Review Date: Open Until Filled

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ABOUT THE CITY:

Spokane Valley is a city incorporated in 2003, with a population of over 110,000 located on the eastern border of Washington State in the heart of the Inland Northwest. We pride ourselves on quality neighborhoods and schools, along with strong business and retail centers. Friendly people, natural surroundings and beautiful weather are part of what makes our community a favorite destination. Spokane Valley is a high-performing organization and employs the use of best practices. We are a workforce based upon loyalty, accountability, and professionalism. We place a high value on customer service, and take a team-oriented, collaborative approach to the way we do business. If working for a fast-paced, evolving organization appeals to you, and you desire a work environment that is intellectually stimulating, respectful and rewarding, we urge you to complete an application.

ABOUT THE POSITION:

CenterPlace is a 54,000 sq. ft. regional event facility that has a variety of meeting and conference facilities. This facility will be used for regional conferences, meetings, banquets, weddings, fundraisers, events, performances, senior activities and more. CenterPlace has high-tech audio/visual equipment, diverse facility rooms, layouts, and outdoor event space. Spokane Valley is seeking enthusiastic employees to serve as part-time CenterPlace Event Support. These positions emphasize friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable service. Ideal candidates would have exceptional customer service skills and a willingness to contribute to the team. This is a flexible part-time position with available shifts to include days, nights and weekends based on the candidates availability.

SELECTED EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

• Provide day-of support for all events at CenterPlace Regional Event Center
• Set-up and tear-down for events including tables, chairs, linens and dishes
• AV equipment setup and support
• Working through stressful situations utilizing strong communication skills, leadership, and patience
• Prevent accidents and injuries and properly report and document all incidents

DESIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience:

• Graduation from high school or GED preferred
• Experience in banquets, convention set-up or other related hospitality experience is a plus

Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to perform tasks accurately and with little direction
• A willingness to expend extra effort
• Must be able to lift 20-50 lbs
• Must have ability to work effectively as a member of a team and effectively communicate with staff and the public
• Must show the ability to work cooperatively with other staff and be able to express ideas clearly, both verbally and in writing

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must possess a valid State drivers license or have the ability to obtain one prior to employment
• Successful completion of a criminal history check and pre-employment physical is a requirement of employment at Spokane Valley

COMPENSATION:

• Wage will be $17.13/hour
• Work approximately 10-30 hours a week depending on event reservations
• This position is ineligible for City sponsored benefits including PERS retirement
• However, the position is covered by Workers Compensation insurance and subject to Federal withholdings for Social Security, Medicare, and income taxes
• This is an at-will, non-represented, FLSA non-exempt, part-time position in the Parks and Recreation Department

APPLICATION INITIAL REVIEW:

• Multiple positions available
• Open Until Filled

TO APPLY:

• Interested and qualified persons are invited to submit a complete City application and list of five (5) work-related references (name and phone number) through the Citys online application system.
• The online application system can be found on our website at http://www.spokanevalleywa.gov.

The City of Spokane Valley has a policy of limiting tobacco use in the workplace. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer

PLEASE POST 10210 E. Sprague Spokane Valley, WA 99206 Ph: (509) 720-5000 Fax: (509) 720-5090