Parks Special Events Coord, Seasonal
2 weeks ago
Thank you for your interest in joining Kenosha County's team of seasonal employees
Special Events Coordinator for the 2024 season.
The mission of the Kenosha County Parks Division is to provide accessible, diverse venues throughout the County that encourage the pursuit of healthy, recreational, and educational outdoor activities while promoting the preservation of our community’s natural resources. The Parks Division collaborates with partners to optimize the benefits of developing and maintaining a robust, regionally recognized park system.
The Special Events Coordinator will work alongside the Development Coordinator with the management, planning, and execution of 70+ agency events per year, including weekly recreation programs and special events for the Kenosha County Parks. A strong and determined work ethic is expected.
Kenosha County is committed to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion and is an
Equal Opportunity Employer.
**2024 Hiring Range**: $16.00 to $20.00 per hour
Hiring Bonus
WORK SCHEDULE
- Must be available to work evenings, weekends, and holidays
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develop new recreational programs within the park system
- Coordinate and facilitate existing programs
- Manage event logistics and post-event synopsis reports
- Act as a liaison during special events for internal and external stakeholders
- Assist with securing sponsorship and partnerships
- Take photos at special events
- Track attendance at special events and update databases accordingly
- Develop and maintain social media branding campaigns
- Assist during recreation
- Perform other duties as required or assigned
JOB REQUIREMENTS, TRAINING, EDUCATION, AND EXPERIENCE
- High school diploma or GED equivalent
- One year of experience in coordinating special events preferred
- Must possess a valid driver’s license at time of hire and maintain during incumbency, with acceptable driving record
SUCCESS FACTORS
- Exceptional customer service skills
- Computer proficiency in Microsoft Windows-based programs
- Ability to maintain strong and open lines of communication
- Ability to manage time and workload effectively to meet stringent deadlines
- Ability to design and edit graphics
- Ability to communicate to large audiences
- Ability to accept, understand, and follow written and/or verbal instruction
- Ability to multitask and organize numerous projects efficiently
- Ability to maintain a level of professionalism in the office and at special events
- Ability to maintain positive interactions with the public, employees, and others, using effective communication skills
- Ability to work respectfully in a diverse and inclusive environment
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Requires full range of physical movement - bending, reaching, lifting, etc.
- Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds
WORK ENVIRONMENT
- Must be able to work outside in any weather conditions, including extreme heat
SELECTION PROCESS
- Application Review - Qualifying
- Oral Interview - Qualifying
- Background Check - Qualifying
- Drug Screen - Qualifying
If you require accommodations at any point in the selection process because of a disability, please notify Human Resources in advance for arrangements.
Kenosha County participates in the FICA Alternative Retirement Program. Seasonal employees are automatically enrolled in this program if they do not meet eligibility criteria for the Wisconsin Retirement System (pension). The FICA Alternative plan replaces the payment of FICA tax and instead contributes a percentage of pre-tax wages into an investment account for the benefit of the employee.
Thank you for your interest in employment with Kenosha County
Kenosha County is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer.
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