Recreation Director

Town of Enfield Job Announcement

Recreation Director

The Town of Enfield, NH, is searching for an enthusiastic employee with great communication and relationship building skills. Are you someone that has a passion for helping others, having fun and making a difference in their community. Our team has a current opening for a full-time (40 hours/week) position of Recreation Director, which offers a great opportunity to start a career in public service in an excellent working environment.

Enfield is a community of approximately 4,600 permanent residents (the population increases substantially with seasonal residents during the summer months), situated in the Upper Valley Region approximately 10-20 minutes from the population centers of Lebanon and Hanover. Enfield is an attractive community with a wide range of local businesses, a proud Shaker cultural heritage, two large scenic lakes, and an abundance of open space.

The Recreation Director is responsible for planning, organizing, and implementing the Town’s recreation activities. The Recreation Director works under the direction of the Town Manager and collaboratively with the Town’s Recreation Commission, other town committees, outside organizations and the Town’s grounds crew to plan and manage the Town’s recreation facilities and activities.

Starting salary is up to $65,000 depending on qualifications and experience. The Town of Enfield offers an excellent benefits package, including a health care plan, dental insurance, New Hampshire Retirement System, supplemental deferred compensation plan, short-term disability, generous paid leave, and more.

Minimum Qualifications: High School diploma or equivalent is required. Preference will be given to those with a bachelor’s degree and/or two, or more, years of event coordination and planning, team sports management. The town will also consider an equivalent combination of education and experience which demonstrates possession of the desired knowledge, skills, or abilities.

The successful candidate will possess the following:

· Experience with events coordination and planning

· Proficient with computer programs including Microsoft Office applications

· Excellent written and oral communication skills

· Knowledge of and ability to comprehend programs, laws, and processes required in municipal recreation and administration.

· Team building and management skills

· Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services

· Knowledge of modern and effective supervisory principles and practices including communication, leadership, motivation, conflict resolution.

· Ability to develop and maintain effective relationships with local officials, the general

public, and employees.

· Ability to resolve customer complaints or problems.

· Ability to keep basic records of time and materials.

· Must be willing to engage in all required safety and other appropriate training.

Interested parties should send cover letter, resume, and contact information for at least three professional references to the Enfield Town Manager’s Office by mail, (Town of Enfield, PO Box 373, Enfield, NH 03748), by night drop at Town Hall, (23 Main Street, Enfield, NH). More information can be found at https://www.enfield.nh.us/administration-town-manager/page/employment-information

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $55,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Event or sports coordination and planning: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $55,000 - $65,000