Parks Room Monitor – Chambers Creek Park - Temporary

DescriptionHours for this role vary - typically it is 16 hours per week, evenings, weekends, and/or holidays.These are temporary (extra-hire) positions not eligible for County benefits.SummaryWhy It's a Great Opportunity: Do you enjoy special events and being a resource for others? Are you someone who values community and appreciates the parks and recreation system? If so, this part time role may just be for you! Pierce County Parks is accepting applications for a temporary (extra-hire) Room Monitor position at our Chambers Creek Regional Park. In this role you will be critical in ensuring events are successful. You will set up and tear down events and act as the primary point of contact for groups renting/using the facility. This means setting up tables and chairs for rentals, supervising groups in attendance, providing great customer service, putting away tables and chairs, tidying up the space post-event, and completing paperwork after functions.Why It's a Great DepartmentPierce County Parks and Recreation manages more than 5,200 acres of parks, trails, and open space, ranging from community hubs to natural areas. We deliver diverse recreation programs and maintain the infrastructure that supports both active play and quiet connection with nature.Our department is made up of four divisions: Park and Recreation Operations, Business Operations, Volunteer and Resource Development, and Park Stewardship and Infrastructure Delivery, working together to serve one of the most dynamic and fast-growing regions in Washington. Guided by our mission to create livable communities, we provide opportunities for people to connect with nature, learn about sustainability, live healthy lives, and experience inclusive, thriving public spaces.Joining Pierce County Parks means being part of a forward-thinking team that values collaboration, innovation, and community impact, where your work truly makes a difference every day.Learn more about the Pierce County Parks and Recreation DepartmentCore Daily ResponsibilitiesPoint of contact for groups renting/using the facility.Wipe down surfaces and take out trash while using household-type cleaning products.Make sure the facility is safe for all in attendance.Provide excellent customer service.Work within and enforce the policies and procedures of the facility.Adjust event layout, including moving furniture.Minimum QualificationsMust be 18 years of age or olderAbility to lift a minimum of 40 poundsPreferred Qualifications:Customer services skillsAbility to successfully navigate unusual circumstances As a condition of employment, the applicant will need to authorize and complete a background check. Information received from the background check is reviewed case-by-case and will not necessarily remove an applicant from consideration.Supplemental InformationTo Be Considered For This Opportunity PleaseComplete and submit an online Pierce County Employment Application by selecting "APPLY" above or go to: www.piercecountywa.gov/jobs.If you have a question about this opportunity, please email the Recruitment Team at PCHRRecruit@piercecountywa.gov and specify the Job Number and Title.If you do not have internet access, you may visit your local public library or any WorkSource location and use their computers.Individuals needing accommodation in the application, testing process, or need this job announcement in an alternative format may call Human Resources at (253) 798-7480, at least two days prior to the need.This is a competitive selection process. Your application will be reviewed and evaluated for the quality and quantity of education/experience in the areas listed. Applicants whose qualifications most closely correspond to the County's needs will be eligible for further consideration. Notification of application status normally occurs 2 to 3 weeks after the closing date. Short notice may be given to applicants to participate in further selection processes which may include assessments, phone screen, and interviews.At Pierce County, diversity, equity, and inclusion means commitment, not a single step. We strive to foster an inclusive environment that supports equitable access to opportunities throughout your career. We want to recruit, develop, and maintain a talented workforce from various backgrounds, cultures, lifestyles, and perspectives, committed to our vision. Employees of the County have local, direct, and visible impact in our diverse community. Will you join us in keeping Pierce County a place people are proud to call home?We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.