Assistant Event Coordinator (Temporary Part-time

ORGANIZATION AND AREA INFORMATION: Nestled in the central part of Southeastern Arizona’s Gila Valley, the City of Safford is a thriving rural Arizona City. With a population of just over ten thousand, it is the largest municipality in Graham County. Incorporated as a town in 1901 and becoming a city in 1955, Safford has become the major hub for Southeastern Arizona. The City of Safford as an organization has multiple different departments and over 230 staff members including full-time employees, seasonal employees, volunteer firefighters and councilmembers to staff all the different positions at the City. The City also provides all utilities for its residents and other residents in surrounding areas. In addition to the major utilities of gas, water, electric, sewer, and sanitation, the City has a landfill and airport that service the county.

SUMMARY: Under general supervision, assisting the City’s Administrative Events Liaison with peak seasonal special events and leisure services programs.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISITICS: This is single tiered position that reports directly to the Administrative Events Liaison.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills and other characteristics. The list that follows is not intended as a comprehensive list; it is intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed, and may be required to perform additional, position-specific tasks. The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

• Assists with the City’s peak seasonal special events and leisure services programs from September through December. 
• Assists with programming timelines and equipment and/or supplies in support of peak seasonal special events and leisure services programs. 
• Promotes effective working relationships and partnerships with community groups, schools, sponsors, local businesses, media representatives and other parties with program interests and interaction. 
• Provides customer service and assistance to patrons, participants, and the public; and provides information regarding event and programs services. 
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 

Education, Experience, Certifications and Licenses:

• High School diploma or equivalent GED certificate, or equivalent experience. 
• Valid State of Arizona Driver’s license.

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Skill in understanding community cultural, recreational, and social activities. 
• Skill in operating computers and applicable software applications. 
• Skill in following and effectively communicating verbal and written instructions. 
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effecting working relationships.

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS & CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Capable of working weekends and evenings in support of peak seasonal special events and leisure services programs. 
• Capable of assisting with the set-up and breakdown of tentage and other related equipment in support of any event and program services. 
• Work is routinely performed outside with exposure to inclement weather, and varying temperatures. 
• Subject to standing (sometimes for extended periods of time), walking (sometimes long distances), bending, reaching, kneeling, and occasional lifting of objects up to 50 pounds.

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