Job Description

Through hospitality, the Park Host provides a tangible presence of security, a source of information, and a welcoming invitation to enjoy the various amenities and activities in the park. Park Hosts play a key role in ensuring the park is a welcoming urban green space.

Pay Rate: $25.00/hourly

Required Licensure:

• Valid Driver's License

Shift Specifics:

• SEASONAL POSITION - From May 1st to Sept. 30th
• Wed. - Sun. from 1:30pm to 10:00pm

Primary Tasks and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Provides hospitality, serving as a friendly face for park visitors, offering general information about the park, its programs, and the immediate vicinity.
• Executes planned park activities.
• Executing horticultural duties and maintaining the environmental upkeep, including detailed cleanliness and frequent audits of park grounds
• Develops and maintains positive relationships with Residents, Merchants, Employees, Visitors, and Law Enforcement
• Maintains effective and professional communication with all Park Hosts, Team leads, Parks Management, and stakeholders.
• Daily report of all park duties as assigned.

This position will require work in all weather conditions. Weather-appropriate uniforms provided.

Block by Block is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

We are proud to offer the following benefits:

Insurance: Medical with available FSA and/or HSA, Dental, Vision, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, Life, and Accidental Death and Dismemberment, Critical Illness, and Accident.

Paid time off: Vacation, Sick Time and/or PTO (Only where required by local requirements and contract agreements), Paid Leave (only where required by law), Holidays (only where required by contract agreement), Floating Holidays (only where required by contract agreement), Birthday Pay (eligible after one year of service at most locations unless otherwise stated in CBA), Jury Duty (only where required by law).

Other: 401K Retirement Savings Plan

Qualifications

REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent
• Reliable and accountable individual with a strong work ethic and personal integrity
• Excellent communication skills with a positive attitude
• Must possess a friendly disposition and professional demeanor.
• Able to resolve conflict and escalate as necessary.
• Multitasker with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent attention to detail and vigilant dedication to safety
• Must be passionate about public space and willing to work outdoors in all weather conditions.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job:

• Requires the ability to sit or stand for long periods.
• Requires the ability to lift office & recreational inventory, occasionally up to 50 pounds.