Recreation Manager- Reviewing Applications-Posted Until Filled

This is a mid-level, professional staff, full-time position in the City's Parks & Recreation Department. An individual in this position will be responsible for managing the City's festivals and special events; as directed by the City's Recreation Superintendent.

• Coordinate Missouri City festivals and events, including holiday, cultural, music, art, and food festivals.  Register participants; order awards, supplies and equipment; recruit volunteers; decorate and prepare venues for events; coordinate efforts with other departments as necessary;
   
• Develop and manage program and events budgets; Identify and procure alternative funding for special events including vendors, sponsorships, and donations; Develop new events based on the City's needs & business initiatives.
   
• Manage the department's sponsorship policy, oversee all department sponsorship applications and take payments for sponsorships as they are arraigned; manage payments and serve as a liaison to all city-wide contacts during and leading to any involvement in programs and special events; partner with the Financial Services Department to ensure financial transparency and compliance with established polices, procerus and best practices;
   
• Manage and supervise recreation programs personnel and events; clearly communicate information regarding programs and events; create program and event schedules and assign work duties; conduct program and event meetings; maintain timesheets; evaluate performance of assigned personnel; maintain and track program and event equipment; hire contract personnel; and develop program and event reports;
   
• Evaluate and implement continuous program improvement, via participant evaluations;  Recruits, trains and schedules volunteers and temporary staff to assists with the delivery of programs and special events;
   
• Serves as primary spokesperson for the department on all special events, both to internal and external inquiries;  Responsible for being on site for program and events and making on-site decisions as necessary;  Handles concerns, answers questions, anticipates program and event needs and makes recommendations for policies, procedures and quality standards as needed;  Communicates City Personnel Policies, procedures and overall expectations, and adheres to the fiscal policies provided;
   
• Assist with cash and inventory control, purchase supplies, monitor expenditures, recommend budget items, participates in city trainings and cross-department workshops as needed; Prepares and disseminate promotional materials as needed;
   
• Work with the Visitor Center Manager to ensure the maximum use and efficiency for the Community Center facility.
   
• Ability and willingness to work flexible work schedule hours including nights and weekend
   
• Perform other related duties as assigned
   
• Subject to 24-hour recall, including any weather related incidents

A Bachelor's Degree in Education, Recreation & Fitness or a closely related field, from an accredited college or university, and a minimum of three (3) years relevant professional experience required.  Certified Professional Event Planner preferred.
 

The Department of Human Resources & Organizational Development may consider an equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience.