THIS IS A NON-CIVIL SERVICE POSITION POSTING DATE: 10/03/2024 SALARY RANGE: $15.00 - $30,000.00 Hourly BACKGROUND CHECK: Eligible candidates under final consideration for appointment to positions identified as positions of trust will be required to complete authorization for a Criminal Background Check and/or Fingerprint screening and must be successfully completed. PROBATION: All persons, including current City employees, selected for this position must complete a mandatory 6-month probation. CLASS DESCRIPTION Baltimore City Department of Recreation and Parks is seeking a Community Aide to serve in the capacity of Disc Jockey. The person selected for this position must be professional and communicate effectively in line with the agency's mission. The person selected will create music, play music, and maintain professionalism at all times. The ideal person is people-focused and can gauge facility participants to get them involved in the venue. This position may also be responsible for lighting and visual effects timed with music for the atmosphere. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS Must have above average oral and communication skills and be comfortable interacting with people; Must be at least 18 years of age; Should have one year of experience working with youth in a community program or special facility; High School Diploma (or equivalent). KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABIITIES * Must be available to work evenings and weekends. * Must have knowledge of current social trends and musical trends. * Must have knowledge of DJ software and required hardware. * Must have skills to setup and maintain technical equipment such as soundboards and turntables * Must possess the ability to lift 35 pounds frequently. * Must have the ability to create and mix music. * Must possess the ability to deal with the public in a courteous manner, use independent judgment when engaging with participants; NOTE: Those eligible candidates who are under final consideration for appointment to positions in this class will be required to authorize the release of criminal conviction information and submit to a physical examination, which includes drug and alcohol testing. BENEFITS The City of Baltimore offers a generous and competitive benefits package. You can learn about our benefits here: https://humanresources.baltimorecity.gov/hr-divisions/benefits All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. Baltimore City Government does not sponsor applicants or employees who require an H-1B Visa or an extension of an existing H-1B Visa. Baltimore City Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to a workplace that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. The City of Baltimore prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, ancestry, creed, national origin, disability status, genetics, marital status, military service, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Applicants requiring accommodations during the hiring process should contact the Department of Human Resources directly. Requests for accommodations should not be attached to the application. BALTIMORE CITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER