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Description

The City of Richmond Department of Parks, Recreation, and Community Facilities is seeking a highly qualified candidate to fill the position of Recreation Program Manager for the Special Events and Permits Division. This position is responsible for providing operational oversight for the programming, scheduling, and processing of permits for Mid-town Green, 17th Street Market, Monroe Park, Kanawha Plaza Park, Dogwood Dell, Community Centers and Parks and overseeing the coordination and implementation of Special Events to include ribbon cutting ceremonies, Juneteenth Celebration, Grand Illumination Christmas celebration, 4th of July, Film Productions and other City-wide events and activities.

The Recreation Program Manager will work under the direction of the Program and Operations Manager. This position will provide strategic planning for Special Events, the issuance of facility permits and review and update standard operating procedures. The incumbent will directly supervise staff, who are assigned to the areas of operations and programming. Additionally, this position will hire, supervise, and evaluate interns, multiple temporary staff, and volunteers. Requires flexibility to work evenings and weekends and have strong communication skills.

Duties include but are not limited to

Hiring, training, and supervising staff (full time, temporary and interns) including goal setting, performance evaluations, discipline, and professional development.
Collaborating with Program and Operations Manager and full-time staff to set annual goals and work plans.
Managing complex tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
Creating and managing budgets for events including tracking cost and determining expenditures.
Recommending annual program budget to Program and Operations Manager in alignment with City processes, and monitoring budget funds for the division.
Preparing, submitting, and managing grant applications and proposals to support area services programs and activities.
Liaising with vendors, exhibitors, caterers and securing event venues
Planning, developing, coordinating, implementing, and evaluating programs and events.
Facilitating programs as necessary in coordination with department and non-department staff.
Performing research, assessing community needs and evaluating program opportunities.
Monitoring inventory and purchasing program equipment and supplies as needed.
Providing statistical reports on program operations. Identifying and coordinating with community partners to develop and provide program and service opportunities.
Collaborating with department and non-department staff and volunteers to support or lead various programming efforts that are assigned to the department.
Ensuring compliance with city codes and fostering positive community relations.

Qualifications, Special Certifications and Licenses

MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor's degree in parks and recreation, business/public administration, or a related area
5 years of professional recreational programming and/or parks or facilities management experience.
2 years of supervisory experience.
An equivalent combination of training and experience (as approved by the department) may be used to meet the minimum qualifications of the classification

LICENSING, CERTIFICATIONS, and/or OTHER SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

A valid Commonwealth of Virginia Driver's License within 30 days of hire.
Assignment may require a current First Aid/CPR certification.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: TYPICAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: These are a representative sample; position assignments may vary.

Ability to manage complex issues, demonstrate well-developed decision-making skills, and be exemplary at problem solving.
Well developed professional communication skills (both orally and written)
Relationship building skills and the ability to work with various stakeholders (participants, service providers, etc.) and with community partners is critical.
Ability to develop, deliver and connect relevant training to internal staff is necessary.
Must be assertive, and able to manage conflict, and work in both a team and individual environment to accomplish goals.
Ability to operate equipment such as, but not limited to: City vehicles, cell phones, computers, copiers/scanners/printers, audio visual equipment, etc.
Principles and practices of Special Events and facility scheduling administration and management.
Principles regarding universal program design and program modification.
Principles and methods of qualitative and quantitative research, analysis and application for compliance, best practice, and trends.
Techniques and methods for organizing, prioritizing, and assigning work.
Principles of effective oral presentations and training facilitation.
Organization Skills – the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced work environment.

Americans with Disabilities Act Requirements

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. Prospective and current employees are invited to discuss accommodations.

ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS: Working conditions may include exposure to travel to other locations within the City of Richmond as well as outside of the City of Richmond; exposure to hazardous physical conditions such as mechanical parts, electrical currents, vibrations, etc.; atmospheric conditions such as fumes, odors, dusts, gases, and poor ventilation; inadequate lighting; intense noise; and environmental hazards such as disruptive people, imminent danger, and a threatening environment.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT: Due to the nature of work assignments, incumbents must be able to perform detailed work on multiple, concurrent tasks, with frequent interruptions and under time constraint. The essential duties of this classification may require the ability to regularly talk, hear, and see; frequently work with one's fingers, walk, and use repetitive motions; and occasionally stoop, crouch, reach, stand, kneel, lift, grasp, push, pull, and lift. In terms of the physical strength to perform the essential duties, this classification is considered to be light work (exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects), but may differ based on area of focus.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The City of Richmond provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

The City of Richmond is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, the City of Richmond will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodations. If you require reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to participate in the job application and/or the interview process, please contact Jessica McKenzie, Human Resources Manager by email at Jessica.McKenzie@RVA.GOV.

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