Parks Program Specialist (Part-Time/Year-Round/Seasonal) - City

City of Oklahoma City • Oklahoma City, OK

17d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is located in the Recreation, Health, and Wellness Division of the Parks and Recreation Department within the City of Oklahoma City. The Parks Program Specialist is responsible for supervising and coordinating events, operation of facilities and assisting with Parks and Recreation programs and activities. Typical duties include: planning, promoting, coordinating, and executing program activities; supervising contract, volunteer, ancillary, third party and/or lower-level part- time personnel; maintaining required forms, such as event permits, facility inspections, inventory lists, time and attendance reports, program planning documents, and a schedule of facility activities; conducting program participation surveys and reporting outcomes; meeting with assigned staff to discuss and resolve work related problems; handling and adjusting complaints from patrons or facility tenants; explaining facility services and programs to the public and program participants; and presenting programs, such as music, dance, art, craft, cultural, natural science, swimming, sports, etc. Employees in this classification may have classified access to valuable inventory of concession products or computer systems where event admission tickets and financial information are stored. Systems operated may include: computerized ticketing systems, phones, inventory management systems, and related financial software. Other duties may include: cash handling; initiating paperwork in response to emergency situations and overseeing all emergency procedures; safely transporting employees, adults, and/or children to various recreational activities and Parks facilities. Possession of a valid Driver License (Operator) is required. This position will occasionally accept cash and make change; operate a concession stand or gift shop; and collect fees, admission tickets, and passes from patrons at various events or City facilities.

Requirements

• Applicants must be at least 18 years of age at the time of application submission
• Possession of a valid Driver License (Operator) is required

Responsibilities

• Planning, promoting, coordinating, and executing program activities
• Supervising contract, volunteer, ancillary, third party and/or lower-level part-time personnel
• Maintaining required forms, such as event permits, facility inspections, inventory lists, time and attendance reports, program planning documents, and a schedule of facility activities
• Conducting program participation surveys and reporting outcomes
• Meeting with assigned staff to discuss and resolve work related problems
• Handling and adjusting complaints from patrons or facility tenants
• Explaining facility services and programs to the public and program participants
• Presenting programs, such as music, dance, art, craft, cultural, natural science, swimming, sports, etc.
• Cash handling
• Initiating paperwork in response to emergency situations and overseeing all emergency procedures
• Safely transporting employees, adults, and/or children to various recreational activities and Parks facilities
• Occasionally accepting cash and making change
• Operating a concession stand or gift shop
• Collecting fees, admission tickets, and passes from patrons at various events or City facilities

Benefits

• Pay Range: $17.50 - $22.50 Hourly Rate
• Total Rewards package (full-time employees) reflects our deep investment in our employees’ health, growth, and future, with an average of $22,000 per employee annually in benefits and retirement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed