Website City of Portland, Maine
About the Role
As a member of the Event Services Staff, you will handle a versatile range of responsibilities tailored to the specific needs of each event. Your primary focus will be ensuring a safe and positive experience for guests by managing crowd flow, overseeing security protocols, and coordinating emergency responses. You will also take a hands-on approach to event operations, including facility set-up, cleaning, and assisting with food and beverage logistics. This role serves as an operational anchor, enforcing City Codes and state regulations while occasionally providing training and guidance to on-call staff to maintain high standards of service.
Necessary Special Requirements:
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends and holidays. Must possess a TIPS (Training for Intervention Procedures) Certification and a TWIC (Transportation Worker Identification Credential) or the ability to obtain within 6 months of hire. Must have a valid State of Maine Class C driver’s license and must have and maintain a good driving record. Offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of criminal background check.
Why Join the City of Portland?
Working for the City means joining an organization that is deeply committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. As an Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity employer, we provide a supportive environment where all backgrounds are welcome. This Grade 8 union position starts at $19.02/hour and includes a pro-rated benefits package with options for health insurance, retirement plans, and tuition reduction programs at local colleges. We invite you to contribute your skills to a team that keeps Portland’s public facilities thriving and safe for everyone.
To apply for this job please visit dhcmaine.com.