Parks and Recreation Coordinator

Town of Clarkdale•Clarkdale, AZ

3h•$18 - $29

About The Position

This is an entry-level position that provides administrative and program support for the Parks and Recreation Department under the direct supervision of the Parks and Recreation Manager. Responsibilities support department operations, including events, facility rentals, Verde River at Clarkdale operations, volunteer programs, and select communications efforts. This role regularly engages with residents, visitors, and internal stakeholders and represents the Town in a highly visible, public-facing capacity requiring sound judgment, professionalism, and excellent customer service. The position provides backup front-desk coverage as part of a shared administrative team model. Occasional evening, weekend, and holiday work is required, including up to 10 Saturdays between May and September for concerts and seasonal events, as well as select Town events such as Fourth of July, Halloween, and the December Santa event. CLASSIFICATION: Positions in this class are characterized by having abilities to handle a variety of tasks and interactions. An employee successful in this position performs duties efficiently under supervision. Job functions require the ability to think independently, use discretion and good judgment, apply good customer service skills, and to follow and carry out written and verbal direction. This is a full-time FLSA non-exempt part-time “at will” position with full benefits. The hourly range for this position is $17.92 - $28.67/hour depending on experience. Highly qualified candidates may start above the minimum. Eligible employees must participate in the Arizona State Retirement (ASRS) which includes a 100% Town match.

Requirements

Minimum of high school or equivalent.
Must possess a valid Arizona drivers’ license at time of appointment and maintain an excellent driving record.
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.
Modern office practices, procedures, equipment, and software such as Microsoft Office Suite and Canva or Adobe Pro.
General and accepted accounting practices.
Data entry accuracy.
Establish effective working relationships that support collaboration and successful program delivery.
Effectively communicate whether orally or in writing.
Be available on call or after hours as needed.
Set goals, organize, prioritize, and work well as in a team and independently while under time constraints and deadlines.
Exercise initiative and apply sound judgment.
Be flexible in the face of change.

Nice To Haves

Preferred applicants will have experience in local government, parks and recreation, event planning, or project management, OR any combination of education and/or experience which provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities required.
Preferred applicants will be Certified Parks and Recreation Professionals.

Responsibilities

Event planning, promotion, and on-site support of Town sponsored events and community related programs, any of which may include weekends and evening work hours.
Coordinate Clubhouse facility rentals and maintain on-call status during rental events. Occasional rental event coverage may be necessary if Clubhouse Ambassadors are unavailable.
Act as point of initial contact and liaison for Annual Facility Agreement holders.
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.
Take minutes and manage Zoom functions for the Parks and Recreation Commission.
Assist with development and implementation of new parks, projects, and programs.
May assist with the Town social media content, website updates, newsletter, and print media.
Verde River at Clarkdale operations, including Commercial Outfitter operations and reporting.
Assist with fundraising activities for Parks and Recreation Department-related events, programs, and special projects.
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.
Special projects as assigned.
Performs other duties as needed or assigned.