Event Support Assistant

Help Bring Kentwood Events to Life!

Do you enjoy being active, working with people, and being part of the action? Join the City of Kentwood Parks and Recreation team as an Event Support Assistant and help bring community events, programs, and celebrations to life!

In this hands-on role, you’ll help set up, support, and tear down events throughout the community. If you enjoy variety, teamwork, and staying active, this is a great opportunity to get involved in the events and programs that make Kentwood a great place to live.

Pay & Perks

Earn $18.00–$20.00 per hour

As an Event Support Assistant, you’ll also receive a 20% discount off the resident rate for:

• Facility rentals
• Events
• Recreation program registration fees
• Community Center memberships

New Kentwood Community Center Opening September 26, 2026!

Take advantage of a discounted Kentwood Community Center membership and enjoy:

• • 3 free fitness classes per month
  • Early access to program registration and special member rates
  • Discounts at the multisport simulator and bistro
  • Affordable child watch
  • Fitness area with cardio, strength-conditioning equipment, and free weights
  • 3-lane walking track
  • Drop-in pickleball, basketball, and volleyball

What You’ll Do 

• Assist with setup and teardown of event equipment, including tables, chairs, tents, stages, barricades, and signage
• Load, unload, transport, and organize event supplies and materials
• Arrange event layouts based on diagrams or supervisor instructions
• Assemble and disassemble basic event equipment, ensuring safety and stability
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of event spaces before, during, and after events
• Provide on-site support during events, including adjusting setups and assisting staff as needed
• Follow safety procedures and use proper lifting techniques and protective equipment
• Report equipment issues, safety concerns, or supply needs to supervisors
• Work collaboratively with staff, volunteers, vendors, and community partners
• Deliver friendly, professional service when interacting with the public and event participants

About You

You’re reliable, energetic, and enjoy hands-on work. You work well with others, take direction, and aren't afraid to jump in and help wherever needed.

Minimum Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED
• One year of experience in event support, setup, operations, or a related field (or equivalent combination of training and experience)
• Strong teamwork and communication skills
• Attention to detail and ability to follow instructions accurately
• Customer-focused mindset with a professional and courteous approach
• Dependability, punctuality, and adaptability in changing environments

For more details about responsibilities and qualifications, view the full job description here.

Why join the Kentwood Parks and Recreation team:

The Kentwood Parks and Recreation Department enriches the lives of community members through recreational classes, programs, and activities. As well as providing green spaces, a community farmers market, community events, and very soon, a Community Center.

Within Kentwood’s 21 square miles, Parks and Recreation oversees:

• 15 parks covering more than 300 acres
• 13+ miles of non-motorized trails
• Splashpads, pickleball courts, playgrounds, and gathering spaces
• Variety of rental facilities available
• 1000+ recreation programs and community events each year

Apply Today 

If you’re dependable, enjoy working with people, and want to be part of the action, we’d love to have you on our team!

Apply today and help bring Kentwood events to life.