Parks and Recreation Coordinator

Company Description

Under direct supervision of the Parks and Recreation Director, this position performs administrative tasks in support of the Parks and Recreation Department. This department oversees the Town’s Parks and Recreation events, coordinates Clark Memorial Clubhouse and Town Park Gazebo rentals, Verde River at Clarkdale operations, the Volunteer Program, and annual Volunteer Appreciation event, may assist with creating and distributing the Town’s monthly newsletter, and the maintenance of the Town’s social media outreach and website. This is a front desk position providing customer service and assistance to incoming visitors and phone callers. This position understands public trust and models the highest standards of personal and professional integrity expected of those working in public service.

Job Description

The starting pay range is a range 10 $17.06 - $18.50, DOQ, hourly. 

This is a full-time, FLSA non-exempt status position with full benefits.

Qualifications

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES:

Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics.  This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this classification.

• 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.
• Serve as Liaison for the Parks and Recreation Commission and annual facility agreement holders.
• Coordinate Clubhouse facility rentals and special events and maintain on-call status during rental events. Occasional rental event coverage may be necessary if Clubhouse Ambassadors are unavailable.
• Assist with development and implementation of new parks, events, projects, and programs.
• May assist with the Town social media content, website updates, newsletter, and print media.
• Assist with Verde River at Clarkdale operations, including Commercial Outfitter operations and reporting.
• Assist with planning, set-up, promotions and operations of traditional Town sponsored events and community related programs, any of which may include weekends and evening work hours.
• Assist with fundraising needs for Parks and Recreation Department-related events, programs, and special projects.
• Respond to safety and other infrastructure matters at recreational sites.
• 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.
• Performs other duties as needed or assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and/or Experience

Any combination of education and/or experience that has provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary for satisfactory job performance will be considered. Preferred applicants will have a strong knowledge and understanding of customer service and communications and prior experience in the job requirement.

Special Requirements, Licenses, and Certificates

Must complete online training and testing with National Incident Management System (NIMS) through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) within six (6) months of hire and maintain current/ongoing certification as needed. Must possess a valid drivers’ license (with the ability to transfer an out-of-state license to Arizona immediately) and maintain an acceptable driving record.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of:

• 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, and equipment.
• General and accepted accounting practices.

Skill and Ability to:

• Develop and maintain effective interpersonal relationships.

• Use modern office practices, procedures and Microsoft Office Suite software or relevant technical tools and software.
• Effectively communicate whether orally or in writing.
• Be available on call or after hours as needed.
• Set goals, organize, and prioritize, and to work independently, at times under time constraints and deadlines.
• Exercise initiative, apply sound judgment and produce reasonable recommendations.
• Be flexible in the face of change.
   

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

This classification involves working indoors and outdoors with various weather conditions. Mainly work is in an office environment that requires sitting for prolonged period, may be required to bend, reach stop, and life objects, requiring general manual dexterity. Must be able to visit job sites and other office locations, that may require the ability to maneuver over rough terrain. Strength sufficient to lift, carry and move ten (10) lbs. May be required to work outside normally scheduled hours, evenings, weekends and/or holidays. May require travel to manage projects or attend meetings or training events.

Additional Information

SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION AND CLEARING OF A POST OFFER, PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENING PROCESS (AT THE TOWN’S EXPENSE) IS MANDATORY, CONSISTING OF DRUG TESTING AND BACKGROUND CHECK.  THE TOWN OF CLARKDALE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER (EOE).