The Presidio Trust is seeking to hire a seasonal Event Operations Coordinator to join the Visitor Services team. Once an Army Base, the Presidio of San Francisco is now a new kind of national park. The 1,500-acre Presidio is richly layered in history, is a natural oasis for wildlife, plants, and people, and offers iconic views known around the world. In its third decade as a park, public awareness and enjoyment of this exceptional place continues grow.
Our ideal candidate is an outgoing and approachable ambassador, committed to delivering extraordinary visitor experiences in the Presidio. You have a can-do attitude, and you foster and maintain positive and collaborative working relationships with fellow Trust colleagues, production crews, vendors, program partners, tenants, and safety personnel.
The Event Operations Coordinator may serve as the primary on-site contact for events that range in size from 50-20,000+ participants, to ensure compliance with terms of permit and established rules, monitor the safety and flow of events, and ensure that park rules and safety procedures are followed. The position directly engages with the public, on-site event/program managers, clients, U.S. Park Police, Trust Fire Marshal, NPS Law Enforcement, and others.
The seasonal positions are for five (5) months working 40 hours per week. Workdays include regular weekends, early morning, late evenings, and may adjust seasonally based on programs and events calendar.
The position has limited benefits and a starting at $30.79 per hour, and is included in a bargaining unit, specifically The Laborer’s International Union of North America, Local 792, United Public Employees of California. Applications received by May 17, 2024 will receive first consideration.
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Email your completed Employment Application to jobs@presidiotrust.gov.
The Visitor Engagement Team is dedicated to welcoming people of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities to enjoy their national park. They encourage and facilitate access through three key functions: Visitor Services (including permitted recreational events and activities), Community Partnerships (encouraging community access and support of an inclusive and relevant park), and Volunteer Programs (engaging volunteers in stewarding the park and welcoming visitors).
The Presidio Trust has identified this position as subject to an employment background check which shall consist of a review of applicable county, state and Federal criminal and civil records, state bankruptcy indexes, driver’s license. An individual’s granting of a background investigation and resulting report is voluntary. However, employment in this sensitive position is contingent upon the successful completion of an employment background check. The Presidio Trust may refuse to hire an individual, may rescind an offer of employment to an individual, or may review and terminate the employment of a current employee not successfully completing the background check.
The Presidio Trust is an equal opportunity employer, offering a competitive benefits package. To apply, download the employment application from our website at www.presidio.gov/presidio-trust/jobs and submit your application to our email address listed on our website.