Civic Center Manager

**Open until filled with a 1st review date of Monday, November 18, 2024. ** 

Are you looking to join a team that values Professionalism, Accountability, Integrity, and Responsiveness?   Do you want to be a part of a strong team dedicated to serving our community, building relationships, and creating opportunities?  Then this might be the opportunity for you!
 
We are looking for someone to join Team Yuma as a Civic Center Manager, working with the City of Yuma.  The ideal candidate will develop, manage and evaluate a variety of activities and programs held at the Yuma Civic Center.

Under general supervision, directs and supervises the administrative, financial, promotional, maintenance and operational activities of Yuma Civic Center. Develops and manages a variety of activities, programs, rentals, and special events for City residents and guests and related facilities, assets and infrastructure.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: -- Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below; reasonable accommodations will be made as required.  The job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change at any time by the employer. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Plans, manages, reviews and evaluates the City Parks & Recreation (P&R) Department Yuma Civic Center facility maintenance, infrastructure and assets; assures that public facilities are clean, safe, secure, aesthetically pleasing, and in compliance with state and Federal regulations and City standards.
• Exercises independent judgment within broad policy guidelines; evaluates and analyzes issues, and recommends and implements solutions; provides leadership, direction and guidance in strategies, planning, asset development, priorities, and customer service issues.
• Assures the effective allocation and utilization of budgeted funds; assures that project and program goals are met, appropriate services are provided, and operational issues are properly addressed and resolved.
• Manages staff, and assigns priorities and projects; mentors, coaches and evaluates performance; assures that goals are defined and achieved; develops staff skills and training plans; meets regularly with staff to discuss and resolve priorities, workload, resource allocation, budgets, and technical issues.
• Reviews the work of division staff to assure the work quality and the timely accomplishment of assigned duties and responsibilities; allocates resources, and resolves workload and technical issues.
• Manages a variety of technical issues, including revenue projections, budgets, expenditures, trend analysis, marketing and communications.
• Analyzes operational information and trends, and creates summary reports and recommendations; presents operational reports and recommendations to City management, public officials and citizens.
• Promotes the P&R Yuma Civic Center programs, and rentals, answers questions on the use of facilities, and coordinates work with event organizers, community groups, business and service clubs, and regional government associations.
• Supports the relationship between the City and the general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with citizens, visitors, and City staff; promotes the City goals and priorities, vision, values and the “Yuma Way”, and complies with all City policies and procedures.
• Maintains absolute confidentiality of work-related issues and City information; performs other duties as required or assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education, Training and Experience Guidelines 
Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Public Relations, Parks and Recreation Administration, Hospitality Management or related field; AND five years of convention/civic center/conference center management experience; OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience which provides the desired knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Knowledge of: 

• City policies and procedures.
• State and Federal laws governing public facilities, including OSHA Requirements.
• Principles and practices of public sector administrative management, including accounting, budgeting, facilities maintenance, contract management, customer service and employee supervision.
• Public relations and marketing practices, principles, and methods.
• Management and administration practices, principles and procedures.
• Organization, coordination and management of public events and assemblies.
• Contract preparation and negotiation related to meeting and event venues, security, custodial, catering, and guest services.
• Box office operation practices and procedures.
• Techniques and practices for efficient and cost effective management of resources.

Skill in:

• Directing and coordinating multiple events, services, programs and operations simultaneously.
• Analyzing problems, resolving disputes and grievances, and developing effective solutions.
• Managing staff, delegating tasks and authority, and coaching to improve staff performance.
• Assessing and prioritizing multiple tasks, projects and demands.
• Preparing, reviewing and presenting management reports.
• Using initiative and independent judgment within established procedural guidelines.
• Operating a personal computer utilizing standard and specialized software.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with co-workers and the public.
• Communicating effectively verbally and in writing.

LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS 
A valid Arizona State Driver's License is required. Technical training and certifications and Public Assembly Facilities Management Certification may be required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT
Work is performed in a standard office environment and public facilities. May occasionally be required to bend, reach, stoop, and lift objects.
 

Salary : $81,518 - $105,973