Event Facilitator - Denver Parks and Recreation
City and County of Denver, Denver, CO, United States
About Our Job
This is an on-call position, which means it is a part-time, hourly role. The position will work week and no more than 39 hours per week. Pay is $22.53 per hour and the position is eligible to enroll in the City and County of Denver’s 457b retirement plan. This position does not offer additional benefits beyond the retirement plan. On-call positions may have routine or variable schedules.
Location These positions may report to work between six event facilities: Central Park Pavilion, Chief Hosa Lodge, City Park Pavilion, Fleming Mansion, Montclair Civic Building, and Washington Park Boathouse.
What You’ll Do The Denver Parks Permitting team provides customer service and administrative support to those requesting various types of use permits for the City of Denver's parks and facilities, including athletic events, assemblies/demonstrations, facility rentals, public events, and special occasions. Customers include individuals, non-profits, businesses, sports delegations, neighborhood organizations, City Council offices, City Agencies, and more. The team processes permits according to City and Department policies, ensuring safe and compliant use of Denver’s parks and facilities. The majority of work occurs during event season (May – October). From November to April, work hours are minimal.
Job duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
Act as the on-site point of contact for events hosted at City facilities, overseeing operations to ensure compliance with rules, regulations, and permit agreements.
Conduct facility tours for prospective customers, highlighting and promoting facility features.
Lead walkthrough meetings with permit holders to finalize event logistics.
Interpret, apply, and clarify regulations, policies, and procedures for permit holders.
Maintain clear communication and coordination with internal and external customers, including email and phone correspondence.
Ensure event facilities are well maintained, tidying and organizing as needed, and promptly reporting any issues.
Assist customers with event setup/cleanup to ensure proper handling of facility furniture and meeting cleanup expectations.
Address event-related emergencies promptly and effectively, resolving issues as needed and coordinating with supervisors.
What You’ll Bring We are seeking organized and confident professionals with excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills, demonstrated attention to detail, and experience enforcing department policies and procedures.
Additional Desired Experience, Skills, and Characteristics
Experience in hospitality, customer service, or the events industry.
Ability to deliver excellent customer service.
Effective problem‑solving skills, resolving issues promptly.
Flexibility to adapt and respond quickly to changing demands within the team.
Comfortable working a varied schedule, including evenings and weekends.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word) and mobile phone applications.
Required Minimum Qualifications
Education: Graduation from high school or possession of a GED, HiSET, or TASC Certificate.
Experience: Two years of customer service work in special events or a related industry.
Education/Experience equivalency: Additional appropriate education may be substituted for the minimum experience requirements.
Licensure: Valid driver’s license at the time of application; licenses and certifications must be kept current.
Application Deadline This position is expected to stay open until April 5, 2026. Please submit your application as soon as possible and no later than midnight on 4/5/26.
Job Profile CC2949 Events Facilitator – ”To view the full job profile including position specifications, physical demands, and probationary period, click here.”
Position Type On‑call
Position Salary Range $22.53 – $33.80
Target Pay $22.53 per hour
Agency Parks and Recreation
Redeployment During Citywide Emergencies City and County of Denver employees may be redeployed to work in other capacities within their own agency or other city agencies to support core functions during a citywide emergency declared by the Mayor.
Equal Employment Opportunity The City and County of Denver provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, genetic information, age, or any other status protected under federal, state, and/or local law. It is your right to access oral or written language assistance, sign language interpretation, real‑time captioning via CART, or disability‑related accommodations. To request any of these services at no cost to you, please contact Jobs@Denvergov.org with three business days’ notice.
Work Authorization Applicants for employment with the City and County of Denver must have valid work authorization that does not require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the U.S. For information about right to work, click here for English or here for Spanish.
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Location These positions may report to work between six event facilities: Central Park Pavilion, Chief Hosa Lodge, City Park Pavilion, Fleming Mansion, Montclair Civic Building, and Washington Park Boathouse.
What You’ll Do The Denver Parks Permitting team provides customer service and administrative support to those requesting various types of use permits for the City of Denver's parks and facilities, including athletic events, assemblies/demonstrations, facility rentals, public events, and special occasions. Customers include individuals, non-profits, businesses, sports delegations, neighborhood organizations, City Council offices, City Agencies, and more. The team processes permits according to City and Department policies, ensuring safe and compliant use of Denver’s parks and facilities. The majority of work occurs during event season (May – October). From November to April, work hours are minimal.
Job duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
Act as the on-site point of contact for events hosted at City facilities, overseeing operations to ensure compliance with rules, regulations, and permit agreements.
Conduct facility tours for prospective customers, highlighting and promoting facility features.
Lead walkthrough meetings with permit holders to finalize event logistics.
Interpret, apply, and clarify regulations, policies, and procedures for permit holders.
Maintain clear communication and coordination with internal and external customers, including email and phone correspondence.
Ensure event facilities are well maintained, tidying and organizing as needed, and promptly reporting any issues.
Assist customers with event setup/cleanup to ensure proper handling of facility furniture and meeting cleanup expectations.
Address event-related emergencies promptly and effectively, resolving issues as needed and coordinating with supervisors.
What You’ll Bring We are seeking organized and confident professionals with excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills, demonstrated attention to detail, and experience enforcing department policies and procedures.
Additional Desired Experience, Skills, and Characteristics
Experience in hospitality, customer service, or the events industry.
Ability to deliver excellent customer service.
Effective problem‑solving skills, resolving issues promptly.
Flexibility to adapt and respond quickly to changing demands within the team.
Comfortable working a varied schedule, including evenings and weekends.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word) and mobile phone applications.
Required Minimum Qualifications
Education: Graduation from high school or possession of a GED, HiSET, or TASC Certificate.
Experience: Two years of customer service work in special events or a related industry.
Education/Experience equivalency: Additional appropriate education may be substituted for the minimum experience requirements.
Licensure: Valid driver’s license at the time of application; licenses and certifications must be kept current.
Application Deadline This position is expected to stay open until April 5, 2026. Please submit your application as soon as possible and no later than midnight on 4/5/26.
Job Profile CC2949 Events Facilitator – ”To view the full job profile including position specifications, physical demands, and probationary period, click here.”
Position Type On‑call
Position Salary Range $22.53 – $33.80
Target Pay $22.53 per hour
Agency Parks and Recreation
Redeployment During Citywide Emergencies City and County of Denver employees may be redeployed to work in other capacities within their own agency or other city agencies to support core functions during a citywide emergency declared by the Mayor.
Equal Employment Opportunity The City and County of Denver provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, genetic information, age, or any other status protected under federal, state, and/or local law. It is your right to access oral or written language assistance, sign language interpretation, real‑time captioning via CART, or disability‑related accommodations. To request any of these services at no cost to you, please contact Jobs@Denvergov.org with three business days’ notice.
Work Authorization Applicants for employment with the City and County of Denver must have valid work authorization that does not require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the U.S. For information about right to work, click here for English or here for Spanish.
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