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Event Assistant Seasonal Part Time New Orleans, LA, US Summary The Event Assistant supports the Athletics Department by coordinating and supervising athletic events, tournaments, practices, and community gatherings. This position is responsible for preparing event spaces, managing on-site logistics, monitoring field conditions, enforcing facility rules and safety standards, and serving as a primary point of contact for event participants, vendors, guests, and internal teams. The Event Assistant helps ensure events are organized, safe, welcoming, and executed according to schedule while supporting park operations, maintenance coordination, incident response, and sustainability goals. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Serve as the primary on-site supervisor for athletic events, tournaments, practices, and outdoor community gatherings Coordinate event logistics including field setup, equipment placement, signage, and breakdown Ensure all spaces are prepared according to event specifications and scheduling requirements Work with event organizers, vendors, and internal departments to ensure smooth execution Monitor the condition and readiness of athletic fields and surrounding spaces before, during, and after events Enforce facility rules, safety standards, and permit requirements Report maintenance needs and coordinate with grounds and operations teams Ensure proper use of fields to preserve turf quality and infrastructure Coordinate with security, custodial, and maintenance teams as needed Act as a point of contact for event participants and park guests Resolve issues or conflicts in a professional and timely manner Maintain a welcoming and organized environment for all visitors Ensure compliance with safety regulations, emergency procedures, and park policies Respond to incidents and coordinate with emergency services if necessary Complete incident reports and documentation as required Qualifications and Education Requirements High School diploma or GED Active and valid driver’s license Ability to work in various weather conditions, including extreme weather 1‑2 years of experience in event operations, athletics, or facility supervision Strong organizational and multitasking skills Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required by event schedules Knowledge of athletic field operations and maintenance (a plus) Preferred Skills Experience managing sports leagues or tournaments Familiarity with park or recreation facility operations CPR/First Aid Certification (or willingness to obtain) Physical Demands The employee is occasionally required to remain in a stationary position, stand or sit for prolonged periods, constantly move between work sites, and operate ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, and poles. Tasks involve balancing, moving, climbing, bending, kneeling, reaching, pushing, and pulling. The employee must lift and/or move up to 10 pounds frequently, up to 20 pounds frequently, and occasionally up to 50 pounds in all directions. Repeated motions of the wrists, hands, or fingers may be required, and operation of machinery, power tools, and motor vehicles or heavy equipment may occur occasionally. Visual acuity is required for operating machinery and for general observations; hearing is required to exchange ideas and receive detailed oral information. Work Environment The employee is frequently exposed to inside and outside conditions, wet or humid environments, moving mechanical parts, high or precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, extreme cold or heat, wind, electrical shock, vibration, and occasional noise. The noise level may be occasionally loud. Sustainability Goals City Park employees must strive to decrease our environmental footprint by continually seeking ways to reduce waste and energy usage, care for natural park habitat and wildlife, and serve as models to our patrons to do the same through education and example. If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process. Seasonal, part‑time. Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required by event schedules. Up to 29.9 hours per week. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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