Parks and Recreation Coordinator PART-TIME

DESCRIPTION: Under direct supervision of the Parks and Recreation Director this part-time position performs administrative and physical tasks in support of the Parks and Recreation Department. Hours for this position are primarily Monday through Friday but will require work on Friday and occasional weekend holiday and evening hours for Town events or facility rentals. This department facilitates the Towns Parks and Recreation events coordinates Clark Memorial Clubhouse and Town Park Gazebo rentals Verde River at Clarkdale operations the Volunteer Program and annual Volunteer Appreciation event will assist with creating and distributing the Towns monthly newsletter and the maintenance of the Towns social media outreach and website. This is a front desk position providing customer service and assistance to incoming visitors and phone callers. This position understands public trust and models the highest standards of personal and professional integrity expected of those working in public service.

SALARY: The hourly pay range for this position is $17.92 - $20. Highly qualified candidates may start above the minimum DOE.

CLASSIFICATION: Positions in this class are characterized by having abilities to handle a variety of tasks and interactions. An employee successful in this position performs duties efficiently with minimal supervision and at times considerable independence. Job functions require the ability to think independently use discretion and good judgment apply good customer service skills and to follow and carry out written and verbal directions. This is an FLSA non-exempt. Eligible employees must participate in the Arizona State Retirement (ASRS) which includes a 100% Town match. This position is not eligible for insurance benefits; however part-time employees do enjoy other Town benefits including paid time off for vacation holidays and sick leave.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES:

Essential functions as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act may include the following tasks knowledge skills and other characteristics.  This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this classification.

• Interact with the public elected officials coworkers and business professionals on a regular basis.
• Provide information to the public on Town services programs events and operations.
• Serve as Liaison for the Parks and Recreation Commission and annual facility agreement holders.
• Coordinate Clubhouse facility rentals and special events and maintain on-call status during rental events. Occasional rental event coverage may be necessary if Clubhouse Ambassadors are unavailable.
• Assist with development and implementation of new parks events projects and programs.
• May assist with the Towns communication efforts including but not limited to social media content website updates newsletter and print media.
• Assist with Verde River at Clarkdale operations including Commercial Outfitter operations and reporting.
• Assist with planning physical set-up and breakdown promotions and operations of traditional Town sponsored events and community related programs any of which will include weekends and evening work hours.
• Assist with fundraising needs for Parks and Recreation Department-related events programs and special projects.
• Respond to safety and other infrastructure matters at recreational sites.
• Prepares maintains and/or documents a variety of files records processes and procedures.
• Attends conferences conventions and other educational and professional meetings and maintains certifications as needed or required.
• Performs other duties as needed or assigned.

Qualifications :

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and/or Experience

Associates degree; OR any combination of education and/or experience which provides the knowledge skills and abilities required. Any combination of education and/or experience that has provided the knowledge skills and abilities necessary for satisfactory job performance will be considered. Preferred applicants will have a strong knowledge and understanding of customer service and communications and prior experience in the job requirement.

Special Requirements Licenses and Certificates

Must possess a valid drivers license (with the ability to transfer an out-of-state license to Arizona immediately) and maintain an acceptable driving record.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of:

• Applicable federal state and local laws ordinances statutes rules regulations policies and procedures related to Parks and Recreation.
• Knowledge and understanding of social media and digital media platforms.
• Modern office practices procedures and equipment.
• General and accepted accounting practices.

Skill and Ability to:

• Develop and maintain effective interpersonal relationships.

• Use modern office practices procedures and Microsoft Office Suite software or relevant technical tools and software.
• Effectively communicate whether orally or in writing.
• Be available on call or after hours as needed.
• Set goals organize and prioritize and to work independently at times under time constraints and deadlines.
• Exercise initiative apply sound judgment and produce reasonable recommendations.
• Be flexible in the face of change.

Additional Information :

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

This classification involves working indoors and outdoors with various weather conditions. Mainly work is in an office environment that requires sitting for prolonged period may be required to bend reach stop and life objects requiring general manual dexterity. Must be able to visit job sites and other office locations that may require the ability to maneuver over rough terrain. Strength sufficient to lift carry and move up to twenty (20) lbs. with or without accommodations. Will be required to work outside normally scheduled hours evenings weekends and/or holidays. Will be required to travel to manage projects or attend meetings or training events.

SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION AND CLEARING OF A POST OFFER PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENING PROCESS (AT THE TOWNS EXPENSE) IS MANDATORY CONSISTING OF A BACKGROUND TOWN OF CLARKDALE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER (EOE).

This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the Town and requirements of the job change.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Part-time