Brookside Gardens Seasonal Event Monitor/Lead

Event Monitor/Lead

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.