Job Description
Our Commitment
Work with the best - work for Virginia Beach Parks and Recreation! Join our team and contribute to our 60 year track record of providing legendary experiences ! We are dedicated to promoting healthy lifestyles and protecting our environment. We ensure all residents - regardless of their physical, social, and economic circumstances - can access our programs. By providing enriching and memorable lifelong experiences, we strive to enhance the quality of life for our community by improving the physical and mental well-being of our residents.
Are you...
- Able to keep a positive attitude and foster excellence through your actions, words, and appearance? Personable and genuine with your communication- both written and verbal?
- Someone who seeks opportunity to learn and understand the experience of others, creating a collaborative environment for all voices to be heard? Able to embrace differences and individuality to encourage inclusion? Willing to listen with an open mind?
- A problem solver who can work through sticking points and difficult conversations, holding yourself and team members to the highest standards of accountability?
- Able to find opportunity in challenges, no matter how difficult, finding creative solutions?
- Able to model sustainable practices to ensure an environmental conscious and productive culture (Ex: Recycle, reduce waste, optimize resources, and improve processes)?
- Going to take ownership of your time with the department and strive for excellence?
Your Role
The Parks and Recreation Lead Aide - Rental Operations and Event Support duties include, but not limited to:
Rental Operations/Facility Management
Assist with the set up and breakdown for rentals at indoor meeting and banquet facility in accordance with rental plans.
Assist with maintenance including but not limited to trash collection and disposal, custodial services including cleaning and restocking of restrooms and completing work orders requests.
Assist with scheduling and conducting onsite event/rental planning and logistics meetings at park facilities
Monitor event load ins and load outs for events and rentals at facilities within the park system.
Assist with the park system rental/reservation process. Including reservations of over 2000 annual shelter rentals, land use reservation, special use permits, event permits and wedding permits via phone, email and in-person interactions.
Special Event Operations
Assist the special events team with planning and preparation for scheduled events and ceremonies.
Operate and maintain various sized vehicles.
Provide manual labor for events and ceremonies to include set up and breakdown
Assist in managing and maintaining equipment, cleanliness, and supply inventory.
Assist in coordinating deliveries of park system equipment and contractual equipment to park sites for various events and ceremonies within department and other city agencies.
Participate in scheduled meetings and mandatory meetings.
Work independently and in a team environment.
Enforce City policies, procedures, regulations and safety practices; assist with the investigation of accidents and incidents occurring within the facility and event/program and ensure corrective action is initiated as needed; coordinated with other City agencies and staff as needed.
Assist the permitting office with private rentals with load in and set up as needed.
Assist with unit outdoor programs as needed including but not limited to kayaking, nature-based programs, and camps, and environmental programs.
Customer Service and Communication
Collaborate within work unit to set goals and objectives
Ability to work in a team environment
Develop and maintain strong internal communications and working relationships among department staff and external communications and working relationships with other City agencies and departments, citizens and customers.
Clerical/Data Entry/Computer
Operate office equipment including computer, scanner, fax, and copy machine to perform basic database, registration and accounting tasks.
Perform other job duties requiring skills, knowledge and physical requirements as demanded by those duties described or less. Individual assignments will be determined by the supervisor based on the current workloads and department needs.
The P&R Employee Experience
At Virginia Beach Parks & Recreation, our success is because of our dedicated employees. We are intentional about creating an employee experience where you are empowered to reach your full potential, are supported through strength-based initiatives, and are confident in your abilities. We champion a workplace culture built on our cultural foundations: Professionalism, Respect, Accountability, Integrity, and Citizenship. These guiding principles of behavior cultivate a positive and high performing work environment. Success is recognized and celebrated, and legendary experiences are the core of who we are.
The Perks
Competitive wages
Training/Mentoring for career advancement
Varied Paid Holidays
Paid Time Off
Beach Municipal Federal Credit Union exclusively for City employees and their dependents
Deferred Compensation Plans
Employee Assistance Program
Maternity/Paternity/Parental Care Leave City of Virginia Beach
Job Tags
Holiday work, Outdoor,