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Special Events Coordinator - SeasonalMaryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission • Derwood, MD, United States
Special Events Coordinator - Seasonal

Special Events Coordinator - Seasonal

Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission • Derwood, MD, United States
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Part-time
Job description

Seasonal Event Coordinator

The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC), a six-time National Recreation and Parks Association Gold Medal Award Winner, has a career staff complement of nearly 800 employees, and we serve a diverse population of more than one million residents in the Washington, DC area. We manage 421 parks on more than 37,000 acres of parkland.

The candidate will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing a variety of large-scale events at the Agricultural History Farm Park where its mission is to preserve and interpret agricultural practices and lifestyles spanning the late 1700s through the 1960s. This role coordinates all logistical aspects of events, including setup, vendor coordination, guest services, and site-specific requirements. This job is year-round, with up to 30 hours per week.

Examples Of Important Duties

  • Develop and manage special event timelines, checklists, and budgets.
  • Assist the Historic Site Manager with the planning and execution of the Harvest Festival and other seasonal special events
  • Work with event vendors ensuring they adhere to M-NCPPC policies and requirements.
  • Assist the Historic Site Manager in coordinating special events sponsored by Friends of the Farm Park volunteer support group
  • Manage the AHFP Equipment Loan Program
  • Oversee permitted events schedule for AHFP
  • Supervise and schedule special event volunteers
  • Work with other AHFP staff to develop and run public programming, special tours, and workshops

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in hospitality management, Event Planning, History, or a related field (preferred).
  • 2+ years of experience in event coordination, with at least one year of experience in a historic site, museum, or cultural venue
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
  • Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
  • Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required.
  • Must be able to lift 50lbs, work outdoors all year round.
  • Must be able to operate motor vehicles, i.e. F250 pickup trucks
  • Valid Maryland driver's license.

Supplemental Information

May be subject to medical, drug and alcohol testing.

  • The position is year-round, part-time, up to 30 hours a week, with some evenings and weekends required.
  • A background investigation will be completed prior to hire.

The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate a workplace culture of diversity, equity and inclusion without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, gender identity, or any other non-merit factor.

Applicants with Disabilities under the Americans with Disabilities Act.

If you require accommodations or special arrangements due to a qualifying disability, please notify the Recruitment & Selections Services Unit at the time of applications at or 301-454-1411 (Maryland Relay 7-1-1)

M-NCPPC will make all efforts to reasonably accommodate you.

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