PART-TIME EVENTS/VISITOR CENTER SUPPORT STAFF

Parowan is hiring a part-time Events/Visitor Center Support Staff. This position includes a variety of duties, including but not limited to: assisting the Events Coordinator with events held in town; basic customer service; answering telephones; and directing tourists to fun places to see and things to do in the area. This job requires someone who loves to work in and with the public, and has a high energy level and drive. The Visitors Center, Aladdin Theatre, Iron County Fairgrounds, and local parks are some of the places where events are held. Below is a brief description of tasks required:

Events:

·         Help set up and tear down events: set up tables, chairs, pop-up canopies, and lattice

·         Assist Events Coordinator with organizing vendors

·         Assist patrons and answer questions

·         Troubleshoot problems that may arise

·         Operate a Visitors Center Booth on occasion

Visitor Center:

·         Answer questions related to Parowan and surrounding areas

·         Direct tourists to places to go and things to do in local and surrounding areas

·         Answer phone, redirect calls, and take detailed messages

·         Customer service skills necessary

·         Must be able to take retail payments and fees for upcoming events

·         Basic Janitorial Duties: cleaning bathrooms, dusting and restocking shelves, counting inventory, and vacuuming at the day’s end

Aladdin Theatre:

·         Basic Janitorial Duties: cleaning bathrooms, vacuuming, and moving theatre props to various locations.

·         Place messages/information on the marque

·         Help with taking tickets and seating guests during local plays

Iron County Fairgrounds: Float Building!

·         Help with decorating parade floats for each parade (4th of July, Labor Day, and Winter Parade).

·         Must be able to use a staple gun and various power tools

·         Relocate float decorations from storage inside the Iron County Fairgrounds (upstairs)

Minimum Qualifications:

·         High School Diploma

·         Related Experience preferred but not required 

·         Current Driver’s License

·         Must be able to lift 50 pounds

·         Willing to work weekends and holidays for specific events

·         Ability to climb ladders and stairs

·         Ability to operate Computers and Cash Registers

Disclaimer:  The above information is intended to describe the general nature of this position and is not to be considered a complete statement of duties, responsibilities or knowledge, skills & abilities.

Hours:  24 hours/week

Wage: $15.00/hr

No benefits are associated with this position.

Please submit a Parowan City Employment Application to the City Recorder's office at 35 E. 100 N., Parowan, UT, 84761, or send via email to: callie@parowan.org.  Applications will be accepted until May 17, 2024 at 12:00 p.m.  Resumes without an official Parowan Employment Application will not be considered.

Parowan City is an Equal Opportunity Employer.