responsibilities described are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned
Qualifications & Requirements
- Passion for outdoor spaces and community engagement.
- Strong communication and customer service skills.
- Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
- Basic proficiency with computers and office software.
- Willingness to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform physical tasks such as mowing, lifting, and setting up event spaces.
How to Apply:
If you love Valle Crucis Community Park and want to help support this vital community space, we encourage you to apply! Send your resume and a brief cover letter to
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: From $15.00 per hour
Schedule:
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person
Salary : $15