Operational Specialist

The Part-Time Operational Specialist: Lookout Mountain Venues performs facility-based customer service projects and housekeeping duties for Boettcher Mansion and Lookout Mountain Nature Center. These venues are located inside the Lookout Mountain Nature Preserve at 900 Colorow Road, Golden, CO 80401. This position will be part-time and support the Mansion's and Nature Center’s activities, meetings, and special events, which consist of weddings and receptions and other social gatherings.

SCHEDULE:

Please be aware that the schedule for this position will vary according to event calendar and will largely be scheduled around the set-up and break down of events. Typically, the position will report 3 days per week depending on the event schedule and time of year. It is important applicants are aware that schedule can vary week to week.  Please note that Monday-Wednesday or Tuesday-Thursday are the schedules to choose from.

COMPENSATION:

Hiring Range: $20.00 - $21.00 USD Hourly

Compensation will be determined based on education, experience, and skills.

BENEFITS:

Please note that this is a part-time, temporary & non-benefit position. There is no holiday pay. Employees are able to earn 1 hour of sick leave for every 30 hours worked, up to 48 hours.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Perform routine facility activities, such as cleaning and sanitizing duties to include kitchens, restrooms, event spaces and exhibit hall.
• Follow plans for building and event operations, including furniture set-up and breakdown.
• Respond to urgent situations by determining necessary plan of action.
• Determine supplies needed & utilizing available resources.
• Keep exterior free of debris and water outdoor plants.
• Snow removal from venues as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Research shows that women and other underrepresented and historically marginalized groups tend to apply only when they check every box in the posting. If you are reading this and hesitating to click “apply” for that reason, we encourage you to go for it! A true passion and excitement for making an impact is just as important as work experience. 

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• HS Diploma or GED and 1 year of experience in an administrative or customer-facing role. 
• Prior experience in high volume events/venues, custodial work, customer service, or hospitality.  
• Additional education or certification beyond high school.  
• The ideal candidate is someone who takes initiative, with a go-getter, can-do attitude.
• Must be able to exert up to 50 lbs constantly and 50-100 lbs occasionally.
• A flexible schedule that can adjust week to week for pre and post-event needs.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Outstanding time management skills. 
• Customer service/interpersonal skills.

ADDITIONAL JOB INFORMATION:

Accommodations Statement: We encourage people with disabilities to apply and are committed to providing reasonable accommodations throughout our hiring process. For assistance with applications, interviews, or other hiring-related accommodations, contact [email protected]. This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot provide application status updates. 

• Criminal History and MVR Background Checks are required for every position. 
• A valid Colorado driver’s license is required for positions that drive on County Business in either a county or personal vehicle within 30-days of hire or beginning to serve as an intern or volunteer. 
• Offer of employment contingent upon successful completion of criminal history, motor vehicle report, education verification, and/or references.
• Current Jefferson County employees must apply through their employee profile in Workday.
• In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

APPLICATION:

Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.

All applicants must submit an online employment application by 11:59PM on the posted cut-off date. Follow this link to apply now: Jefferson County Colorado Career Opportunities

A resume and cover letter submitted with your application is encouraged but will not substitute for the information requested on the application. Applications are reviewed for minimum qualifications listed in the qualifications section of the job bulletin, and applicants are contacted directly by the hiring team if selected. To view the status of your application, please log into your candidate portal.   

For more details on the recruitment process, please visit: https://www.jeffco.us/1860/FAQs

Questions? Contact the Jefferson County Recruitment Team at 303-271-8420 or [email protected]