Showmobile Driver and Operator

Snowmobile Driver and OperatorChampaign Park District – Seasonal, Non-Exempt (Not to exceed 6 months)

About the Job:

Help bring community events to life as the Champaign Park District’s Showmobile Driver and Operator. In this hands-on role, you will safely transport, set up, operate, and break down the District’s portable stage for concerts, movies, rentals, and special events throughout the community. This is a limited-hours, part-time position with work hours that vary and frequently include evenings and weekends.

Summary of Responsibilities:

• Safely drive the Showmobile on city streets and through parks to community event locations.
• Set up, oversee, operate, and tear down the Showmobile and related stage equipment.
• Operate audio, electrical, mechanical, and visual equipment during events.
• Drive the sound truck as needed to deliver equipment.
• Assist with crowd control and event supervision at concerts, movies, rentals, and special events.
• Communicate professionally with rental customers, volunteers, event participants, staff, and members of the public.
• Assist with staging needs and help coordinate event participants and volunteers.
• Maintain accurate records related to program and event operations.
• Report maintenance and supply needs to the supervisor.
• Distribute Champaign Park District promotional materials as assigned.
• Respond quickly and appropriately in emergency situations.
• Follow all safety, confidentiality, equal opportunity, and harassment prevention policies.
• Attend required meetings and training sessions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Why Work With Us?

This is a great opportunity to play a visible role in Champaign’s community events and programs. You will gain experience in event operations, portable staging, customer service, audio/visual support, and public event coordination while working independently and making a direct impact on community experiences.

Benefits Summary:

Seasonal employees may be eligible for select Champaign Park District benefits, which may include participation in applicable training and certification programs, access to employee resources, and other benefits available to part-time, non-exempt employees in accordance with District policy.

About the Champaign Park District:

The Champaign Park District helps create a vibrant, healthy, and connected community through parks, programs, facilities, and special events. Our team is committed to providing safe, welcoming, and high-quality recreational opportunities that enhance quality of life for residents and visitors of all ages.

Who This Position Is Ideal For:

This position is ideal for a dependable and safety-minded CDL driver who enjoys event work, hands-on equipment operation, and interacting with the public. The right candidate will be comfortable working independently, lifting equipment as needed, solving problems in real time, and supporting evening and weekend events. Applicants with experience in audio, electrical, mechanical, or visual equipment are encouraged to apply.

The Champaign Park District is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace that is free from discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employees are required to comply with our equal opportunity and harassment laws, policies, and procedures.