- Support on-site operations for each special event.
- Uphold standards and regulations for vendors and customers (including food safety, rules and regulations, etc.).
- Communicate respectfully and transparently with event attendees and vendors and resolve any disputes that arise between and among event constituents.
- Set up/take down of Celebrate Brooklyn Parks events including moving barricades, tents, tables, chairs, and other event equipment.
- Assist in generation of weekly social media content and promoting Celebrate Brooklyn Park events through culturally relevant marketing channels.
- Assists in connecting with communities of color, seniors, and families with young children.
- Work with the Recreation Specialist to review, create, and/or update events systems to promote sustainability for events.
- Maintain an inventory of supplies and equipment; distribute supplies and equipment; assist with ordering supplies and equipment for events.
- Ensure a safe and healthy work environment and conduct business in a safe manner.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Excellent communication and public relations skills.
- Ability to work cooperatively with other employees.
- Facilitate recreational programs and activities, creating an environment that is inclusive and supportive to all participants, addressing both individual and community needs.
- Ability to drive and park a truck and trailer.
- Establish and maintain positive working relationships with peers, participants, and the public.
- Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Ability to write basic reports and office correspondence.
- Fluent in English; both spoken and written
- Independently solve practical problems and deal with a variety of situations.
- Ability to lift and carry up to 30 lbs.
- Ability to provide a level of customer service that meets or exceeds customer expectation and satisfaction.
- Ability to relate and work effectively with people from diverse cultural, socioeconomic, racial and ethnic backgrounds.
- 6 months or more experience delivering recreational activities or special events.
- One year of work experience in recreation, event planning, human services, community social work, volunteer management or public health.
- CPR, AED & First aid certification
- One year of marketing experience, including social media platforms in a business setting.
- Previous experience working with people from various cultural, socioeconomic, racial and ethnic backgrounds
- Fluency in Spanish, Hmong, Russian, Somali, Laotian or Vietnamese language(s)
- Saturday, June 1
- Saturday, June 22
- Wednesdays, July 10 - October 09
- Friday, July 12
- Friday, July 19
- Friday, August 2
- Saturday, August 3
- Saturday, August 17
- Thursday, August 29
- Thursday, September 13
- Saturday, September 21
- Friday, October 11
- Saturday, October 26
- Saturday, December 7
- New employees generally earn 10 days of vacation per year
- Vacation accruals increase with longevity up to a maximum of 20 days per year
- Sick leave is accrued at the rate of 12 days per year with unlimited accumulation
- 12 paid holidays per year
- 1 floating holiday to be used any day in the year with supervisor approval
- Employees may choose a health plan with an option to waive coverage if covered under another qualified plan
- The City contributes a portion to the cost of health insurance
- Available to City of Brooklyn Park employees working 30 or more hours per week
- Employees may choose between two dental plans with an option to waive coverage if covered under another qualified plan
- The City provides term life insurance with an option for employees to purchase additional and dependent term life insurance at group rates
- Short-term disability insurance available at group rates
- Long-term disability insurance available at group rates
- Public Employee's Retirement Association (PERA) pension plan (employer/employee contributions)
- Optional 457 pre-tax and post-tax (Roth) deferred compensation plans for tax-deferred retirement savings
- Reimbursement account for health care and daycare expenses using pre-tax contributions
- Employee Assistance Program provides confidential counseling and referral services
- Free on-site fitness facilities; Wellness program and fitness classes offered
- Payroll checks are automatically deposited into designated account(s) on payday
- Sick and Vacation at a pro-rated rate
- Decreasing Life Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account(s)
- Deferred Compensation, if enrolled.
- Temporary, Seasonal, and non-benefited part-time employees earn one hour of Sick Leave for every 30 hours worked by an employee, up to a maximum of 48 hours of Sick Leave per year.
