Recreation Specialist - Marketing & Communications

POSITION SUMMARY

The Recreation Specialist will be promoting programs, events, and services to the community, as well as assisting with the coordination and execution of special events. This position includes assisting with coordination of event logistics and execution, developing promotional materials, and utilizing various marketing outreach efforts to promote programs and events to the Los Altos community and beyond. This position may require working evenings, weekends, and holidays to support events. 

Assignment: The Los Altos Parks & Recreation department holds a variety of community events each year. This position is responsible for the creation and distribution of marketing materials across several channels to promote programs and events. Please create a promotional flyer for one of the topics below:

• Topic #1: The Adult 50 Program Tea Dance
  • Details: June 7^th 4pm – 6pm. Free at the Los Altos Community Center Grand Oak room
• Topic #2: Teen Hack-A-Thon 
  • Details: June 13^th 6pm – 8pm. Free with registration, Los Altos Community Center Juniper room.

Please submit your responses to the prompts with your application as an attachment. If you encounter any issues please email hr@losaltosca.gov.

The following are examples of work that apply to all Recreation Specialist though some work may vary based on assigned program areas.

• Assists in the preparation, execution, and promotion of community-wide special events, including, but not limited to Family Fun Days, Spring Egg Hunt, Glorious 4^th Independence Day Celebration, Summer Concerts, and more.
• Develops and implements marketing strategies to promote city of Los Altos Parks & Recreation programs, events, and services through various channels, including social media, flyers, and digital signage. 
• Creates and updates content on the Parks & Recreation department website, ensuring event information, registration links, and content are current and accurate.
• Provides on-site support for events, including setup and breakdown, event logistics, ensuring event materials and signage are in place, and assist in addressing any issues that arise during the event to ensure a positive experience for attendees. 
• Creates and manages content for the department’s social media platforms, website, and email newsletters to increase program awareness and participation.

• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:

• Experience
  • At least 1 year of experience in program area preferably within a public sector or recreational setting.
  • Experience working with the public and in customer service is desirable.
• Education
  • Graduation from high school, or equivalent, is required.

KNOWLEDGE OF:

Principles and practices of event planning, marketing, and promotion; basic graphic design principles and tools used to create promotional materials; social media platforms and strategies for engaging the community; some audio/visual equipment. 

SKILL AND ABILITY TO:

Work independently and collaboratively as part of a team. Demonstrate strong organizational and time-management skills to handle multiple projects and priorities simultaneously. Deliver high-quality customer service in a variety of environments and with a positive and professional attitude. 

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The city of Los Altos is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of a person’s race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, mental or physical disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, age or sexual orientation. Candidates with a disability, which may require special assistance in any phase of the application or testing process, should advise city of Los Altos upon submittal of application. Documentation of the need for accommodation must accompany the request.

LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.

Salary : $25 - $30