WestWorld of Scottsdale is a premier, internationally recognized, multi-use events facility in Scottsdale, Arizona. WestWorld annually hosts the Barrett-Jackson Classic Car Auction, as well as conventions, trade shows, concerts, equestrian shows and other events. Join our experienced event staff and top-notch operations crew who provide support to more than 100 events each year!
Scottsdale, Arizona is located in the beautiful Sonoran Desert and is bordered by Phoenix to the west and the McDowell Mountains on the east. Scottsdale is annually rated among the nation's most desirable communities to live in, visit and do business in. Check out more about Scottsdale.
About The Position
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Please note:
- There are two vacancies, one in Administration and one in Operations; applicants will be considered for either assignment.
- This position is Open Continuously; applications will be reviewed weekly and the posting will be closed when a sufficient number of applications have been received.
- Due to this position being part-time, the classification is unclassified, meaning it is at-will and serves at the discretion of the City. These positions have limited benefits.
Selection Process:
Applicants whose education, training and experience most closely meet the needs of the position may be invited to participate in a selection process to include a panel interview and an assessment exercise. Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening to include:
- Fingerprint search of the national FBI Database
- Criminal Background screening
- Drug Testing
PLEASE NOTE: Years of experience are based on a work schedule of 2,080 hours per year for full-time positions and 1,040 hours per year for part-time positions, and while work experience may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis, depending upon the job classification, education may not be substituted for work experience.
Education and Experience
- Must be currently enrolled or recently graduated within a year from an accredited college or university degree program in Agriculture, Livestock Operations, Special Events, Tourism, Hospitality Operations, Business Administration or a related field.
- Preferred: Coursework and/or work experience in public relation or customer service.
- Preferred: Cash Handling experience.
Licensing, Certifications and Other Requirements
- Every person employed by the City of Scottsdale shall reside in the State of Arizona during his or her active employment by the City, regardless of whether the employee is approved to remote work.
Other pertinent licenses and/or certifications may be required of some positions depending on division/section assignment.
- Provides assistance to WestWorld staff as assigned.
- Communicates with the general public, other City employees, management, event staff, and public officials in order to research administrative or operational problem areas, conduct surveys, and report recommendations and results.
- Analyzes procedures, drafts studies, reports, and/or manuals to report findings and propose solutions to administrative problems or makes recommendations for improvement.
- Designs and revises a variety of statistical and/or narrative forms for records and reports; completes them on an as-needed, monthly, quarterly, and/or yearly basis.
- Attends related training sessions, various meetings, citizens committees, and citizen boards and commissions, as directed.
- Collects, assembles, and analyzes data to assist in resolving procedural, operational, and other work-related problems.
- Operates utility vehicle on the facility property.
- Work is performed in an office environment as well as on the grounds of WestWorld.
- Lift and carry materials weighing up to 30 pounds.
- Travel to/from meetings and various locations.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: It is the policy of the city to provide employment opportunities to all persons based solely on ability, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability.
When advised, reasonable accommodations will be made in order for an "otherwise qualified applicant" with a disability to participate in any phase of the recruitment process. Please contact Human Resources to request an accommodation.
Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting HR at (480) 312-2491. Requests should be made 24 hours in advance or as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation. For TTY users, the Arizona Relay Service (1-800-367-8939) may contact HR at (480) 312-2491.
This position description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the position change.
Employment Type: PT Temporary