City of Durham

Special Events Ambassador

City of Durham  •  $38k - $46k/yr  •  Durham, NC (Onsite)  •  1 hour ago
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Job Description

Posting number: 25-05690

Department: Transportation

Job classification: PARKING AMBS PT

Posting type: Open

Categories: Code Enforcement, Transportation, Internship, Career Exploration

Summary

Work. Serve. Thrive. With the City of Durham

Advance in your career while making a real difference in the community you serve.

Hourly Rate: $18.83

Workdays/Times: Varies Monday - Saturday

The Transportation Department plans, builds, and maintains a safe and vibrant multi-modal transportation network that supports safety, mobility, and environmental sustainability to provide a superior quality of life for our residents, businesses, and visitors. If you're interested in helping bring innovative, community-focused transportation solutions to our community while growing in your career, come to Durham!

To collect special event parking fees and assist in directing and parking arriving customers attending special events and festivals while providing excellent customer service. This is accomplished by collecting parking fees at the City's parking facilities, performing cashier responsibilities and making proper cash transactions.

Examples of duties

  • Collects a fixed Special Events parking fee upon entry to the parking facility; issues receipts; operates handheld mobile devices.
  • Directs traffic to appropriate parking areas
  • Monitor parking facilities for capacity and screens for parking permits
  • Respond to inquiries from customers regarding the parking facilities, rules and regulations.
  • Provides assistance to parking lot customers to include giving directions, explaining charges, etc.; refer unusual customer-related problems to supervisor.
  • Reports any problems, accidents, unsafe conditions and equipment malfunctions to supervisor.
  • Operates a handheld mobile special event device in receiving credit card payments.
  • Interacts in a positive and responsive manner with customers, attendees of events, and the general public.

Qualifications

  • High School/GED.
  • 1 years of related customer service experience.
  • Valid NC Driver's License.

Supplemental information

  • Experience with basic math calculations.
  • Experience with basic computer skills.
  • Experience with two-way radios.
City of Durham

About City of Durham

The City of Durham is "Where Careers Meet Community."

Our employees create the environment that enables the Bull City to thrive. We reward them with an exceptional compensation package, opportunities for advancement and impact, and a supportive workplace that values their contributions – all in one of the nation’s most desirable places to live, work, and play.

Ready to connect with a career that serves the Bull City? Visit DurhamNC.gov/Careers to view and apply for available jobs.

Industry
Government & Public Safety
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Durham, NC
Year Founded
1869
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