Summary

Civic Center Conservancy is looking for a Seasonal Event Associate to support the Conservancy team with the in-park operations and oversight of our weekly Civic Center EATS food truck event and for other special events as needed. This role will have manager-on-duty responsibilities, oversee the event crew for load ins/set-ups and load outs/tear downs and will interact with volunteers, production partners, vendors, and the general public.

Description

Reports to: Event Success CoOrdinator
Supervises: NonE
Terms: SEASONAL | PART TIME, Up to 20 hourS per week | NON-EXeMPT
Civic Center Conservancy is looking for a Seasonal Event Associate to support the Conservancy team with the in-park operations and oversight of our weekly Civic Center EATS food truck event and for other special events as needed. This role will have manager-on-duty responsibilities, oversee the event crew for load ins/set-ups and load outs/tear downs and will interact with volunteers, production partners, vendors, and the general public. We can provide a regular and predictable schedule of up to 20 hours per week through October. This position will be working almost completely outside in a downtown, urban park environment.

Who you are

  • You love logistics and are great at shepherding them – especially those associated with events and activations.
  • You are a strong executor of events, programs, and other activation strategies and can anticipate and solve problems.
  • You possess a strong customer service ethos.
  • You are self-motivated and operate independently and as part of a team.
  • You know how to delegate tasks effectively.

Required Time Availability Parameters

This position will support in-park activities produced by the Civic Center Conservancy and will be expected to be available to work the hours stated below. If you cannot regularly work this schedule, please do not apply. Occasional conflicts may be acceptable:
All work will take place between July 1, 2025 (or whenever a suitable candidate can be found) and October 16, 2025 on the following schedule:

  • Wednesdays and Thursdays: 8:00 am to 4:00 pm

There will be weeks where activations are not being run that we can discuss with candidates as they progress through the process.
Additional hours may be available to support other CCC-produced activations outside these parameters as well.  These may include Indy Eve on July 3, Night Market on 9/19, and Dia de los Muertos on 10/25.

 

Duties and Responsibilities

Civic Center EATS Activation support/Manager-On-Duty

  • In partnership with the Event Success Coordinator, you will serve as Manager-on-Duty for Civic Center EATS.
  • Clear and consistent communication with the Event Success Coordinator about event needs and incidents.
  • Serve as on-site event manager, supervisor and primary on-site event contact for event crew, vendors, production partners, Denver Parks & Recreation, Denver Police, and other stakeholders.
  • Interface with Civic Center EATS Music Partner
  • Oversee and guide the set-up and/or strike of the event including tables, chairs, umbrellas, tents, water tree and other Civic Center EATS infrastructure by Aramark and Youth Employment Academy.
  • Lead load-out of EATS food truck vendors, including collection of EATS gift certificates and vouchers.
  • Deliver certificates, vouchers, and Greek Theater basement key to arranged location daily.
  • Submit reports to CCC Management as requested or on a daily or weekly basis.

qualifications and competencies

  • Minimum of 2 seasons of logistics and operations experience for outdoor events especially in park setting, and understanding the constraints and challenges of those locations.
  • Excellent customer service skills – especially with donors, vendors and teammates.
  • Experience in working with and managing volunteers.
  • Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds.
  • Demonstrated ability to steward relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Willingness and ability to work in an outside environment
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate and effectively interact with people across cultures, ranges of ability, genders, ethnicities, races, and other identities in order to create an inclusive, equitable, and welcoming environment.
  • Previous experience working with youth (16-24) is preferred.
  • Spanish-language proficiency or higher preferred but not required.

Compensation

This part-time position is paid hourly at a rate of $27-30/hr with a retention bonus of $500 for staying through October 16. The position does not include any benefits. The position does not come with any benefits.
 

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