Special Events Worker

Salary: $15.00 Hourly
Location : City of Maplewood, MN
Job Type: Casual/Part Time
Job Number: 20260100
Department: Public Works
Division: Parks & Natural Resources
Opening Date: 05/29/2026
Closing Date: 6/24/2026 12:00 AM Central


Description


Get paid while having fun and gaining valuable community and government service experience. Maplewood's Public Works Department is looking for Special Events staff for several community outings.

Apply by June 24th!

All Special Event Staff will be expected to work the current events scheduled below:

• Wednesday July 8: 4-830pm
• Wednesday August 19: 4-830pm
• Friday September 18: 2 or 4pm - 10pm

Most special events will be approximately 4-5 hours of work including set up, event and cleanup/take down. The Friday Night Fireworks event in September will be between 6-8 hours.

Other various nights and/or weekends may be available based on special event needs but the above three are required.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides a safe environment for those in the activity/facility in which they are working.
• Reports any issues to immediate supervisor.
• Assist the Recreation Leader in running a program (if applicable).
• Open/Close buildings/facilities (if applicable).
• Provide direction/instruction to participants/renters (if applicable).

Working Conditions

• Considerable ability to work with others.
• Considerable ability to communicate effectively and courteously with staff and public.
• Considerable ability to be physically active on the specific court/field for an extended period of time (if applicable).
• Considerable ability to follow written/verbal instructions.
• Ability to fill out proper reports (if applicable).
• Ability to work with children of all ages (if applicable).

Minimum & Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to get transportation to various locations (if applicable).
• Previous experience working with youth a plus (if applicable).

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Please describe any previous experience working special events or programs. (none required)
02


Please describe any previous experience working with the public or youth. (none required)
03


Do you have the ability to get transportation to various locations?

• Yes
• No

Required Question