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**THIS RECRUITMENT IS OPENED UNTIL FILLED, WITH A CLOSE DATE OF APRIL 2nd**
The City of Auburn Parks, Arts, & Recreation Department is seeking a talented Recreation & Events Assistant. In this position you will assist with the planning and implementation of events and recreation programs; providing support related to special events and recreation programs; and preparing and takedown of facilities/rooms for activities and events. The incumbent may be required to work flexible schedules, including some evenings and/or weekends, as assigned.
OUR PARKS DEPARTMENT
Auburn's Recreation Division provides opportunities for the public to participate in diverse recreational programs and activities designed to meet the needs of the community. These programs include preschool, youth, teen, and adult leisure programs; youth, teen, and adult athletics; fitness and wellness programs; programs designed to provide social and recreational opportunities to senior citizens and those with special needs, and a host of special events suitable for the entire family and community at large. You can find more information about our Recreation division by clicking here.
OUR CITY
The City of Auburn is home to over 80,000 residents and encompasses over 29.8 square miles of land, two rivers, and is part of two counties - King and Pierce. The City operates as a Strong-Mayor form of Mayor-Council government, with a City Council of seven at-large members.
Primary Duties
In this role, you will:
Assist City staff with recreation and event program planning, day-of-event duties, volunteer supervision, facility supervision, and other program, activity, or event related duties, as assigned.- Assist with marketing activities, events, and programs, including but not limited to, creating and updating websites, email communications, and social media.
- Monitor the daily activity calendar at the Auburn Community & Event Center to ensure spaces are prepped for specific events; prepares and breaks down facilities/rooms before, and after, events in a timely manner; organizes the room and sets up and puts away equipment and supplies as needed.
- Perform regularly scheduled tasks between City facilities including City Hall, bank, campground, and ball fields, as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
We are looking for candidates who have:
- High school diploma, or equivalent
- one (1) year of successful work experience in recreation or a similar field.
Licenses/Certification Required
- Valid state driver’s license, without impending loss at time of appointment.
- Possess, or has the ability to obtain, a CPR and First Aid certificate within three months of appointment
- Possession of a King County Public Health Department Food Handler's Permit is required within one (1) month of employment as a condition of work.
Additional Information
WHY CHOOSE THE CITY OF AUBURN?
- Competitive salary
- Excellent medical, dental, and vision plans with employee premiums paid by the City
- Employer contributions to the State Retirement System pension plans
- 12 days of paid vacation per year
- 11 paid holidays per year
- 2 paid floating holidays of your choice per year
- VEBA (tax-free health savings account)
- Optional Flexible Spending benefit plan
- Deferred Compensation plan options
- Employee Wellness Program
- Employee Assistance Program
- And more!
For more information about what benefits the City provides, please visit:
https://www.auburnwa.gov/city_hall/employment_human_resources/benefits.
COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION
Team Auburn values diverse perspectives and life experiences, and welcomes applications from people who will help us consistently demonstrate the values of equity, respect, and partnership. The department encourages people of all backgrounds to apply, including Black, Indigenous, and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ, people with disabilities, and veterans. Individuals interested in joining our team must be committed to racial, social, and economic equality for ALL people in our community.
The City of Auburn is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer. No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation.
To learn more about the Inclusive Auburn initiative, please visit:
https://www.auburnwa.gov/city_hall/mayor/inclusive_auburn.
READY TO APPLY?If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, or would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process, please contact the recruiter listed on this job announcement.
RECRUITMENT PROCESS
The City of Auburn is dedicated to building an inclusive, informed city, with opportunities for all. Please make sure to submit a complete, detailed, and updated job application. You must meet the minimum qualifications to move forward in the screening process.
If identified as a top candidate, a thorough background check, as well as reference check and driving abstract review, will be required before an official position appointment will be offered.
COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY OF AUBURN
We primarily communicate via e-mail during the recruitment process. E-mails from auburnwa.gov and/or governmentjobs.com should be placed on your safe domain list to ensure you receive notifications in a timely manner. As a precaution, you may also want to check your junk e-mail folders.
CONTACT INFORMATION
If you have any questions, please contact Chardae Gillespie, Human Resources Coordinator, by email at cgillespie@auburnwa.gov
