Senior Recreation Specialist (11775, Grade 22)

The Maryland National Capital Park & Planning Commission • Fort Washington, MD

295d • $60,849 - $107,768

About The Position

The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission is an award-winning organization with over 5,000 employees that administers over 52,000 acres of stream valley parks, large regional parks, neighborhood parks and park-school recreation areas throughout the Montgomery and Prince George's Counties. We are seeking a Senior Recreation Specialist for our Southern Recreation and Leisure Services Division. This position will take the lead in developing and initiating the recreational programming and outreach for the division. Assists in supporting the regional special events and the two signature events. Implements and evaluates cultural recreational and sporting events within a facility or surrounding community. The Senior Recreation Specialist position is responsible for coordinating activities and providing administrative and programmatic support for the Area Specialist. The employee will assist with the planning and the execution of signature events to ensure timely completion and achievement of agreed upon goals; assist with logistics and preparation of outdoor events; assist with correspondence as needed for events; assist with organizing and managing multiple events/projects; and assist with managing any databases as related to Special Events. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Parks and Recreation, Recreation Management, Sports Management, Leisure Studies, Physical Education or any related field.
• Two (2) years of recreation, sports administration/management, physical education, leisure services or other related professional experience.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted, which together total six (6) years.
• Valid driver's license in accordance with both State and Commission rules and regulations. Driver's licenses must be unencumbered by restrictions, revocations, suspensions, or points that could limit the employee's ability to drive Commission vehicles or perform driving duties required of the position.

Responsibilities

• Creates and implements multimedia marketing strategies, programs and initiatives including but not limited to special events, written materials, virtual programs.
• Analyze statistical data in order to enhance marketing and outreach efforts and strategies and provides regular reports.
• Marketing Division's programs and special events for distribution to radio, television, newspapers and public groups, such as flyers, brochures and rack cards, press releases, publications, promo items, ads, TV, radio, web, public service and newsletters.
• Responsible for all community outreach efforts, including volunteer coordination for the division.
• Responsible for managing an outreach team, media production team, videography, photography, and graphic and video design.
• Oversee mobile programs, mobile units, and arts and crafts specialists to provide additional program support services to division programs and events.
• Develop and maintain Southern Recreation and Leisure Services' divisional newsletter and 'Calendar of Events' which include festivals, regional and teen events.
• Builds healthy relationships with government, homeowners associations, civic associations, recreation councils, community and faith-based organizations and non-profit groups.
• Collaborating with other internal divisions to create and support an integrated approach to the development and implementation of communication strategies.
• Coordinates with internal stakeholders and other divisions in Recreation and Leisure Services and Public Affairs and Community Engagement on collaborative efforts, promotion of programs, and other initiatives.
• Responsible for identifying, securing, and managing resources for the division based on community and facility needs.
• Performs administrative duties.
• Performs other related duties as required or as directed by Supervisor.

Benefits

• Salary range: $60,849 - $107,768 Annually
• Career development opportunities
• Diversity, equity, and inclusion workplace culture

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree