PARKS/RECREATION SPECIALIST - EVENTS/PARKING/AUDIO
City of Cincinnati
General Statement of Duties
Required Education and Experience
- Required Education and ExperienceMust be eighteen (18) years of age, a high school graduate, and have a valid driver's license
Desired Education and Experience- Excellent customer service and communication skills
- Possess a friendly and approachable demeanor
- Ability to handle challenging situations with tact and diplomacy
- Basic computer skills for data entry and communication
- Flexibility to work weekends holidays, and evenings as needed.
- Knowledge of or interest in parks and outdoor activities is preferred.
- Basic math skills
- Knowledge of cash control procedures
- Ability to use a cash register
- Previous working or educational experience as a sound technician
- Possess a degree or certificate in music, audio engineering, or a similar field
- Previous experience running a front-of-house operation in the capacity of audio technician
- Possess the ability to communicate, in technical terms, with various bands, choral groups, and other entertainment industry individuals and groups
Working and Physical Conditions
- Working and Physical Conditions
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Environmental Conditions
Indoor and outdoor environments; exposure to office computer screens; work on slippery or uneven surfaces; work in or around water; exposure to poison flora, insects, or other animal diseases; exposure to extremes in weather conditions (all types of weather); exposure to human health issues; exposure to various chemicals (ex. water-quality testing chemicals); at times will work alone at parks and nature centers.
Physical Conditions
Responsibilities and duties require maintaining the physical condition for sitting, standing, climbing, and walking for prolonged periods and leading hikes over varied terrain, including steps and hills. Occasional light or moderate lifting and carrying required; occasionally required to use hands to finger, occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.; specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, ability to distinguish colors, and the ability to adjust focus; must speak clearly and audibly.
- Training Requirements
- For some positions, employees must complete fifteen hours of training and/or pre-season orientation. Training topics may include, but are not limited to, CPR, First Aid, Back Safety, Fire Safety, Customer Service, Cultural Diversity, Sexual Harassment, Inclusion, and the Recreation Commission's Orientation for New and Returning Employees.