Recreation Specialist I

City of Virginia Beach • WV

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About The Position

Join our team at Virginia Beach Parks and Recreation and contribute to our 60+ year track record of providing legendary experiences! We are dedicated to promoting healthy lifestyles and protecting our environment, ensuring all residents can access our programs regardless of their circumstances. By providing enriching and memorable lifelong experiences, we strive to enhance the quality of life for our community by improving the physical and mental well-being of our residents.

Requirements

• Ability to keep a positive attitude and foster excellence through actions, words, and appearance.
• Personable and genuine communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to create a collaborative environment for all voices to be heard.
• Willingness to listen with an open mind and embrace differences.
• Problem-solving skills to work through sticking points and difficult conversations.
• Ability to model sustainable practices.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in event management and coordination.
• Familiarity with community outreach and customer service.
• Knowledge of budget management and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Creatively plan, coordinate, supervise, and evaluate outdoor special events and ceremonies for a diverse audience in Virginia Beach Parks.
• Provide manual labor for events and ceremony set up and breakdown.
• Complete event permits, create event layouts, and prepare related documents and agreements.
• Coordinate with bands, performers, and sound production to manage event logistics, technical requirements, and performance advances.
• Develop and execute service agreements for entertainment and production services in compliance with City policies.
• Recruit and manage exhibitors and food vendors for each event.
• Utilize event-related software to create accounts, process transactions and run reports for vendors, exhibitors, and other event related registration.
• Utilize Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, Planner, and ACTIVE Net to manage daily tasks.
• Maintain and track equipment and supply inventory.
• Participate in staff meetings, event meetings and required meetings as scheduled.
• Research and monitor trends to align events with community needs and interests.
• Enforce City policies, procedures, regulations, and safety practices.
• Assist the Event Permits Office with private rentals and venue setup.

Benefits

• 11 Paid Holidays plus 3 Additional Personal Holidays
• 18 Days of Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Coverage
• Legal and Identity Theft Protection
• Virginia Retirement System (VRS) Hybrid Retirement Plan & Basic Life Insurance
• Commonwealth of Virginia 457 Deferred Compensation Plan (COV457)
• Hybrid 457 Cash Match
• Virginia Local Disability Program (VLDP) – Income Replacement
• Optional Life Insurance
• Wellness Programs
• Employee Assistance Program / Work-Life Services
• Paid Maternity/Paternity/Parental Care Leave
• Hybrid Remote Work Schedule Upon Completion of Initial Training and Flexible Scheduling Options

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees