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Special Events Assistant-General

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Special Events Assistant-General

Salary

$17.80 - $18.55 Hourly

Location

City of Thornton; Community Connections Office, CO

Job Type

Temporary Part-Time

Job Number

25176

Department

Parks, Recreation, & Community Programs

Division

Community Programs Temporary

Opening Date

06/09/2025

Closing Date

6/16/2025 5:00 PM Mountain

FLSA

Non-Exempt

WORK HOURS

SEE BELOW

STATUS 2

FLSA NON-EXEMPT

BENEFITS

NO BENEFITS

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+ Benefits

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Under general supervision, the Special Events Assistant for the Community Programs, assists with various special events, including setting up and tearing down program equipment for the Healthy Farmers Markets program. The Healthy Farmers Markets program strives to increase food security amongst underserved populations in need of access to fresh produce. The vision of the Healthy Farmers Market is to increase food justice, inspire, nurture, and support healthy communities with a mission to build a marketplace that fosters community while offering affordable, fresh food and a variety of community and health resources. The program provides free produce vouchers and fresh food boxes to households experiencing financial hardship. This position will assist with set-up and tear-down operations to ensure market operations run as smoothly as possible. This position will report to the Health Equity Community Connections Coordinator and will receive onsite direction from the Healthy Farmers Markets Manager.

This position operates on select Tuesdays and Thursdays, a part-time, variable-hour position that requires on-site availability at every market during the market season. A total of up to 18 outdoor events are incorporated into the working schedule. The position encompasses approximately 72 hours.

Anticipated Start Date: July 10th, 2025.

Must be available during the following dates and times (exceptions will be made if hired after a particular program date):

+ Program location will be Margaret W. Carpenter Recreation Center

+ Tuesdays: June 17, July 29, Sept 30, Aug 26, Oct 14 (5 events)

+ Hours per event: approximately 4 hours

+ Set-up: 6:45 a.m. - 8:45 a.m.

+ Tear-down: Noon - 2:00 p.m.

+ Program location will be McAllister Park

+ Thursdays, July 10th -Thurs, Oct 2nd (13 events)

+ Hours per event: approximately 4 hours

+ Set-up: Noon - 2 p.m.

+ Tear-down: 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m

We are hiring for two vacancies.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

(Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills and other characteristics. The list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class.)

When assisting with the Healthy Farmers Markets, the primary job duties are set-up and tear-down.

Assists with small-scale events, indoor and outdoor concerts, large outdoor festivals, and smaller family events.

Complies with City and departmental rules and regulations, policies, and procedures.

May distribute promotional posters.

May shop for event supplies.

May wear mascot costume and be mindful of care of the costume. Maintain mascot persona whenever in costume. Demonstrate knowledge of human behavior to read situations (when to approach or leave a situation, how to physically engage situations in an appropriate manner without using voice).

Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Experience:

Must be at least 15 years of age.

Licensing/Certification Requirements:

May need the ability to travel to various locations in a timely manner as the job requires.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of the policies, procedures and goals of the city of Thornton and the department.

Knowledge of maintaining efficient event operations.

Skill in communicating effectively both orally and in writing.

Skill in dealing tactfully and effectively with the public.

Ability to work evenings, weekends and holidays, or flexible schedules.

Ability to work well with others.

Ability to read human behavior and know when to approach or disengage.

Ability to react quickly and accurately to changing weather elements.

Ability to maintain composure during mentally, physically and emotionally stressful situations.

Physical and Mental Requirements:

While performing the essential duties of this job, the employee is required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, stand, walk, push, pull, lift, finger, grasp, talk, hear and make repetitive motions. This position is mostly: medium to heavy work, exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently. The employee is required to have close visual acuity. The employee is subject to inside and outside conditions.

TESTING PROCEDURES

Examinations may include but are not limited to application screening beyond minimum qualifications; written, oral, practical exercise or any combination thereof or other job related assessment deemed appropriate by Human Resources.

Your application will be used as a screening tool. Completeness and accuracy are important! Any false or untrue statements or material omissions in the application and related paperwork or during the selection process could disqualify you from consideration.

As a condition of employment, the city of Thornton conducts background investigations for all positions which may also include a review of credit report and/or driving record. A drug screen, physical, and/or psychological examination administered by a city-designated provider will be required for pre-determined positions.

The City of Thornton is an equal opportunity employer.

The City of Thornton offers employees an outstanding benefits package. Benefit eligibility is based on the status of the position. Please email [email protected] to receive a copy of our 2025 Benefits Guide.

Benefits offered may include the following depending on the job type/status of the position:

+ Health Insurance

+ Dental Insurance

+ Vision Insurance

+ Life, Dependent Life & Supplemental Life Insurance Options

+ Voluntary Accidental Death & Dismemberment Policy

+ Flexible Spending Plan

+ Retiree Health Savings Plan

+ Pension Plan & Deferred Compensation Plans

+ Short & Long-term Disability Plans

+ Paid Holidays

+ Vacation & Sick Leave

+ Multilingual Incentive Pay

+ Recreation Pass

+ Wellness Program - Learn more here (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ecAZ5bF8G3UKkXFWVXFFrqVAbC4DQyjc/view?usp=sharing)

+ In-House Training Opportunities

+ Tuition Reimbursement

+ Employee Assistance Program

+ Flexible Schedules

+ Hybrid Schedules