- No degree
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Associate's degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Master's degree or higher
- Degree in another field
- No experience
- Less than 6 months
- 6 months to less than 1 year
- 1 year to less than 2 years
- 2 years to less than 3 years
- 3 years to less than 4 years
- 4 years to less than 5 years
- 5 years or more
- Yes
- No
- Yes
- No
- None apply
- Current Brooklyn Park Resident
- Active Member of Community Group in Brooklyn Park
- Currently enrolled in school in Brooklyn Park
- BrookLynk Alumni
- Other
- Spanish
- Hmong
- Russian
- Somali
- Vietnamese
- Laotian
- None of the Above
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Specialist - Special Events - Minneapolis, United States - City of Brooklyn Park
Description
Salary: $ $18.54 HourlyLocation : Brooklyn Park, MN
Job Type: Seasonal Temporary
Job Number: MC
Department: Recreation & Parks
Division: Recreation Programming/Program Support Services
Opening Date: 04/16/2024
Vacancies: 1
Address: Community Activity Center (CAC), th Avenue North, Brooklyn Park, MN
Posting Type: Open to the public
Position Summary
The Special Events Assistant supports on-site operations and coordinates with the Community Events Specialists to ensure events run smoothly on the day of. Gain hands-on experience in leadership and events experience working Brooklyn Park Special Events such as Celebrate Brooklyn Park Events in the summer: Parade, Community Gathering, Summer Splash, Brooklyn Park Night Out, Farmers Market, Back to School BBQ, Spooktacular. This is a summer seasonal position with opportunity to continue working throughout the year for non-summer events.
Application Deadline: This job posting will be open until filled. If you have interest in this position, it is highly recommended that you apply as soon as possible upon seeing the announcement as the vacancy may close without notice.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Education
High school diploma or equivalent.
Experience
Experience in recreational activities, special events, or customer service.
Licenses/Certifications/Training
Current driver's license by the start date
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
The City has determined that a criminal background check and/or qualifications check may be necessary for certain positions with this job title. Applicants may be required to sign an informed consent form allowing the City to obtain their criminal history and/or verify their qualifications in connection with the position sought. Applicants who do not sign the informed consent form will not be further considered for the position.
About Brooklyn Park
Brooklyn Park is a thriving northwestern suburb of Minneapolis and the sixth largest city in the state with over 86,000 residents and 30,000 jobs. As the 6th fastest growing city in Minnesota, the city has become even more vibrant because of our remarkable racial and cultural diversity. Approximately 60 percent of our residents are people of color, 22 percent are foreign-born, and more than a quarter speak a language other than English at home.
Our Vision, Values and Goals
Additional Information
Anticipated Work Schedule: Anticipated Work Schedule: The Special Events Assistant will work up to 12 hours a week depending on events and must be available to work on the following dates:
Anticipated Start Date: Mid May 2024 (Start date flexible subject to candidate availability)
Work Environment:
Work is performed in several types of environments including office or meeting setting that may involve extended periods of sitting, standing, and moving about, facilitating a variety of recreational activities during the day, evenings, or weekends in both indoor and outdoor facilities, and traveling to various locations in the Brooklyn Park area.
May need to be able to lift objects weighing up to 30lbs.
We welcome applications from all individuals, including (but not limited to): people of all abilities, persons of color, Veterans, LGBTQ+ and women. If you need these materials in an alternate format or if you have a disability-related need and need assistance with the application process, please contact Human Resources at either or via e-mail at
Regular, full-time City of Brooklyn Park employees (40 or more hours per week) are eligible for a benefits package including:
Vacation
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Which level best describes your education in public health, recreation, event planning, human/services, community social work, or volunteer management?
Which level best describes your experience delivering recreational activities or special events.
Do you have marketing experience, including social media platforms in a business setting? if yes, please list the years of experience and explain the type of experience.
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Do you possess current CPR, AED or First Aid certification?
Do you have the ability to lift and carry 30 pounds?
What is your connection with the City of Brooklyn Park?
If you listed other, please explain your connection to Brooklyn Park.
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Are you able to fluently speak, write, and understand any of the following languages?
If you are fluent in other languages than what is listed above, please list the language(s).
Required Question
Specialist - Special Events professionals in Minneapolis
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Kelly Brabec
Clinical Documentation Integrity Advisor, RN