Part Time Birthday Party Attendant
Salary
$16.00 - $18.00 Hourly
Location
Elgin, IL
Job Type
Part Time
Job Number
20260506-1
Department
Parks and Recreation
Division
Centre of Elgin
Opening Date
05/06/2026
Closing Date
5/31/2026 11:59 PM Central
POSITION OVERVIEW
The City of Elgin is seeking a Part-time Birthday Party Attendant to provide assistance in planning, implementing and supervising birthday parties at The Centre of Elgin.
This position reports directly to the Birthday Party Coordinator and/or Centre Recreation Manager.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Supervise birthday parties held in The Centre.
- Assist Banquet/Rental Office with event supervision at both the Centre of Elgin and the Pavilion at Lords Park.
- Work with Banquet/Rental Office team on event tours and sales.
- Weekly calls to parent hosts to answer questions, provide directions, and assure a successful experience by all.
- Provide quality instruction/supervision to all party participants.
- Confirm all party dates, times and areas of building usage.
- Provide leadership to work effectively with the public, program participants, families, advisory groups and community groups and organizations.
- Keep accurate records/reports and complete all written records as required.
- Provide general information on Parks & Recreation activities and facilities.
- Maintain program area in a clean and orderly fashion.
- Maintain a positive public image and attitude with good public relations and customer service.
- Wear appropriate staff uniform.
- Attend all staff meetings.
- Abide by all City of Elgin rules and regulations as outlined in the Employee Manual.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Ability to work pleasantly with participants, patrons and fellow employees.
- Ability to enforce all rules and policies of the City at the facility in a diplomatic manner.
- Be able to handle multiple duties/tasks.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Minimum 17 years of age with prior demonstrated successful experience working with youth/teens in a recreation/leisure activity.
- CPR/First Aid certified within 3 months of employment.
Hours: WEEKENDS REQUIRED - 11AM TO 5 PM WEEK NIGHTS - 4 TO 8 PM
City of Elgin provides all part-time employees with the following benefits:
- Membership discount at the Centre of Elgin
- Employee Assistance Program available to the employee and all members of their household for free
- In-house Training Opportunities
- Flu Shot (during our fall event only)
In addition, to the above, for those part time employees working in the Parks and Recreation Department, you have the following additional benefits:
- 25% off Parks and Recreation Classes & Rentals (some restrictions may apply)
- 25% off Parks and Recreation Classes for Immediate Family Members (some restrictions may apply)
- Free Employee Fitness Silver Membership
- The opportunity to be apart of the "Heart of the Community"
Employer City of Elgin
Address City of Elgin
150 Dexter Court
Elgin, Illinois, 60120
Phone 847-931-6076
Website http://www.cityofelgin.org/jobs