<p>Salary Range: Up to $15 per hour</p> <p>POSITION SUMMARY: Responsible for assisting the manager with staffing and programming of the event spaces and park. Expectations will include engaging in planning, coordinating, and supervising of programs/activities/events for the department.</p> <p>As a leader and employee of the City of South Bend, you are called upon to serve in a manner that supports Our Core Values: Excellence, Accountability, Innovation, Inclusion, and Empowerment as you carry out our primary employee expectations: Champion Values & Organizational Pride, Champion Operational Excellence, Make Sound Decisions, Embrace Coaching and Accountability, Communicate with Excellence, Value Diverse People and Perspectives, Embrace Personal Development, Exhibit a Positive Attitude and Own Your Health, Wellness & Safety</p> <p>SCHEDULE: Schedule will vary, weekends and evening required, 15-20 hours per week</p> <p>SUPERVISION EXERCISED: n/a</p> <p>ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:</p> <ul> <li>Assists with all administrative duties on programs and events </li><li>Assist with program planning, staffing, set up, and executing day of activities and programs </li><li>Assists with developing and coordinating a diverse range of recreational programs and activities including but not limited to Movies in the Park, Fitness Classes, Music Programs, etc. </li><li>Collects surveys, reviews, and data from past programming to evaluate future needs </li><li>Responsible for the supervision and support of youth/teens attending programs </li><li>Responsible for receiving, tracking and compilation of multiple reports relating to the Departments Accreditations. </li><li>Assists with community outreach for programs </li><li>Assists with creating graphics and advertisements for programming in the park </li><li>Plans, coordinates, implements, and evaluates activities, programs, and/or events. </li><li>Oversees utilization of marketing software for online program/event registration </li><li>Social Media awareness and fluency is preferred </li><li>Responsible for reporting any accidents/ incidents or concerns to supervisor </li><li>Helps with marketing of divisional activities, programs, and events </li></ul> <p>NON-ESSENTIAL/MARGINAL FUNCTIONS: Perform other duties and assume other responsibilities as apparent or as assigned.</p> <p>EDUCATION / QUALIFICATIONS:</p> <ul> <li>High School diploma or equivalent </li><li>Associate Degree is preferred </li><li>Working knowledge of City or County Government a plus </li><li>Experience in a classroom setting or work with children is preferred </li></ul> <p>KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:</p> <ul> <li>Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. </li><li>Knowledge and up-to-date principles and practices of events planning and programming. </li><li>Ability to deal effectively with the public, either through individuals or agencies. </li><li>Ability to administrate, coordinate programs, and communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. </li><li>Knowledge of the principals and processes for providing customer and personal services. </li><li>Working knowledge of programming activities related to diverse groups. </li><li>Ability to supervise and coordinate the work activities of personnel, such as training staff members and assigning work duties. </li><li>Ability to think creatively by developing, designing, or creating appropriate programming. </li></ul> <p>CERTIFICATES, LICENSE, REGISTRATION:</p> <ul> <li>Valid Driver?s license, or ability to obtain one, required. </li><li>CPR/AED Certified </li></ul> <p>EQUIPMENT: Desktop Computer, Laptop Computer, Calculator, Telephone, Copy machine, Fax machine, Automobile, Sports, and Recreational equipment.</p> <p>PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.</p> <p>While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and walk, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk, use hands to fingers, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, Specific vision abilities required in this job include vision and the ability to adjust focus.</p> <p>WORK ENVIRONMENT: Work is performed in an office setting or in the field with moderate inside or outside temperatures. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate in the office and moderately loud in the field. The entire facility inside and outside is smoke free.</p>