PC Party Coordinator

Job DetailsJob Location: Park Center - Glenview, IL 60026Position Type: Part Time“Recreate” a better life with a career in the field of Parks & Recreation! 

JOB SUMMARY: The Party Coordinator is responsible for coordinating birthday parties and private Splash rentals at Park Center from initial planning and booking through event execution. This role involves enthusiastically communicating directly with families to discuss party options and themes, booking events, scheduling staff, and ensuring all weekend birthday parties and private rentals run smoothly. The Party Coordinator will help create a fun, organized, and memorable experience for every guest while providing excellent customer service throughout the process. The Party Coordinator is responsible to perform the following essential functions including, but not limited to:

Follow up with inquiries from families regarding party options (both pick-a-parties and Splash pool parties)
Provide interested patrons with instructions on how to book parties online and create household account
Assist patrons with booking party rentals, book rental room in system, and schedule party staff
Creates charge out forms and receive additional payments from parties using extra time or having extra people over the allotted limit
Communicates with contractors for party booking
Oversees all weekend parties and private rentals, including party staff
Works with Supervisor when crafts and game materials need to be ordered for themed parties
Ensures party rooms are cleaned after parties by patrons
Confirms party schedule with supervisor

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent required.
1-2 years of prior experience working with children and adults.
Outstanding customer service skills, including active listening to customer needs.
Demonstrated ability to respond to phone calls and emails with a sense of urgency.
Excellent communication skills and utilizing technology (Microsoft Word, Excel, and Teams).

PAY & SCHEDULING:

Year-round, part-time position. Consistent weekend availability is an essential requirement.
Weekend availability required: Must be available to work most weekend shifts (Saturday and Sunday), typically between 12:00 PM and 6:00 PM, with the possibility of occasional later hours.
Weekday availability required: Must be available to work 2–3 days per week (Monday–Friday), approximately 3 hours per day.

BENEFITS WE OFFER: Complimentary Park Center Health and Fitness Membership, Outdoor and Indoor Pool Membership, Dog Park and Ice Center Membership as well as discounts to other facilities.
 

APPLY ONLINE

Visit us at www.GlenviewParks.org – click on “Jobs” at the top of the page.

If interested, please apply early. Recruiting and interviewing will begin immediately.
The Glenview Park District is an Equal Opportunity Employer

FOR MORE INFORMATION

For any questions, please contact Kara Graber
(224) 521-2584  [email protected]