Recreation Program Supervisor - Cultural Events & Services
Recreation Program Supervisor - Cultural Events & Services
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Description
The Department of Parks Recreation & Culture takes pride in the quality and variety of programs services events and activities it provides to the community and seeks passionate and dedicated individuals who can contribute to this well-deserved reputation. The Cultural Events & Services (CES) Division has two immediate openings for experienced Program Supervisors to plan organize execute supervise oversee and evaluate a variety of diverse community events programs and activities such as festivals (including signature City events such as the Gaithersburg Book Festival Oktoberfest SummerFest and Winter Lights Festival) parades concerts themed events commemorative ceremonies and similar activities that meet community needs and promote the well-being of residents and visitors. You can click here to learn more about special events programming and activities in Gaithersburg.
To be successful in the Program Supervisor position you must thrive on working collaboratively with others in order to contribute to an effective team and create a positive and productive work environment. Must have excellent communication (verbal and written) organizational and time staff and resource management skills as well as demonstrated skill in analytical review/evaluation of program success and developing and managing program budgets. You must be able to work evenings and weekends as part of your core work schedule to meet program needs and be able to take on a variety of responsibilities juggle multiple tasks meet deadlines in high pressure situations and work effectively on independent projects and cooperatively as part of the team. Customer service inside and outside the organization must be a top priority with special emphasis on the delivery of quality events and programs to the public.
Ideal candidates will be experienced creative and resourceful event professionals who will bring a fresh perspective to existing events and programs while developing and launching new opportunities. Must be experienced in planning scheduling implementing and supervising a wide variety of programming including experience coordinating event logistics securing vendors reviewing and selecting musical entertainment and other performers and developing marketing strategies and materials; and must have a proven track record in using creative and innovative approaches and ideas to successfully deliver optimize participation in and promote community events.
Starting salary for this position is negotiable within the anticipated target hiring range ($68000 - $73000) and will be offered at a level consistent with the relevant experience and qualifications of the candidate. The City provides comprehensive insurance benefits (medical dental vision long-term care life) paid time off generous retirement contributions health and wellness programs tools to assist with paying down student loan debt and managing student loans training and professional growth opportunities and excellent work/life balance.
Job Functions
- What you will do with us:
- Plan coordinate supervise and lead a variety of festivals parades concerts ceremonies and other community events programs and activities.
- Identify and analyze events programming needs of the community; develop direct and implement events and programs to meet those needs.
- Oversee organize and implement event logistics.
- Research and select vendors artists and performers for festivals concerts programs and other events and activities.
- Develop marketing strategies and oversee content for website and social media.
- Hire train schedule supervise and evaluate part-time and seasonal staff and volunteers; assist Division team leaders in training and motivating staff.
- Collaborate with other City departments; organize partnerships to support various programs.
- Evaluate the quality and effectiveness of programs; recommend and implement improvements.
- Participate in budget development and monitor budget of assigned programs.
- Analyze and recommend changes to program fees charges and expenditures.
- Provide outstanding service pursue continuous improvement and exceed expectations.
Key job responsibilities are highlighted above; please click here to view the complete classification description for the Recreation Program Supervisor position. The classification description indicates the full salary range established for this position to provide opportunity for growth and development (Grade 108 in the Citys FY 2026 Schedule of Salary Ranges). Qualifications
- What you will need to be considered:
- Relevant Bachelors Degree and/or at least three years of professional experience in events programming and administration; some lead or supervisory experience desirable.
- Excellent interpersonal analytical organizational time management outreach marketing communication (verbal and written) and customer service skills.
- A demonstrated ability to be diplomatic in fostering relationships with key partners and stakeholders; experience coordinating events with VIPs elected officials etc. in attendance a plus.
- An understanding of the needs of an ethnically and economically diverse community.
- Proficient computer skills (Microsoft Office applications specialized software for registrations and scheduling or financial/recreation management).
- Valid drivers license and safe driving record.
- CPR/AED and First Aid certification (may be obtained through the City upon hire).
- Or any acceptable equivalent combination of education experience and training that provides the required knowledge skills and abilities to satisfactorily perform job duties.
Additional Information
- Interested applicants must submit the following to be considered:
- A complete online application
- Current Resume (attached to the online application)
- Letter of Interest (attached to the online application); your letter of interest should include why you are interested in this position and highlight the special skills and abilities that make you uniquely qualified to serve in this position.
Review of applications will begin immediately so prompt application is strongly encouraged. The position will remain open until filled; recruitment will close without notice when a sufficient number of qualified applications are received or all hiring decisions have been made.This is a full-time salaried exempt position requiring a minimum of 40 hours per week (not eligible for overtime compensation under the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act and the Citys personnel regulations). The position requires working evening and weekend hours to meet program needs and can accommodate limited remote work (at the discretion of the Department Director). Direct deposit of paychecks is a condition of employment for all City of Gaithersburg employees.The successful candidate will be subject to a pre-employment background investigation. The City has established an alcohol-free drug-free and smoke-free workplace which applies to any person employed by conducting business with or applying for a position with the City. Each employee as a condition of their employment may be required to participate in pre-employment and reasonable suspicion testing. Employees classified as safety sensitive are also subject to immediate post accident and random testing.For more information about the position please contact Events Administrator Lauren Neal at or 240.805.1524. Questions regarding the online application process may be directed to the Department of Human Resources at or 301.258.6327.This recruitment will establish an eligibility list which will be used to fill the current vacancy and may be used to fill other openings in this classification which occur in the next 12 months.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
