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Volunteer - Office of Sports and Entertainment

The City of Jacksonville Office of Sports and Entertainment is seeking talented, enthusiastic, and dynamic volunteers to assist in the production of large-scale events and activities for the City of Jacksonville. Job duties and positions vary based on event, but some examples include:

Guest Services
Premium Experiences Host
Ushers
Parade Marshals
Litter clean-up
Fan Fare
Stage Assistants

Events produced by the Office of Sports and Entertainment with possible volunteer opportunities include:

Florida vs. Georgia
Jacksonville Jazz Festival
World of Nations Celebration
Jacksonville Sea & Sky Spectacular
Martin Luther King Jr. Breakfast
Fourth of July Fireworks Celebration
Veterans Day Parade

Qualifications

Minimum age of 15 years old (some positions require 18 years of age)
Love interacting with the public and excellent customer service skills
Ability to multi-task, work in a fast-paced environment, flexible and dependable
Ability to work independently under general policy directions and exercise independent judgment when appropriate

Compensation & Hours

Volunteering is unpaid. Days and times of work will vary based on dates of the specific event. However, volunteers enjoy being on-site at the events free-of-charge, receive a free meal, snacks and beverages while volunteering, and most events also provide a free volunteer t-shirt (exception is MLK Breakfast where attire is business casual).

Anyone interested in volunteer opportunities can register in the volunteer database and browse current openings at https://cityofjacksonville.volunteerlocal.com/volunteer/?id=40737

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