Birthday Party Host - Conservatory

Birthday Party Host - Conservatory

Oak Park Conservatory - Oak Park, IL 60304

Overview

Salary Range $15.00 - $15.00 Hourly Position Type Part Time Non IMRF Job Shift Must work weekend day(s) Education Level High School Category Non-Union

Description

The Birthday Party Host - Conservatory is a Part-Time Position. We offer competitive compensation, PTO and an employee discount for part-time employees.

Job Purpose:

The Birthday Party Host responsibilities are to facilitate, supervise and organize Conservatory birthday party attendees in fun and safe manner.

Essential Functions:

• Facilitates and supervises children's birthday parties at the Oak Park Conservatory, to ensure guest are actively engaged, safe, and having fun.
• Redirect participant behavior when necessary, enforce park district rules, and make sound decisions in order to secure the safety and well-being of all participants, staff, facilities, and equipment..
• Maintains inventory, and orgranization of party supplies and submit needs to supervisor in a timely manner.
• Responsible for the setup and cleanup for birthday party event.
• Greet host and guests, provides excellent customer service.
• Assist party participants in a fun and safe manner throughout the party
• Display an attitude of fun and enthusiasm throughout the event.

Additional Functions:

• Assist in the development of activities and crafts during the birthday party.
• Maintains a complete understanding of Park District emergency action plan
• Maintains knowledge of and follows all Federal, State, Local and Park District safety regulations
• Communicates any program deviations to immediate supervisor.
• Must be available weekend days as scheduled.
• Attends staff meetings as requested.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Work Experience Required:

• Must be at least 16 years of age or have a work permit if 15 years of age
• Certification in advanced Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), First Aid and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) within 1 month of employment
• Ability to work with and instruct children
• Ability to multi-task workload
• Customer service focus
• Oral and written communication skills
• Organization and interpersonal skills
• Planning and problem solving skills
• Ability to respond to problems or stressful situations at all times and with good judgment and accuracy
• Ability to follow directions and work under supervision of the birthday party leader
• Ability to convey a favorable Park District image with the media, partner organizations, and the public
• Ability to work effectively with entire District staff, works with a variety of people and personalities, and maintains a positive working relationship with other employees
• Establishes and maintains the highest standards of ethical conduct

Work Environment, Physical Demands and Considerations:

• Frequently standing, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crawling, running, and walking
• Strength Work requires the ability to move and lift medium to heavy weight (up to 50 lbs.)
• Other requirements may include talking, hearing, and seeing to perform the following necessary duties: Facilitating programs and supervising guests, operating office equipment including but not limited to computers, printers, copiers, fax machines and telephones
• Activities are performed both indoors and outdoors. May be subjected to inclement weather but not limited to.
• Ability to present ideas and recommendations in a concise verbal and written manner
• Ability to understand and carry out verbal and/or written instructions efficiently and effectively
• Ability to use independent judgment, initiative and respond to unexpected or unplanned events or demands

Customers:

Internal: Other Park District staff

External: Patrons of Park District of Oak Park, partner organizations, residents of Oak Park

Hours:

The position may average between 4 and 10 hours per week. The position requires working select times on Saturdays and Sundays.

The Park District is an Equal Opportunity Employer!