Building Rental Leadership

Job Description

Primary Purpose:
Under the direction of the Recreation Manager or designee, the Building Rental Leader is responsible for ensuring that City facilities are open, prepared, and properly maintained before, during, and after rental programs or events. This position serves as the on-site point of contact for renters, ensures compliance with permits and facility rules, and oversees cleanup and closing procedures.

Supervision:

• Supervision Received: Works under the direction of the Recreation Manager, following established department rules, regulations, and policies.
• Supervision Given: This position does not directly supervise staff but may provide direction to program participants or rental groups regarding facility use requirements.

Essential Functions:

• Determine the point of contact for the program/event.
• Open the building and ensure the assigned area is prepared for use.
• Assist guests and provide program info as appropriate
• Welcome the renter and verify permit documentation.
• Serve as the on-site contact to troubleshoot questions or issues, contacting the Recreation Manager if needed.
• Clearly communicate facility expectations, including setup, cleanup, and rules of use.
• Remain on-site for the duration of the program/event.
• Monitor supplies as appropriate.
• After participants depart, ensure the area is ready for the next program, including:
  • Wiping down and sanitizing surfaces
  • Picking up and disposing of trash
  • Emptying trash bins (including taking bags to designated collection areas)
  • Returning tables, chairs, and equipment to proper storage or placement
• Complete the building access log.
• Close, lock, and alarm the building.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate clearly and courteously with the public.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to remain calm in unexpected situations.
• Reliable, punctual, and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to perform light physical work, including lifting up to 20 lbs.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• CPR/First Aid certification preferred but not required.
• Availability for flexible scheduling, including evenings and weekends.

Work Environment
Work is performed primarily in an indoor facility setting, with occasional light outdoor activity (e.g., taking trash to designated bins). Noise levels may vary depending on the type of program or event.

Hours and Compensation

• Hours: Typically 2–4 hours per occasion, weekday evenings or weekends. No fixed schedule; work is on an as-needed basis.
• Compensation: $21.50/hour

Performance Standard
Employees are expected to represent the City with professionalism, maintain facilities in a clean and safe condition, and ensure all rental groups comply with department rules and procedures.

Company Description

THE CITY:

The City of Newton is a wonderful place to live and work. Newton has safe and attractive neighborhoods, an excellent public school system, an active community life, multiple transportation systems, proximity to Boston and a well-managed and financially strong City government. The City of Newton has a population of approximately 88,900, with 32,600 housing units and occupies a land area of 18.3 square miles. Newton is principally suburban-residential in character. Unlike many other communities that are established around a single Main Street or downtown, Newton is comprised of thirteen distinctive villages. Newton has a diversified economic base with approximately 4,700 establishments employing approximately 79,500 people. Newton is special in many ways. It is home to a variety of private secondary and post-secondary schools including a portion of Boston College, Lasell University, William James College, Hebrew College, and the UMass Amherst – Mount Ida Campus. The longest stretch of the Boston Marathon runs through the City, including the well-known Heartbreak Hill. Newton-Wellesley Hospital, part of the Mass General Brigham health care system, serves as an important partner to the City. In September 2018, Newton was again ranked #1 in Massachusetts as the best place to live and #12 in the U.S.

OUR GOVERNMENT:

Newton has what is known as a “strong Mayor” form of government with the Mayor having the executive and administrative powers of the City. The legislative branch is comprised of 24 City Councilors. Mayor Ruthanne Fuller was sworn in on January 1, 2018 after serving on the City Council. She ran on a platform of providing Newton’s children with a top-notch education in an inclusive environment where empty nesters, seniors, young families, and people of diverse incomes can live together in vibrant villages and neighborhoods. Mayor Fuller is committed to keeping Newton safe, improving the city’s infrastructure, addressing climate change, providing excellent and responsive city services, and fostering art, culture and community life. The first female Mayor of Newton, she is a tireless advocate for all the city’s residents and is committed to making sure the city is welcoming, inclusive and diverse. The City of Newton was evaluated by Moody’s Investors Services in February 2020 and assigned its highest rating of AAA. Newton was thus well-positioned to weather the pandemic and economic downturn.

AS AN EMPLOYER:

The City of Newton believes that its employees are its greatest asset. To that end, we are committed to supporting our employees by providing competitive wages and growth, a comprehensive benefits package which includes a defined municipal pension plan, quality health and dental insurance plans, generous paid leave benefits, paid holidays, and access to supplemental benefits such as deferred compensation, short term disability plans, flexible spending accounts, and other employee benefits. We also provide access to an Employee Assistance Program and access to employee training and professional development opportunities. We continuously work to review and expand upon our benefit offerings. We encourage you to visit our Human Resources Department website to learn more about our organization and benefits which are available to our employees. And as always, you are encouraged to reach out to our dynamic HR Team by emailing hr@newtonma.gov.

Human Resources Diversity Statement

We recognize our workforce is a source of strength that is vital to our ability to effectively serve the City of Newton’s diverse community. We will:

• Actively recruit, develop, and retain a diverse and talented workforce.
• Proactively address discrimination through education and in partnership with other departments and leaders.
• Serve as a role model to celebrate and nurture diversity.
• Foster inclusion by staying curious and clarifying assumptions.
• Evaluate and develop policies and practices that reflect the diverse nature of our workforce.
• Build and strengthen accountability at all levels to support diversity efforts.

Benefits

This is a non-benefited position