3. Program & Event Assistant

Municipal recreation departments host seasonal festivals, holiday luncheons, youth sports leagues, and public forums throughout the year. Program assistants provide essential logistical support behind the scenes to ensure these events run smoothly.

Your responsibilities might include setting up event tables, distributing registration materials, managing sign-in sheets, supervising refreshment stations, and guiding attendees to designated rooms. This role suits retirees who enjoy varied tasks rather than a sitting desk job. You might work five hours one week during a quiet period and fifteen hours the following week during a holiday festival. Expect hourly compensation between $15 and $20 per hour.