Community Outreach and Teen Leader

Provide support to the Recreation Services Supervisor (Manager) for community outreach, teen programs, camps, and special events.

Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Maintaining a calendar of outreach activities, including community events, workshops, appearances, and other communication opportunities.
• Assist with the planning and implementing of county wide middle school & high school leisure classes.
• Nurture new and existing relationships with collaborative partners.
• Provide direct leadership to camp or class programs.
• Assist in marketing programs.
• Maintain accurate inventory and deliver program supplies and materials.
• Market, assist with registration and track attendance.
• Must be able to complete County van driving training and operate a County van.
• Must be able to transport supplies from warehouse to program sites, distribute fliers and materials, and move/lift up to 50 pounds.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Recreation Manager.
• Includes evening and weekend hours.

Must be at least 18 years old.

Coursework in education, recreation, sports management, child psychology or related studies.

PREFERRED EDUCATION EXPERIENCE:

Strong knowledge of recreation programming and the ability to multi-task. Communicate well verbally and in a written manner; knowledge of overall program policies and procedures; possess strong organizational and computer skills in Word, Excel and Publisher. Possess excellent public relations skills.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization. Bilingual Preferred.

RATE OF PAY: Salary commensurate with education and experience.

Level I: Less than one (1) year experience in specialized skilled area.

Level II: Includes two (2) years of professional experience in public speaking, community outreach and youth programming.

Level III: Includes three (3) years or more of professional experience, specialized education & training in public speaking, community outreach, and youth programming.

Level I - $16.00-$18.00 (Paraprofessional)

Level II- $18.00-$22.00 (Paraprofessional)

Level III - $ $26.00 (Professional)

Valid Class C driver's license along with a copy of driving record.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

TO APPLY: You must complete an employment application online to be considered for this recruitment. Resumes cannot be substituted for completion of the job application work history. No paper applications will be accepted.

Selected candidates may be subject to drug screening, background screening, and reference checks.

At time of application, please submit a copy of any college degree, coursework, licenses, or certifications that you have referenced on your application. Applicants who have education obtained outside of the U.S. may need to provide proof of the equivalent U.S. education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service, such as the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services ) or World Education Services: International Credential Evaluation ).

Howard County Government is not sponsoring employees in application of the H-1B Visa or providing an extension of an existing H-1B Visa. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.

Howard County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to a workplace that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. The County prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, ancestry, creed, national origin, disability status, genetics, marital status, military service, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Applicants requiring accommodations during the hiring process should contact the Office of Human Resources directly at Requests for accommodations should not be attached to the application.