Seasonal Park Event Technician

About the Department

The Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board (MPRB) is accepting applications for outgoing and experienced Park Event Technicians to support the Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board by working outdoor events over the summer in the Parks. This position assists with over 200 free outdoor concerts at six different venues, and over 70 movie nights at dozens of local parks.  This position sets up and breaks down A/V and Event equipment and oversee the programming on-site. 


This position may be assigned to different areas.  Duties, tasks, responsibilities, and qualifications will vary depending on assignment.  Position will work up to 30 hours per week, mostly evenings and weekends as late as midnight to 1:00 a.m.

JOIN OUR CREW, WE NEED YOU:

Join the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board and make a difference in your community! We are looking for seasonal workers who love nature, people, and fun.  Apply today and enjoy learning new skills, meeting new friends, and serving the community, all while working in our beautiful park system. Whether you are interested in recreation, environmental education, maintenance, or customer service, we have a job for you!

Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of one of the premier park systems in the United States.   Our picturesque lakes, neighborhood parks, recreation centers, and diversified programming make the park system an important component of what makes Minneapolis a great place to live, play and work!  

Position Duties

• Provide the best sound and video possible with the resources available.
• Set-up and operate small and medium sized outdoor live sound reinforcement systems.
• Set-up and operate outdoor video projection system.
• Utilize signal flow and proper gain structure with all necessary microphones, mixing consoles, amplifiers, processors, equalizers, loud speakers, monitors, snakes, cables, stands and auxiliary equipment.
• Communicate effectively to provide excellent customer service.
• Adapt to changing conditions and situations.
• Work in a team environment.
• Assist MPRB in identifying and addressing the park and recreation needs of underserved and under-represented communities.

Minimum Qualifications

Need to Have: 

• High School degree or equivalent
• Valid driver’s license and safe driving record

• Associate Degree in Audio Production/Engineering degree 
• Related experience: Two (2) years 

• Knowledge of advanced principles and best practices of audio/visual equipment, setup, and troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of principles and best practices of event coordinatization and management.
• Knowledge of principles and best practices of customer service.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Ability to have reliable internet and cell phone access.
• Ability to move to various sites around Minneapolis.
• Ability to work up to 30 hours per week, mostly evenings and weekends as late as midnight to 1:00 a.m.

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.
•  Climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, driving, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing, walking backwards, walking on rough terrain and repetitive motions.
•  Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
•  The ability to safely operate a motor vehicle as incumbents are subject to local travel to and from work locations.  Operating or utilizing equipment requiring continuous or repetitive hand/arm movements.  The ability to remain in a sitting or standing position for extended periods of time.
•  The incumbent may be required to traverse on rough, uneven terrain, as well as wet and slippery surfaces and to ascend and descend ladders to access work areas.
•  Work outside year-round in all types of weather conditions.  

Other Qualifications

View a full list of qualifications and job description. 

Selection Process:
 To apply for this temporary position, applicants must complete an online application with supplemental questions at www.minneapolisparks.org/jobs.  This position is open until filled. 
 
What steps the selection process involves:

• We review your minimum qualifications.
• We conduct an interview.
• References, including verification of employment and work performance, may be considered. Applicant must provide current contact information for at least two (2) references on their application.  Past performance and discipline may be considered.
• We conduct a background check. Upon receiving a conditional offer of employment, the applicant will be asked to sign an informed consent allowing the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board to obtain their criminal history in connection with the positions sought. View the MPRB Background Check Policy here.

Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board- a great place to play, work and make a difference in the lives of others.    

The MPRB is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a tobacco-free workplace and park system.

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