Event Attendant

\\Position Closes 4/27/2026\\

Here at the Chico Area Recreation and Park District (CARD), we believe in the importance of providing our community with indoor and outdoor facilities to host private events. CARD has been providing these opportunities and positive experiences in Chico for more than 70\+ years.

The Event attendant plays a key role in ensuring customer satisfaction during events held at CARD parks and facilities. Traditionally, the Event Attendant performs a wide variety of duties related to customer service, custodial, and maintenance to ensure our facilities are open, ready for use, and maintained throughout the event.

This flexible part\-time job works well for the working professional, a college student, or someone wanting to put a little excitement in their life on the weekends. \Please note, this position is NOT for an event planner.*

Who We're Looking For:

• Motivated, independent workers who will identify what needs to be done and take action.
• Someone who is willing to work an inconsistent schedule, and understand that the hours fluctuate depending on the time of year.
• Individuals who are reliable, have clear communication skills, and a positive attitude.

About the Role:

• Event Attendants are responsible for opening and closing facilities for activities and events; preparing the facilities for use including set\-up and take down of chairs, tables, and equipment; ensuring premises are vacated, cleaned, alarms are activated, and all doors are secured and locked.
• They monitor activities which include walking the facility to ensure room capacity adherence and exercise crowd control; observe equipment for defects; observe participants for inappropriate conduct, or non\-compliance with policies and procedures.
• They perform custodial and maintenance duties at facilities and parks including but not limited to cleaning bathrooms, emptying garbage cants, sweeping debris, etc.
• Drive a District vehicle or personal vehicle to conduct CARD business.
• Event Attendants assist with the set\-up and break down for CARD Special Events and remain on site through the event to monitor the crowd and perform other duties as needed.
• Maintain contact with the Rentals Specialist and Rentals Coordinator about scheduling issues, hazardous conditions at the facilities, and any other pertinent information.
• Front Desk Coverage which would include serving as a receptionist; screening calls, referring customers to appropriate contact people, and take messages and complaints. Must provide quality and professional service at a public counter responding to a high volume of telephone calls and in person visits.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ability to work irregular hours as required, including weekdays, evenings, and weekends with varying schedules.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative relationships with public, co\-workers and vendors.
• Ability to identify and analyze potential problems, situations, and needs; and carry out solutions appropriately and quickly.
• Ability to respond appropriately to facility users within the context of District policies and procedures while maintaining a high level of customer service.
• Ability to perform work in indoor our outdoor areas subject to year\-round environmental conditions including heat, damp, coldness and humidity.
• Ability to perform moderate manual labor including walking, standing for long periods of time, bending, twisting, kneeling, squatting, lifting up to 50 pounds, and moving racks up to 75 pounds.

Mandatory Staff Trainings: All virtual \& in\-person training will be confirmed after candidates are hired

• Human Resources Orientation (virtual)
• Event Attendant Orientation and Facility Tour (virtual \& in\-person)

Employment Dates \& Times:*

• This position is year\-round, and is not on a consistent schedule. Hours fluctuate depending on the time of the year and seasonal event needs. The earliest shifts start at 6am, and the latest shift goes until 12:30am.

Employees will receive 40 hours of sick leave per year accrued at 2\.8hrs per pay period. All unused hours are rolled over on January 1st up to a cap of 80 hours.

CARD is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

If candidate is given a conditional job offer, they must pass a fingerprint background check (Live Scan). If Live Scan is passed, the employee will be required to provide original documents for physical review within 3 days from date of hire, satisfying the Form I\-9 requirements. Copies cannot be accepted. Examples of original documents include a driver's license, ID card, unexpired US Passport, social security card, birth certificate.

Job Type: Part\-time

Pay: $17\.00 \- $17\.50 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee assistance program
• Paid time off

Application Question(s):

• 1\. What name do you prefer to go by? (You may share your pronouns if you wish.)
• 2\. What is the best email address for us to use when communicating with you about this position?
• 3\. Have you ever worked as an employee for CARD?
• 4\. Have you ever worked as a vendor or contractor for CARD?
• 5\. Do you have a family member who currently works for CARD?
• 6\. Can you work nights and weekends?
• 7\. Can you work Monday through Friday?
• 8\. Can you lift up to 50lbs, and move racks weighing up to 75lbs?
• 9\. Are you willing to work outside in all weather conditions?
• 10\. Were you referred to this position by another CARD employee? If so, who?
• 11\. Are you bilingual? If so, what languages do you speak?

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Work Location: In person