Park Concierge (Various City Park Locations)

Position Type: Full-time, non-exempt (hourly, eligible for overtime)

Estimated Start Date: As soon as possible

Work Locations: Downtown and surrounding parks including Ballard Commons, City Hall, Hing Hay Park, Denny Park, and Pioneer Square Park

Pay Rate: $26.88/hour

If you like working outside and have an innate skill for customer service, Associated Recreation Council (ARC) has a role for you as a Park Concierge working in Seattle's beautiful parks. This role boasts a competitive salary and outstanding benefits including 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage.

ARC, in partnership with Seattle Parks and Recreation, serves Seattle by offering access to licensed childcare and a variety of recreational and lifelong learning programs, classes, and activities. As a Park Concierge in this role, you'll be responsible for providing information to the public and providing peak and non-peak-hour support in various Seattle Parks. The Park Concierge is responsible for supporting park safety in downtown parks so that it is welcoming, and safe public spaces for all users.

Expected Work Hours:

• Thursday - Monday, 5 days per week, day shift
• 30-40 hours a week depending on the season
• Occasional evening shifts

Park Concierge Duties and Responsibilities Include:

• Act as an information guide, answering questions about city destinations and events.
• Assist with program and event management including set-up and take-down.
• Perform event activation duties such as manage book and game carts, set up sound systems, staging, tents, etc.
• Ensure event areas are clean and free of debris prior to scheduled event/activation and before departing the park.
• De-escalate and redirect when issues arise with park patrons.

Park Concierge Requirements Include:

• Must be 21 years of age or older
• Must be willing to work outside year-round
• Ability to complete moderately physically demanding activities in an outdoor setting, including traversing 3-5 miles between locations
• Ability to occasionally move or transport weight up to 50 pounds
• Must be able to pass a criminal background check

Benefits:

• 100% Employer paid Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Paid time off (PTO) including 12 paid holidays and a floating holiday
• ARC Paid Sick and Safe (sick time)
• Flexible Spending Account
• Life insurance
• 401(k) with 5% match
• Transit Contribution Plan
• Employee Assistance Program

We are actively interviewing for this role, so if this role is a good fit for you and you want to learn more about it, please apply now.