Brookside Gardens, a Montgomery Parks facility, seeks a seasonal employee to assist with the private events and rentals office at the Gardens. The position is year-round. We seek an energetic person 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, as well as be proficient in Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint. On the job training will also be provided as necessary. 
 
The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) is a six-time National Recreational and Parks Association Gold Medal Award Winner. The Montgomery County Department of Parks has a career staff complement of nearly 800 employees, and we serve a diverse population of more than one million residents in the Washington, DC area. We manage 421 parks on nearly 37,000 acres of parkland. Go to our website to learn more: www.montgomeryparks.org 
DIVERSITY STATEMENT: Montgomery County Department of Parks believes that diversity in all dimensions of the organization supports and bolsters the innovative thinking essential to its success. Montgomery County Parks does not make hiring decisions on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, political affiliation, ideology or status as a Veteran.

• Answers event inquiries from a selection of lead generating sites such as WeddingWire, Here Comes the Guide, and ZOLA
• Answers email inquiries
• Answers phone calls and replies to voicemail messages.
• Leads private event tours.
• Creates and maintains contracts and files.
• Routine contact with clients including scheduling and sending emails and payment reminders.
• Tracks the entire lifecycle of an event to ensure all processes are executed in a timely manner.
• Regularly works events on weekends and evenings.
• Additional duties as assigned. 

Working Conditions 

Primarily works inside. 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. This position is schedule to work two weekends per month. This position is for 30 hours a week, occasionally flexing for events. 
 
Supplemental Information

• This position is not eligible for benefits.
• A background investigation will be completed prior to hire.

May be subject to medical, drug and alcohol testing.
The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate a workplace culture of diversity, equity and inclusion without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, gender identity, or any other non-merit factor.