City of Columbus

Recreation Program Specialist (Center Without Walls) (Vacancy)

  • City of Columbus
  • Columbus, OH
  • Full Time
  • About 2 months ago

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Definition

This is a full-time position in the Youth Development Division. The selected candidate will work in the Youth Programming section as a Recreation Program Specialist. The Recreation Program Specialist will work directly with the Youth Programming personnel in creating and leading programs in assigned communities.

Under direction, is responsible for administering, promoting, and evaluating programs, projects, activities or events; performs related duties as required.

Examples of Work

(Any one position may not include all of the duties listed, nor do the examples cover all of the duties that may be performed.)
Coordinates, schedules or monitors the activities of events and/or recreation, art education, historic preservation or performing and cultural arts programs or projects;
Serves as a liaison to various groups regarding programs and special events;
Assists in securing funding for programs and special events; prepares grant applications; may assist in the preparation of budget proposals and program descriptions for grants;
Promotes projects or special events by preparing presentations or publications and presenting them to the media or various groups;
Develops evaluating systems for and monitors the progress of programs and events and submits periodic reports;
Develops concepts for new programs or special events and submits ideas for approval; researches and requests information to be used for developing and implementing new programs;
Attends various meetings to plan and coordinate programs or special events; plans agendas and conducts meetings; may serve on boards, committees and/or commissions;
Prepares reports and other correspondence and maintains records as required;
Supervises and trains volunteers and staff involved in programs or events;
May project and/or determine costs for the implementation of programs or special events; may prepare financial reports for the same;
May oversee facility and field operations.

Minimum Qualifications

Possession of a bachelor's degree. Substitution(s): Experience planning, coordinating, or promoting recreation, cultural or performing arts programs, or special events may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.
Possession of a valid driver's license.

Test/Job Contact Information

Recruitment #: 24-3196-V5
Employment Type: Full-Time (Regular)

Should you have questions regarding this vacancy, please contact:

Ikea Haralson
Columbus Recreation and Parks Department
1111 E. Broad Street
Columbus, Ohio 43215
P: (614) 645-9665
E: [email protected]


The City of Columbus is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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