Recreation Specialist (Marketing/Events)
About The Position
The Recreation Specialist supports the Keep La Porte Beautiful committee in a highly administrative capacity, responsible for preparing agendas, taking minutes, maintaining records, and assisting with committee-related events and marketing planning. Additionally, this role helps the Marketing and Special Events team with planning City events and assists with marketing campaigns in social media, advertising, and direct marketing. To be successful in this position, the candidate must be highly self-motivated, proactive, creative, organized, and a team player. They must have a working knowledge of marketing, event planning, and administrative support.
Requirements
- Preparation of official meeting agendas and accurate minute-taking
- Marketing & Event Planning
- Modern office practices, procedures and equipment
- Basic mathematics
- Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube
- Some experience in administrative support, including preparing agendas and taking minutes
- A High School Diploma or GED
- Possession of a valid Texas Driver's License.
- Possession of, or ability to obtain within three months an Emergency First Aid and a valid C.P.R. Certification; AED Administration.
Nice To Haves
- Photography and video editing is a plus
- A degree or Certificate in Marketing is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Perform highly administrative and clerical duties for the Keep La Porte Beautiful committee, including preparing agendas, taking minutes, and maintaining official records.
- Coordinate, promote, and implement Keep La Porte Beautiful committee events, projects, and related marketing initiatives. This includes organizing community clean-ups, beautification projects, and environmental awareness campaigns, as well as coordinating volunteer groups.
- Assist the Marketing and Special Events team in coordinating, promoting, and implementing a variety of City events.
- Respond to inquiries or requests for information from interested community groups and citizens.
- Participate in event and committee meetings; assist in evaluating program techniques and content.
- Assists in taking photos and/or videos for programs or during events.
- Coordinate social media posts and correspondence for the committee.
- Support the Marketing and Special Events team with general event logistics, stakeholder coordination, and budget management.
- Assist with broader digital marketing initiatives and content creation for various City communication channels.
- Assist as part of the Emergency Operations Center team and performs related duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
