What are the responsibilities and job description for the TEMPORARY - SPECIAL EVENT ATTENDANT (19 HOURS OR LESS) position at City of Glendale (AZ)?
- Assists Special Events staff with the setup, operation and teardown of City special events, festivals and community activities.
- Sets up, moves and breaks down tables, chairs, barricades, pedestrian fencing, signs, tents and other event equipment and supplies.
- Provides event-day assistance to vendors, performers, and the public, including answering routine questions, providing directions and directing individuals to the appropriate City staff member when additional assistance is needed.
- Assists with vendor check-in, vendor locations and other basic vendor-related activities as directed by Special Events staff.
- Help monitor event areas to ensure barricades, signs, equipment and other event elements remain properly positioned throughout the event.
- Assists with placement and removal of event signage, directional signs and informational materials.
- Helps maintain event areas by picking up debris, removing trash and keeping public and operational areas clean, organized and presentable.
- Assists with loading, unloading, transporting, organizing and storing event equipment and supplies.
- Observes event areas and promptly reports safety concerns, damaged equipment, unauthorized activity or other issues to the appropriate Special Events staff member.
- Provides professional and courteous customer service and represents the City of Glendale in a positive manner when interacting with residents, visitors, vendors, contractors and other City employees.
- Follows instructions from the Special Event Administrator, Program Manager and other designated City staff and work cooperatively as part of the Special Events team.
- Assists with basic event preparation and administrative tasks when needed, including organizing supplies, preparing event materials and other event-related duties.
- Must be dependable, able to follow direction and work effectively as part of a team.
- Must be comfortable working with the public in a busy event environment.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
- Previous experience with special events, festivals, concerts, recreation programs, hospitality, customer service or similar public-facing work is preferred.
- Event setup, teardown or basic audio-visual experience is a plus
- Any equivalent combination of training, volunteer experience and work experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying.
Special Requirements
- Must be available to work a flexible schedule that may include evenings, weekends, holidays and variable shifts based on the City's event schedule.
- Must be able to work extended shifts when required for event setup, operation and teardown.
- Regular and reliable attendance is required.
- Must be able to stand and walk for extended periods of time.
- Must be able to lift, carry, push and move items weighing up to 35 pounds.
- Must be able to assist with moving and setting up tables, chairs, barricades and other event equipment.
- Work may be performed indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions.
- Position may require frequent walking throughout large event sites.
- Must be able to work in environments with crowds, amplified music and other normal special-event conditions.