Parks and Recreation Coordinator - PART-TIME
About The Position
Under direct supervision of the Parks and Recreation Director, this part-time position performs administrative and physical tasks in support of the Parks and Recreation Department. Hours for this position are primarily Monday through Friday, but will require work on Friday and occasional weekend, holiday, and evening hours for Town events or facility rentals. This department facilitates the Town’s Parks and Recreation events, coordinates Clark Memorial Clubhouse and Town Park Gazebo rentals, Verde River at Clarkdale operations, the Volunteer Program, and annual Volunteer Appreciation event, will assist with creating and distributing the Town’s monthly newsletter, and the maintenance of the Town’s social media outreach and website. This is a front desk position providing customer service and assistance to incoming visitors and phone callers. This position understands public trust and models the highest standards of personal and professional integrity expected of those working in public service.
Requirements
- Associate’s degree; OR any combination of education and/or experience which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities required.
- Any combination of education and/or experience that has provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary for satisfactory job performance will be considered.
- Must possess a valid drivers’ license (with the ability to transfer an out-of-state license to Arizona immediately) and maintain an acceptable driving record.
- Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, statutes, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures, related to Parks and Recreation.
- Knowledge and understanding of social media and digital media platforms.
- Knowledge of modern office practices, procedures, and equipment.
- Knowledge of general and accepted accounting practices.
- Skill and Ability to develop and maintain effective interpersonal relationships.
- Skill and Ability to use modern office practices, procedures and Microsoft Office Suite software or relevant technical tools and software.
- Skill and Ability to effectively communicate whether orally or in writing.
- Skill and Ability to be available on call or after hours as needed.
- Skill and Ability to set goals, organize, and prioritize, and to work independently, at times under time constraints and deadlines.
- Skill and Ability to exercise initiative, apply sound judgment and produce reasonable recommendations.
- Skill and Ability to be flexible in the face of change.
Nice To Haves
- Preferred applicants will have a strong knowledge and understanding of customer service and communications and prior experience in the job requirement.
Responsibilities
- Interact with the public, elected officials, coworkers, and business professionals on a regular basis.
- Provide information to the public on Town services, programs, events, and operations.
- Serve as Liaison for the Parks and Recreation Commission and annual facility agreement holders.
- Coordinate Clubhouse facility rentals and special events and maintain on-call status during rental events. Occasional rental event coverage may be necessary if Clubhouse Ambassadors are unavailable.
- Assist with development and implementation of new parks, events, projects, and programs.
- May assist with the Town’s communication efforts including but not limited to social media content, website updates, newsletter, and print media.
- Assist with Verde River at Clarkdale operations, including Commercial Outfitter operations and reporting.
- Assist with planning, physical set-up and breakdown, promotions and operations of traditional Town sponsored events and community related programs, any of which will include weekends and evening work hours.
- Assist with fundraising needs for Parks and Recreation Department-related events, programs, and special projects.
- Respond to safety and other infrastructure matters at recreational sites.
- Prepares, maintains and/or documents a variety of files, records, processes, and procedures.
- Attends conferences, conventions and other educational and professional meetings and maintains certifications as needed or required.
- Performs other duties as needed or assigned.
Benefits
- Paid time off for vacation, holidays and sick leave.
- Arizona State Retirement (ASRS) which includes a 100% Town match.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
