Event Assistant - Signature Parks and Events
Strengthen Orlando, Inc., Orlando, Florida, us, 32885
Event Assistant - Signature Parks and Events page is loaded## Event Assistant - Signature Parks and Eventslocations:
Orlando - FLtime type:
Part timeposted on:
Posted Todaytime left to apply:
End Date: February 17, 2026 (14 days left to apply)job requisition id:
R536343# **Job Posting End Date - Applications will no longer be accepted starting**02-17-2026# **Job Summary**## If you experience technical issues submitting your application, please reach out to City of Orlando Human Resources at jobs@orlando.gov or 407-246-2062.## ## **Salary:**## **$18.00 Hourly**## ## **About the Role**## The City of Orlando’s Parks & Recreation Department is seeking a detail-oriented and customer-focused Event Assistant to support park pavilion and rental reservations across the city. This temporary/seasonal role is an excellent entry point for individuals interested in public service, event coordination, hospitality, or municipal administration.## This position is primarily office-based and focuses on customer communication, reservations, and payment processing.## ## **What You’ll Do*** ## Serve as a primary point of contact for park rental inquiries via phone and email* ## Assist customers with selecting appropriate parks and rental spaces based on event needs* ## Guide customers through the reservation process, including fees, policies, and requirements* ## Process rental applications, agreements, and payments accurately and efficiently* ## Maintain organized records within the City’s reservation and payment systems* ## Develop working knowledge of City of Orlando parks, amenities, and rental policies* ## Provide general administrative support related to rentals and special events## ## **What We’re Looking For*** ## Strong written and verbal communication skills* ## Professional, customer-service-oriented approach* ## Ability to manage multiple requests while maintaining attention to detail* ## Comfortable working in an administrative, office-based environment* ## Interest in event planning, hospitality, or local government* ## Prior experience in customer service or administrative support is helpful, but not required* ## Prior experience with reservation software such as Active, ActiveNet, or RecTrac is helpful, but not required* #### **Why Join the City of Orlando*** ## Gain professional experience in municipal operations and event coordination* ## Work with a collaborative and supportive Parks & Recreation team* ## Build transferable skills in customer service, administration, and event logistics* ## Temporary/seasonal role ideal for gaining experience while exploring public service careers## ## **Minimum Qualifications*** ## High school diploma or equivalent ***required**** ## Two (2) years of administrative or customer service experience **or** an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience ***required**** ## Ability to learn and use reservation and payment software preferred* ## Strong customer service skills preferred* ## Bilingual (English/Spanish) skills preferred, but not required## **THIS IS A PART\_TIME\_POSITION WITH NO GUARANTEE OF A CERTAIN NUMBER OF HOURS AND NO BENEFITS. THIS POSITION INVOLVES WORKING ON A TEMP/SEASONAL CONTRACT WHICH CAN BE RENEWED ANNUALLY BASED ON PERFORMANCE AND BUSINESS NEEED.*****Important: To be eligible to proceed forward in the application process, applicants must meet the minimum qualifications listed in the position description.*** Please ensure your application provides details of all relevant experience related to the position. If you have questions or need clarification concerning the position or application process, please contact Human Resources at jobs@orlando.gov or 407.246.2062.If this posting indicates a degree is required, the following experience will apply in lieu of any degree as follows:* Two (2) years of direct experience for an associate degree;* Four (4) years of direct experience for a bachelor's degree;* Six (6) years of direct experience for a master's degree; or* Nine (9) years of direct experience for a doctoral degree.To apply with us, create an account and select a Password. After your account has been established, you apply by uploading your resume from a saved document on your computer, import your resume from LinkedIn, or manually enter your information. This information will be saved and used to apply for future job openings. You can then apply online by clicking the "Apply" link next to the job posting.
It is important that your application show all the relevant education and experience you possess.
