Recreation Coordinator

3 weeks ago

New Brunswick, New Jersey, United States Polk County Local Government, NC Full time

Job Summary

The Recreation Department Coordinator will coordinate related department/committee meetings and volunteer boards, provide effective communications to community members regarding the Recreation department's activities and will coordinate development of County's maintained trail systems.

This position will write grant requests and proposals focusing on recreational uses of the County's trails and parks system. This position has oversight of the Recreation Complex and Maintenance department's budget and budget process.

Key Responsibilities

  • Coordinates development and maintenance on Polk County's Recreation Complex Trail system.
  • Facilitates County programs which advocate for parks and trail systems usage.
  • Oversight of trail maintenance workdays, maintain inventory of trail tools and coordinate with other organizations for tool sharing.
  • Maintains trails maintenance database to document work.
  • Maintains online database of trails including current descriptions and maps.
  • Volunteer Coordinator.
  • Oversight of educational programs and events (presentations, workshops, educational hikes and outings, etc.) for groups, including afterschool outreach programming.
  • Assist in maintaining a robust countywide trails committee and maintain strong relationships with various trail owners and managers.
  • Reach out to the public and trail partners via social media, websites and e-news, publishes calendar of outdoor events.
  • Pursues, researches, and writes grants related to County Parks and Recreation department.
  • Coordinate scheduling with the YMCA to ensure a seamless County/YMCA partnership.
  • Works with Department Head in creating and coordinating department budget.
  • Manage Recreation Board meetings, dates and times, etc.

Requirements

  • Foster teamwork with coworkers and staff.
  • Communicate clearly and calmly with staff and members of the public.
  • Work independently.
  • Has experience working with volunteers and groups.
  • Willing to work outdoors for extended periods of time.
  • Experience with Microsoft Office products and social media platforms.
  • Experience with ArcGIS, Google Earth.
  • Grant writing and application processes.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree and intern experience or,
  • Associate's degree and relevant experience or,
  • An equivalent combination of education and experience (3 to 5 years).
  • Successful pre-employment drug screen.
  • Successful criminal Background check.

Physical Demands

The ability to perform all duties associated with the position including, but not limited to lifting, prolonged standing, driving, sitting, bending, stooping, and operating or performing work with associated tools and machines.

The ability to work outside in a variety of weather conditions. Must be able to work in environmental conditions that require both inside and outside work. Worker is subject to noise. Must be able to work in conditions that are subject to contact with potentially infectious bodily fluids.

Benefits

We offer a complete benefits package to Full-time regular (FTR) employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, employee assistance plan, referral program, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

Part-time regular (PTR) employees who work an average of 20 hours per week over the course of a year, receive benefits on a pro-rated basis.

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