Are you passionate about community engagement event coordination and promoting health and wellness Join our team as a Recreation Leader Events & Marketing and play a key role in organizing and delivering diverse recreational programs and events that serve our vibrant community. In this dynamic role you will take the lead on planning coordinating and promoting various community events while ensuring that recreation programs are accessible to all ages and abilities.
Why Join Us
As a Recreation Leader Events & Marketing for the Town of Brooklines Recreation department youll play a key role in enhancing the quality of life for Brookline residents through diverse programs and events that promote health wellness and social engagement. The position offers a competitive salary range of $30.25 $31.77 hourly along with excellent health and retirement benefits and opportunities for professional growth.
Key Responsibilities:
- Event Coordination & Program Delivery:
Lead plan coordinate and implement a wide variety of recreational educational and leisure programs for the community. You will oversee major community events such as Brookline Day Summer Concert Series and Harvest Fest ensuring successful and a positive community experience. - Health & Wellness Leadership:
Spearhead the departments Health & Wellness initiative creating programs that promote physical activity and wellbeing for all ages and abilities. Serve as the liaison between the Recreation Department and vendorbased wellness programs. - Marketing & Community Engagement:
Develop and implement marketing initiatives to promote recreation programs and community events. This includes managing the departments digital physical and social media presence and ensuring effective communication with the public. - Sponsorship & Community Partnerships:
Actively seek out and secure sponsorships and donations to support community events and programs strengthening relationships with local businesses and external partners. - Supervision & Team Leadership:
Supervise parttime employees volunteers and other Recreation leaders as needed ensuring efficient operations and a collaborative team environment. - Operational Support:
Provide assistance with online/phone registrations program checkins and the general needs of the department. Contribute to organizing and ordering supplies for various programs and events.
Qualifications
Education & Experience:
Bachelors degree in Leisure Services Physical Education or a related field; 35 years of experience in recreation program development and delivery; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Event planning and supervisory experience preferred.
Additional Requirements:
- Valid Massachusetts Drivers License Class D.
- CPR and First Aid certification (must be obtained upon hire).
- Strong knowledge of recreation principles program planning public relations and customer service.
Skills & Abilities:
- Proven ability to organize and supervise teams effectively.
- Strong communication organizational and computer skills.
- Ability to multitask think strategically and solve problems.
- Creative mindset with a passion for planning and executing successful community events.
If you want to join a team that makes a positive impact on the community and helps create a vibrant healthy environment for the community apply now and lead the way in promoting wellness and recreation for all! Position open until filled.