Applications may be rejected if incomplete.City of Orlando accepts applications for current job openings only. To be notified of future openings create a candidate account, then click on "Job Alerts' in the upper right corner and enter your alert criteria.Persons requiring accommodations should call 407-246-2235.### If you experience technical issuesIf you experience technical issues submitting your application, please reach out to City of Orlando Human Resources at jobs@orlando.gov or 407-246-2062. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Orlando - FLtime type:
Part timeposted on:
Posted Todaytime left to apply:
End Date: February 17, 2026 (14 days left to apply)job requisition id:
R536343# **Job Posting End Date - Applications will no longer be accepted starting**02-17-2026# **Job Summary**## If you experience technical issues submitting your application, please reach out to City of Orlando Human Resources at jobs@orlando.gov or 407-246-2062.## ## **Salary:**## **$18.00 Hourly**## ## **About the Role**## The City of Orlando’s Parks & Recreation Department is seeking a detail-oriented and customer-focused Event Assistant to support park pavilion and rental reservations across the city. This temporary/seasonal role is an excellent entry point for individuals interested in public service, event coordination, hospitality, or municipal administration.## This position is primarily office-based and focuses on customer communication, reservations, and payment processing.## ## **What You’ll Do*** ## Serve as a primary point of contact for park rental inquiries via phone and email* ## Assist customers with selecting appropriate parks and rental spaces based on event needs* ## Guide customers through the reservation process, including fees, policies, and requirements* ## Process rental applications, agreements, and payments accurately and efficiently* ## Maintain organized records within the City’s reservation and payment systems* ## Develop working knowledge of City of Orlando parks, amenities, and rental policies* ## Provide general administrative support related to rentals and special events## ## **What We’re Looking For*** ## Strong written and verbal communication skills* ## Professional, customer-service-oriented approach* ## Ability to manage multiple requests while maintaining attention to detail* ## Comfortable working in an administrative, office-based environment* ## Interest in event planning, hospitality, or local government* ## Prior experience in customer service or administrative support is helpful, but not required* ## Prior experience with reservation software such as Active, ActiveNet, or RecTrac is helpful, but not required* #### **Why Join the City of Orlando*** ## Gain professional experience in municipal operations and event coordination* ## Work with a collaborative and supportive Parks & Recreation team* ## Build transferable skills in customer service, administration, and event logistics* ## Temporary/seasonal role ideal for gaining experience while exploring public service careers## ## **Minimum Qualifications*** ## High school diploma or equivalent ***required**** ## Two (2) years of administrative or customer service experience **or** an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience ***required**** ## Ability to learn and use reservation and payment software preferred* ## Strong customer service skills preferred* ## Bilingual (English/Spanish) skills preferred, but not required## **THIS IS A PART\_TIME\_POSITION WITH NO GUARANTEE OF A CERTAIN NUMBER OF HOURS AND NO BENEFITS. THIS POSITION INVOLVES WORKING ON A TEMP/SEASONAL CONTRACT WHICH CAN BE RENEWED ANNUALLY BASED ON PERFORMANCE AND BUSINESS NEEED.*****Important: To be eligible to proceed forward in the application process, applicants must meet the minimum qualifications listed in the position description.*** Please ensure your application provides details of all relevant experience related to the position. If you have questions or need clarification concerning the position or application process, please contact Human Resources at jobs@orlando.gov or 407.246.2062.If this posting indicates a degree is required, the following experience will apply in lieu of any degree as follows:* Two (2) years of direct experience for an associate degree;* Four (4) years of direct experience for a bachelor's degree;* Six (6) years of direct experience for a master's degree; or* Nine (9) years of direct experience for a doctoral degree.To apply with us, create an account and select a Password. After your account has been established, you apply by uploading your resume from a saved document on your computer, import your resume from LinkedIn, or manually enter your information. This information will be saved and used to apply for future job openings. You can then apply online by clicking the "Apply" link next to the job posting.
It is important that your application show all the relevant education and experience you possess.
Applications may be rejected if incomplete.City of Orlando accepts applications for current job openings only. To be notified of future openings create a candidate account, then click on "Job Alerts' in the upper right corner and enter your alert criteria.Persons requiring accommodations should call 407-246-2235.### If you experience technical issuesIf you experience technical issues submitting your application, please reach out to City of Orlando Human Resources at jobs@orlando.gov or 407-246-2062. #J-18808-Ljbffr