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NEOGOV · 3 days ago

Recreation Specialist (15205, Grade 18)

Ft. Washington, MD

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$54K/yr - $96K/yr

4+ years exp

The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission is an award-winning organization with over 5,000 employees that administers over 52,000 acres of stream valley parks. They are seeking a Recreation Specialist for their Southern Recreation and Leisure Services Division to lead recreational programming and outreach, support regional special events, and coordinate activities for the community.

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Responsibilities

Assist Area Specialist and Senior Recreation Specialist in planning and executing large-scale community events, festivals, and special programs

Assist in developing and implementing programs, activities, and special events within two regional parks

Help coordinate senior-focused recreational programs, workshops, trips, and special events

Assist with the coordination of Concerts and Movies in the Park series

Create promotional content and support the marketing of programs and facilities through community outreach and engagement initiatives

Work collaboratively with external and internal partners

Provide excellent internal and external customer service

Participate in departmental, divisional, or other committees as assigned

Assist with recruiting, selecting and training intermittent and volunteer staff for Divisional recreation programs. Schedules, and assigns work and equipment. Evaluates and supervises intermittent staff/volunteers

Prepares purchase requisitions, purchase card requests, check requests and assists in budget tracking, monitoring, and control

Maintain organized digital files for contracts, invoices, purchase requisitions, and purchase card receipts

Manage event inventory and restock as needed

Prepare event materials, including signage, décor, and packets

Compile feedback from staff or participants to help evaluate and improve programs

Assist with event set-up and breakdown, including light lifting and equipment staging

Coordinate booking, transport, setup, staging, and breakdown of décor and furnishings for styled outdoor picnic experiences

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Event PlanningRecreational ProgrammingCommunity OutreachBudget TrackingCustomer ServiceVolunteer ManagementPhysical EducationMarketing SupportTeam CollaborationCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsProblem Solving

Required

Bachelor's Degree in Parks and Recreation, Recreation Management, Sports Management, Leisure Studies, Physical Education or any related field

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted, which together total four (4) years

Valid driver's license in accordance with both State and Commission rules and regulations. Driver's licenses must be unencumbered by restrictions, revocations, suspensions, or points that could limit the employee's ability to drive Commission vehicles or perform driving duties required of the position

Benefits

Defined Benefit Plan (Mandatory Participation)

457 (b) Plan (Optional) [Pre-tax and Roth]

Traditional and Roth IRAs (Optional)

Retiree Healthcare – Eligibility requires, at least 10 years of eligible service and continuous enrollment in M-NCPPC plans (or proof of continuous enrollment in comparable plans) during the 36 months immediately preceding your retirement date. Premium cost share based on years of service

Medical

Prescription – CVS Caremark

Dental – Delta Dental PPO and DeltaCare USA HMO

Vision – EyeMed

Flexible Spending Accounts (Employee Pays 100%)

Long-Term Disability Insurance (Mandatory Participation)

Supplemental Long-Term Disability Insurance (Employee Pays 100%)

Basic Life and AD&D Insurance (Employee Pays 20%: Commission Pays 80%)

Supplemental and Spouse/Dependent Life Insurance (Employee Pays 100%)

Sick Leave Bank (Contribution and Benefit hours prorated for part-time employees)

Annual: 15 days per year

Personal: 3 days per year (12-month waiting period)