Job Description
Job Location: Erie Community Center - Erie, CO 80516
Position Type: Part Time
Salary Range: $18.56 - $23.20 Hourly
Job Category: Parks & Recreation
Party Attendants play a key role in making every celebration welcoming, engaging, and memorable. This position is perfect for someone who is personable, friendly, and comfortable working with guests of all ages. Party Attendants not only help set up and tear down event spaces, but they also lead party activities, engage with guests, and bring high energy to every celebration.
From organizing games and running activities to assisting families throughout birthday parties, events, and rentals, Party Attendants help create joyful, interactive experiences. They follow established routines while confidently responding to unexpected needs, ensuring events run smoothly from start to finish.
Want to see some of the faces who help make our department a success? View our Parks and Recreation Department Culture video by clicking here.
-
- -
- - - Part-Time, Hourly
- -
-
-
- -
- - -
- - - 2026 Hiring Range:
- -
- -
- - -
- - - $18.56/hr - $20.88/hr
- -
-
-
- -
- - -
- - - 2026 Full Range:
- -
- -
- - -
- - - $18.56/hr - $23.20/hr
- -
-
-
- -
- - - Posting Dates: Posting will remain open until positions are filled
- -
-
-
- -
- - - ** All incomplete applications will be withdrawn from the process once the positions are filled.
- - -
- - - Accommodations
- - - If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, or a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact Risk Management and Recruitment at RiskManagement@erieco.gov and Recruitment@erieco.gov.
- - -
- - - To review the full job description(s), including a full list of duties and physical & environmental factors, visit our
page here.
- -
-
Anticipated Work Schedule: Our ideal candidate will have consistent Friday evening and weekend availability, along with some flexibility to support scheduled parties and private events.
Party Attendants primarily work Friday evenings and weekends. Typical shifts may include:
- Friday: 6:00–10:00 p.m.
- Saturday daytime: 11:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
- Saturday evening: 3:30–9:00 p.m. or 6:00–10:00 p.m., depending on the party schedule
- Sunday: 11:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m. or 2:30–6:30 p.m.
- Private Events: Additional shifts may be available for private events on Friday evenings and throughout the day on Saturdays and Sundays. Shift times vary based on the event and may occasionally extend beyond regular facility hours.
Duties And Responsibilities:
Party Attendant Duties
- Assist Recreation staff in performing daily duties in a variety of rental operations. This includes, but is not limited to, shelter rentals, birthday parties and rentals at the Erie Community Center, the Erie Community Park and the Coal Creek Café
- Set up, tear down of event related equipment required, including but not limited to tables, chairs, tents, trash cans, signage, decorations, photo booth and other event/rental related items
- Responsible for opening/closing specific areas of the Erie Community Center and Coal Creek Café
- Engage with guests, offer assistance, and participate in activities during birthday parties, events, and rentals to ensure a memorable experience
- Maintains work area, facilities, supplies and equipment to ensure a safe and sanitary environment.
- Operate Town owned vehicles including but not limited to cars, golf carts, and gators safely and responsibly following established policies and procedures set by the Town
- Ensure the safety of guests and program participants by enforcing all rules and policies with staff and guests and practicing safe food handling procedures
- Provides exceptional guest service to all guests. Responds to information requests, comments, and complaints from the public
- May need to administer first aid, CPR, and other medical attention as needed
- Communicates with Assistant Coordinator, Coordinator and MOD on current projects and work orders
- Completes a variety of paperwork including daily records and logs and incident reports
- Maintains frequent communications with other staff and volunteers within the Community Center and Division. Reports any issues or concerns with inventory, facility conditions, policies and incidents to supervisory staff as needed
- Attends and participates in staff meetings and trainings
Town Wide Expectations/Duties
- Serve as a professional ambassador of the Town by maintaining a professional image, a team-based collaborative approach, and high ethical standards
- Inspect facilities and program areas to ensure a safe environment. Report safety concerns as needed.
- Interpret, communicate, and enforce all Department, Town, County, State and Federal policies and procedures within areas of program responsibility
- Complete all required safety trainings in a timely manner and ensures staff compliance
- Develop and accomplish goals and objectives to support the Department and Town mission
Other/Miscellaneous
- Perform other related duties as assigned. May aid the Facility Maintenance Department when available
Qualifications and BenefitsMinimum
Qualifications
- Must be a minimum of 16 years of age.
- One-year related experience is preferred.
Certificates/Licenses/Registrations
- Ability to obtain CPR, First Aid and AED certification within three months of employment.
-
- -
- - - Pre-employment screenings include:
- -
-
-
- -
- - - Background checks include:
- -
- - - - National and County Criminal Scan
- - - - Sex-Offender Registry check
- - - - Motor Vehicle Report through DMV
- -
- -
-
Benefits:
Part-Time employees receive the following benefits:
- Free membership to the Erie Community Center
- Access to the Town's Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Colorado Sick Leave (1 hour of accrued, paid leave per 30 hours worked, up to 48 hours per year)
- Childcare benefits, including 10% discount to any KinderCare location in Colorado
Eligible part-time employees may participate in the following additional benefits:
- Robust Medical, Dental and Vision plans
- Supplemental Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Plans
- Employee Discount Program through Benefits Hub
- Employer sponsored wellness program, including employee-based fitness classes
EEOC: The Town is dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity in any term, condition or privilege of employment. Applicants, employees and former employees are protected from employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age (40 or older), disability and genetic information (including family medical history), veteran status, marital status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law. This prohibition includes unlawful harassment or discrimination based on any of these protected classes. Unlawful harassment includes verbal or physical conduct, which has the purpose or effect of substantially interfering with an individual’s work performance or creating a severe, intimidating, hostile or offensive work environment. This provision applies to all employees, including directors, supervisors, co-workers, and non-employees such as residents, members of all boards and task force groups, contractors, vendors, consultants, etc.
