Community Center Manager (Bilingual) - Burnett Bayland Community Center
Community Center Manager (Bilingual) - Burnett Bayland Community Center
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Position Description
Working at Harris County Precinct 4:
You will be surrounded by team members who bring heart hustle and higher standards to work each day. These leaders advance opportunity and justice as they deliver services to and advocate for the residents of Harris County. The team you will be joining is innovative dynamic and forward-looking.
What you will do at Harris County Precinct 4:
Harris County Precinct 4 is seeking a dynamic and community-minded Community Center Manager to lead operations at the Burnett Bayland Community Center in the heart of Houstons Gulfton neighborhood. This leadership role is responsible for overseeing the daily activities and use of the facility ensuring it remains a vibrant welcoming hub for residents of all ages.
The ideal candidate will coordinate and supervise center operations manage facility scheduling and support the delivery of meaningful community programsincluding recreational educational and enrichment opportunities. This position also involves evaluating day-to-day functions and participant engagement to ensure that services align with community needs and organizational priorities.Job Duties and Responsibilities:
- Supervise coach and support center personnel to ensure high performance and excellent constituent service.
- Create and maintain a welcoming inclusive and safe environment for all center participants and visitors.
- Develop and implement new programs partnerships services and curriculum that respond to the evolving needs of the community.
- Oversee ongoing programming and lead classes or activities when needed to ensure continuity and quality.
- Build meaningful relationships with regular center participants to foster a strong sense of community and engagement.
- Establish and maintain partnerships with local organizations nonprofits and community leaders to provide classes workshops lectures entertainment and other enrichment opportunities.
- Maintain record keeping and reports.
- Promote and communicate Commissioner Precinct 4 initiatives services and resources to participants as appropriate.
- Participate in professional development opportunities including training in program development safety and leadership.
- Support operational needs by setting up and breaking down rooms for events classes and meetings.
- Maintain cleanliness and order of the center in the absence of custodial personnel.
- Attend regular leadership and departmental meetings to report updates share feedback and align with strategic goals.
- Submit requisition requests and manage purchasing needs to support center operations and programming.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for the community center during the planning and implementation phases of the Burnett Bayland Master Plan.
- Be available to work before during or after emergencies or disasters as required by the department.
- Adjust work hours as needed when the facility operates as a designated voting site including early mornings or late evenings.
- Perform other related duties as assigned to support departmental operations.
Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
you need special services or accommodations please call or email
Requirements
Education:
High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
Experience:
- Five (5) years of managerial experience
- Two (2) of those years in a supervisory capacity
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Word Excel Outlook and Teams.
Language:
Bilingual (English/Spanish preferred)
Licensure:
Valid Texas drivers license with a good driving record.
Current rsum and cover letter must be submitted with the application.
- Demonstrates a professional and positive representation of Commissioner Precinct 4 through appearance conduct and public interactions.
- Willingness to work flexible hours and accept direction as needed.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent customer service and hospitality skills.
- Ability to remain calm and effective under pressure.
- Ability to assess and enhance community center programs to ensure relevant and engaging learning opportunities.
- Self-motivated and capable of working independently as well as collaboratively within a team.
- Flexibility to work at various locations or departments as operational needs arise.
- Demonstrates integrity dependability respectfulness adaptability and a strong work ethic.
- Familiarity withor willingness to learnActiveNet software and Ambassador Training principles.
NOTE: Qualifying education experience knowledge and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation butONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. See Resumewill not be accepted for qualifications.
Preferences
Experience:
- Two (2) years of management experience in a nonprofit community engagement community center parks or public service organization.
- Experience planning and coordinating community-focused events.
- Experience engaging with community stakeholders donors and/or elected officials and their offices.
- Experience working with diverse populations and communities.
General Information
Position Type Salary and Typical Hours of Work:
Regular Full-time 40 hours per week
May be required to work evenings and/or weekends to ensure staff coverage during the Centers operating hours.
Location:
BURNETT BAYLAND COMMUNITY CENTER 6026 Chimney Rock Rd Houston TX 77081
Physical Demands and Work Environment:
- The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to handle or feel objects tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop kneel crouch or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit talk or hear and taste or smell.
- The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include distance vision peripheral vision depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
- Reasonable accommodation may be provided if needed. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- While performing the duties of this job the employee routinely works in outside weather conditions. The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and is occasionally exposed to wet and/ or humid conditions and airborne particles.
- The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Featured Benefits:
Harris County employees receive a competitive salary plus medical dental and vision insurance at no cost to the employee after the first two months of full-time continued employment. Vacation sick-time and floating holidays allow our employees to recharge and balance work and personal time. Mandatory participation in our retirement program allows employees to save for retirement. Various other benefits and discounts lead to the satisfaction and engagement of our employees.
HARRIS COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER you need special services or accommodations please call or email
Employment is contingent upon passing a background check and drug screen.
Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
