SPECIAL EVENTS COORDINATOR - CULTURAL ARTS (Part-Time)

Pay Rate: $18.04 per hour

JOB DESCRIPTION

This position is responsible for assisting with coordination of cultural and performing arts programs and both back- and front-of-house operations at The Village Theater at Cherry Hill. Work assignments may occur at various locations, including the Village Theater, Summit on the Park, Canton Sports Center, Pheasant Run Golf Course, Township Parks, and the B.L.O.C.K. Youth & Teen Center.

• Assist Arts Coordinator in the planning, supervision, and coordination of arts programs and activities as assigned
• Coordinate set-up, tear-down and clean-up of programs and events
• Assists Arts Coordinator with recruiting, interviewing, training, scheduling and supervising part-time/seasonal Village Theater staff as directed
• Responsible for purchasing supplies and equipment for the facility, programs, and activities
• Ensure safety rules, policies, regulations and procedures are followed by public and employees
• Assists in the preparation of information and reports for budgets, monthly and annual reports as applicable.
• Maintain accurate facility and program, activity and equipment records
• Responsible for responding to, communicating and documenting emergency situations and incidents, including but not limited to First Aid, CPR, Severe Weather and Missing Child Events
• Responsible for keeping abreast of community needs and current trends in the cultural arts to ensure the delivery of quality customer service for facility, program, and activity participants and guests
• Work with community organizations, groups and individual citizens to promote programs and events
• Responsible for interaction with participants, guests, volunteers, and staff members in a positive, professional and friendly manner to ensure a high level of customer service and delivery of quality programs and services
• Ensure proper ADA accommodations are met in the facility
• Inspect and prepare facilities and equipment for planned programs and events; report equipment damage to Arts Coordinator
• Responsible for scheduling staff as needed
• Recruit instructors and evaluate programs and facility from a customer service perspective
• Assists Performing Arts Coordinator in providing support and direction to box office and facility staff as needed
• Safely drive and operate Township vehicles
• Responsible for enforcement of departmental rules and regulations, operating procedures, and policies
• Responsible for working with vendors, instructors, renters, and performers to ensure proper contracts are in order for services
• Assists in the training and management of volunteer ushers
• Prioritizing and performing multiple tasks, assignments, and deadlines
• Perform other duties as required

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS - KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Minimum age of 18 years old

High School Diploma or GED required

Minimum of 1 year experience in planning or organizing special events and logistics, meetings, or other professional related programs or operations required

Must possess a current, valid Driver's License with a driving history that does not create liability concerns; which include, but are not limited to, convictions for reckless driving, careless driving, suspended license or convictions involving drinking and impaired driving

Ability to work a wide variety of shifts,