Park Ambassador - PT

The City of Sugar Land is seeking a part-time Park Ambassador in the Parks and Recreation Department. Why Should You Join Our Team? We are a full-service municipality located approximately 20 miles southwest of downtown Houston that invests in our team and offers real opportunities for career growth. We pay our Park Ambassador an hourly rate starting at $18.00 depending on your qualifications and experience.

Benefits At-A-Glance:

Paid Parental Leave On-site Wellness facilities and programming (mind, body spirit & financial preparedness); and Access to multiple mental health benefits and resources, including a robust EAP… If we have your attention… Please. Continue. Reading! About the City of Sugar Land The City of Sugar Land, a municipality with a population of 111,026, provides the highest quality of affordable services to meet the needs of its residents. Master-planned communities and welcoming neighborhoods enhance home values and create a sense of belonging. The community offers outstanding schools, libraries, parks, museums, restaurants, entertainment venues, and other resources that make Sugar Land a great place to work, live and raise a family. Sugar Land's aggressive economic development program has created a business-friendly environment, and numerous high-profile regional and international corporations have chosen Sugar Land as their corporate home. Sugar Land is also home to an award-winning regional airport and multiple civic organizations for those interested in the community and government.

Our City Mission :

WE ARE TRAILBLAZERS!

Relentless in Our Pursuit of Good so that Our Employees, Residents, and Businesses Can Enjoy a Life Better than They Can Even Imagine.

Our Employee Values :

Our values ignite passion, drive, and a sense of purpose, fostering a thriving and successful organizational culture! We follow the

BLAZE Values:

Bold :

We encourage each other to be bold in our ideas, decisions, and actions. We embrace innovation and take risks to drive progress.

Loyal :

We are loyal to each other, the City and our Mission and Vision. We support each other to foster a cohesive and collaborative work environment. We celebrate our successes and address the challenges facing us, together.

Adaptable :

We are resilient because we adapt to changing landscapes and market dynamics. We are flexible and understand the need for work-life balance. We embrace new technologies and evolving trends.

Zealous :

We are committed to excellence in all endeavors. We encourage each other to strive for the highest standards of public service, quality, and performance. We hold ourselves, and each other, accountable for our words and actions.

Empowered :

We are empowered with the necessary resources, opportunities, and responsibilities to excel in our roles. We seek out opportunities for development and growth and help others do the same. We are inclusive, we embrace our differences and recognize the strength that comes from different perspectives and experiences. We are TrailBLAZErs! We are proud to have been named one of the Top 50 places to live in the United States by The Press of Atlantic City and the Top 25 Best Places to Live for Families by Fortune Magazine. We hire people based on their potential, not just their experience. We have an informal work environment but are serious about what we do. We believe that happy, diverse and talented employees add value to the City . We do our best to hire friendly, professional people who work hard and play well with others. We also promote a healthy work-life balance and personal development . As a Park Ambassador , you will: Be responsible for driving city vehicles to monitor City parks. Routinely check park equipment to ensure it is properly functioning. Ensure that parks and fields are being used properly by patrons. Interact with patrons on a regular basis and provide excellent customer service. Work special events and special programs that are hosted by the City and the Parks and Recreation Department. Required to work as an essential employee before, during and after an emergency or disaster. Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by your direct supervisor or Director. Stay abreast of, and comply with, all City and departmental policies and procedures.

Formal Education:

High School diploma or GED Training (License and/or Certification): Valid Texas Driver's License Class C The citizens of Sugar Land depend on City employees before, during and after an emergency or disaster to provide or restore essential public services for the health, safety and quality of life for our community. In the event of a wide scale emergency that could impact our community, all employees must be ready to assist in managing the crisis and will be considered essential for the continuity of governmental operations. Our success is achieved by the courage to do things differently and accept that failure will occur on the path to innovation. The City of Sugar Land is an equal Opportunity employer.