What are the responsibilities and job description for the Recreation Program Coordinator I - Special Events position at Cobb County Government?
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This position will assist the Special Events Unit Coordinator III with planning, implementing, and promoting county wide special events to also include PARKS community wide events. This position will also be responsible for designing graphics and/or artwork for brochures, flyers, newsletters, calendars, and news releases for all PARKS and community wide events organized by this unit.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Plans, implements, and coordinates diversified special events, county wide events and programs for Cobb PARKS: develops program services and activities; reserves facilities and schedules grounds use; coordinates and supervises staff, and volunteers; provides information and direction as needed; processes participant registrations; and manages programs in accordance with local, state and federal guidelines.Provides support for special events, county wide events and programs; establishes relationships with vendors and venues; assist with planning events to include but not limited to pre-planning and post planning of events. Supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned staff, processing employee concerns and problems, directing work, counseling, disciplining, and completing employee performance appraisals. Coordinates daily work activities: organizes, prioritizes, and assigns work; creates and distributes staff schedules; ensures adequate staffing for programs and events; monitors status of work in progress and inspects completed work; consults with assigned staff; assists with complex/problem situations; provides technical expertise; and trains staff in operational policies and procedures. Coordinates facility and grounds use: maintains master calendar; schedules facility rentals; prepares for scheduled events; sets-up meeting rooms; decorates for special events; and maintains related documentation. Assists in developing and implementing budget for assigned facility or program: monitors expenditures to ensure compliance with approved budget; assists in obtaining and monitoring use of granted funds; maintains inventories of supplies and forms; ensures availability of adequate supplies to complete work activities; prepares and submits purchase orders; and receives/distributes incoming supply shipments. Coordinates and performs public relations for assigned facility or program: provides information and answers questions; develops brochures, flyers, newsletters, calendars, and news releases; promotes the activities and programs to civic groups, community organization, schools, the public or other individuals and groups; and prepares and makes presentations regarding services and activities offered. Communicates with department administration, County employees, sports associations, the public, and other individuals and organizations as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems; participates in various committees; attends meetings; and provides information and input regarding facility and program activities, services, and needs. Performs other related duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Parks & Recreation, or related field required; supplemented by two years of experience in area of assignment; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.Preferred Qualifications: Graphic Design, marketing, and content creation experience
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Tasks require the ability to exert light physical effort in sedentary to light work, but which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of light weight (5-10 pounds). Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or work station.Sensory RequirementsSome tasks require the ability to communicate orally.Environmental FactorsEssential functions are regularly performed without exposure to adverse environmental conditions.EEO StatementCobb County Government is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or any other legally protected status.
This position will assist the Special Events Unit Coordinator III with planning, implementing, and promoting county wide special events to also include PARKS community wide events. This position will also be responsible for designing graphics and/or artwork for brochures, flyers, newsletters, calendars, and news releases for all PARKS and community wide events organized by this unit.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Plans, implements, and coordinates diversified special events, county wide events and programs for Cobb PARKS: develops program services and activities; reserves facilities and schedules grounds use; coordinates and supervises staff, and volunteers; provides information and direction as needed; processes participant registrations; and manages programs in accordance with local, state and federal guidelines.Provides support for special events, county wide events and programs; establishes relationships with vendors and venues; assist with planning events to include but not limited to pre-planning and post planning of events. Supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned staff, processing employee concerns and problems, directing work, counseling, disciplining, and completing employee performance appraisals. Coordinates daily work activities: organizes, prioritizes, and assigns work; creates and distributes staff schedules; ensures adequate staffing for programs and events; monitors status of work in progress and inspects completed work; consults with assigned staff; assists with complex/problem situations; provides technical expertise; and trains staff in operational policies and procedures. Coordinates facility and grounds use: maintains master calendar; schedules facility rentals; prepares for scheduled events; sets-up meeting rooms; decorates for special events; and maintains related documentation. Assists in developing and implementing budget for assigned facility or program: monitors expenditures to ensure compliance with approved budget; assists in obtaining and monitoring use of granted funds; maintains inventories of supplies and forms; ensures availability of adequate supplies to complete work activities; prepares and submits purchase orders; and receives/distributes incoming supply shipments. Coordinates and performs public relations for assigned facility or program: provides information and answers questions; develops brochures, flyers, newsletters, calendars, and news releases; promotes the activities and programs to civic groups, community organization, schools, the public or other individuals and groups; and prepares and makes presentations regarding services and activities offered. Communicates with department administration, County employees, sports associations, the public, and other individuals and organizations as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems; participates in various committees; attends meetings; and provides information and input regarding facility and program activities, services, and needs. Performs other related duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Parks & Recreation, or related field required; supplemented by two years of experience in area of assignment; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.Preferred Qualifications: Graphic Design, marketing, and content creation experience
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Tasks require the ability to exert light physical effort in sedentary to light work, but which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of light weight (5-10 pounds). Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or work station.Sensory RequirementsSome tasks require the ability to communicate orally.Environmental FactorsEssential functions are regularly performed without exposure to adverse environmental conditions.EEO StatementCobb County Government is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or any other legally protected status.
