The Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board (MPRB) is accepting applications for well-rounded Park Event Attendant & Ambassador to represent the Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board as a point of contact for general information services and permitted events. Park events may include attending outdoor wedding ceremonies and festivals, as well as MPRB-hosted markets, music, & movies in the park programs and sports leagues. As an ambassador, you’ll provide basic park information and directions to patrons in need at some of the busiest park locations in the city. This position provides a great way to experience many of the Minneapolis parks as well as the diverse events and patrons that frequent them daily.
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 September.
Who We Are: 
Established in 1883, the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB) oversees a renowned urban park system spanning 7,059 acres of parkland and water. Featured among its 185 park properties are 55 miles of parkways, 102 miles of Grand Rounds biking and walking paths, 22 lakes, 12 formal gardens, 7 golf courses and 49 recreation centers. The MPRB is proud to provide services, programs and activities that meet the park and recreation needs of diverse communities and ensure race equity, gender inclusion and universal access. Altogether, MPRB properties receive about 30 million visitors annually, and employs approximately 617 full-time and 1,400 part-time and seasonal employees.
 
Park it here for an exciting career! Since 2013, MPRB has been recognized among the top five urban park systems in the United States by the Trust for Public Land. It is accredited by the Commission for Accreditation of Park and Recreation Agencies (CAPRA)— one of three park agencies in Minnesota and fewer than 200 in the United States with this distinction for excellence in operations and service.

• Provide basic park information and connect diverse audiences to the parks.
• Attend and evaluate outdoor events in the parks.
• Assist in supporting MPRB-hosted programs such as park markets and pop-up dog parks.
• Act as point of contact at outdoor ceremonies ensuring the permitted site is cleared for use.
• Set up yard activations at specific parks in the system to engage with park patrons and bring people to the parks.
• 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 September.

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.
•  Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 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.