Recreation and Events Assistant

Please note: Application may not be accepted if it is incomplete. Adding your resume and/or cover letter in lieu of the application may not be accepted as well.

Are you passionate about creating unforgettable experiences and energized by planning and executing exciting events?

Join the City of Bothell’s Parks and Recreation Department as a Recreation and Events Assistant, where you’ll help bring joy and excitement to our community through recreation programs and events. We are currently hiring for two positions, one focused on Community Events and the other on Facilities and Programs.

Note: This is anticipated to start in May 2026. This is a temporary full-time position. This position has authorized funding for up to six (6) full months from hire. This is also a non-represented and non-benefited position. 

• 8am - 4pm, 8:30am - 4:30pm or 9an to 5pm,  Monday through Friday (in office only)
• Schedule may be adjusted during Fourth of July and other events. 

Recruitment information: The first review of applications will be Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 5:00 pm.  

What will you do in this position?

• Provide on-site support for the department’s signature events, including the Fourth of July parade, concerts in the park, movie nights, and youth programs, assisting with event setup and breakdown, logistics coordination, and crowd management.
• Assist with vendor coordination and help strengthen community partnerships through outreach efforts.
• Organize, schedule, and support program and event logistics in alignment with established procedures and guidelines.
• Support the administrative team in managing facility rentals, including coordinating schedules, processing payments, handling documentation, and delivering excellent customer service.
• Maintain proactive and timely communication with customers regarding programs, facilities, and services, ensuring questions and concerns are addressed efficiently.

A successful candidate in this position will:

• Work together with the Bothell Community and Departments to cultivate strong and successful partnerships.
• Effectively evaluate and prioritize various tasks, projects, and demands.
• Openly receive new ideas and other perspectives.
• Ensure clear and efficient communication of information and ideas through diverse communication channels.
• Have an innovative approach or solutions to situations, problems, and opportunities. 

To read the full job description and review the minimum qualifications, click here.

We are committed to being a safe, equitable, and inclusive workplace and community. 

The City of Bothell is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing equal opportunity for all employees and applicants.  Our employees are people with different strengths, experiences and backgrounds, who share a passion for improving people’s lives.    The City of Bothell recruits, hires, trains, promotes, compensates, and administers all personnel actions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sex stereotyping, pregnancy (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, ancestry, medical condition, marital status, military or veteran status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law.     

We seek to recruit and hire talented and engaged job candidates from a widely diverse range of backgrounds.  We celebrate the diversity in our workplace and community and believe it makes us stronger.  

If you need a reasonable accommodation to support your participation in the recruitment and selection process, please send an email to hrhelpdesk@bothellwa.gov.

To learn more about the City of Bothell’s commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, visit the DEI at Bothell Webpage.

Why Bothell? 
Bothell offers a career-enriching opportunity to apply your skills and experience in a way that has a positive effect on the community. We encourage professional growth and for employees to “think outside the box”.  

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