What are the responsibilities and job description for the Brookside Gardens Seasonal Event Monitor/Lead position at The Maryland-National Capital Park & Planning Commission?
Come join us on the Events Team at Brookside Gardens in Wheaton, MD! Brookside Gardens is seeking a highly enthusiastic seasonal Event Monitor/Lead. The Event Monitor/Lead will assist with private event and rentals at the Gardens. This position is year-round, with most events happening between March and October.
Our ideal candidate is someone energetic who enjoys being outside, interacting with people, and who has an outstanding work ethic with great attention to detail. The preferred applicant will have basic knowledge of how an event runs and experience working a variety of events, but on-the-job training will also be provided, as necessary. Visit our website to learn more about the work of the HFEE Division: https://montgomeryparks.org/parks-and-trails/brookside-gardens/
The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) is a six-time National Recreational and Parks Association Gold Medal Award Winner. Behind the vast and diverse Montgomery County Department of Parks system is a career staff complement of nearly 800 employees, 415 parks and over 37,000 acres of park land that serves a diverse population of more than one million residents in the Washington, DC metro area. Visit our website to learn more: https://www.montgomeryparks.org/
What the job will involve:
Assists with setup and breakdown of tables and chairs.
Closes off areas of the garden for private use
Interacts with event guests and vendors in a friendly and helpful manner.
Interacts with visitors in a friendly and helpful manner.
Monitors and assists with Photo Permit patrolling.
Additional duties as assigned.
For more information about the Seasonal Hiring process and application status for Montgomery County, please contact mcp-parkscareers@montgomeryparks.org.
Preferred Qualifications
High School diploma or GED.
One year of customer service experience
Attention to detail, responsible, and personable
Excellent communication and computer literacy skills
Ability to work weekend and evenings
Ability to give and follow directions
Minimum Qualifications
Specialized training and experience is necessary for those jobs requiring specialized equipment operation in grounds and facility maintenance, specialized program leadership and supervision, technical clerical activities, etc.
May be subject to medical, drug and alcohol testing.
Working conditions
Primarily works outside. Exposed to weather, wildlife, and potentially harmful insects (for example, bees, hornets, wasps, etc.) Must be able to stand for a duration. Works independently and as part of a team. Must be able to lift a minimum of 25 pounds. Must be available evenings and weekends. A minimum of 30 hours per month is required when available.
Supplemental Information
This position is not eligible for benefits.
A background investigation will be completed prior to hire.
Additional duties and full list of Job Description available upon request.
Applicants with Disabilities under the Americans with Disabilities Act.
If you require accommodations or special arrangements due to a qualifying disability, please notify the Recruitment & Selections Services Unit at the time of applications at or 301-454-1411 (Maryland Relay 7-1-1)
M-NCPPC will make all efforts to reasonably accommodate you.
Get to know Montgomery Parks and the opportunities available:
https://www.montgomeryparks.org/about/divisions/