Community Recreation & Events Lead

City of Richmond; Richmond (IN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Richmond is seeking an individual to oversee and administer the operations, programs, and staff of community recreation and sports leagues, coordinating a summer camp program and related fundraising, marketing, and promotion through various media sources.

The role includes budgeting, grant writing, program evaluation, and serving as a department representative at community meetings to foster engagement and innovative programming.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in recreation and sports management, public relations, communications, event management, or related field and moderate experience with public relations, event management, community engagement, recreational activities, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Organizes the operations of the City Summer Camp; trains seasonal and voluntary staff on processes, procedures, and camp curriculum; monitors and maintains inventories; records attendance and supervises camp attendees; monitors camp outings.
• Coordinates community events, clubs, camps, sports leagues, and fundraisers; monitors related budgets, equipment, and supplies; evaluates programs and events for future improvements; maintains communication with participant parents and resolves issues and concerns.
• Assists with the operations of the City's recreational programs; processes revenue and expenditures; monitors and maintains community recreation equipment and supplies; coordinates administrative processes and procedures.
• Utilizes social media, news releases, public service announcements, and other forms of media to promote recreational programing and community involvement; creates and maintains the Recreation Guide; updates department website page as needed.
• Prepares and submits budgetary requests; administers budget upon approval and
• Oversees maintenance of financial accounts; assists with long range planning and capital improvement project management as requested.
• Serves as a representative of the Department during board and external community constituent meetings.
• Provides plans for innovative opportunities in programing and funding; writes grants; develops alternative funding sources.
• Monitors and maintains department financial and rental website; assists with other technology related operations as needed.
• Oversees the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Summer Food Service Program; ensures compliance with state mandated guidelines.

Skills

Public relations

Event management

Budgeting

Customer service

Education

Bachelor's degree in recreation and sports management, public relations, communications, event management, or related field

Job description

City of Richmond is seeking an individual to oversee and administer the operations, programs, and staff of community recreation and sports leagues, coordinating a summer camp program and related fundraising, marketing, and promotion through various media sources.

The role includes budgeting, grant writing, program evaluation, and serving as a department representative at community meetings to foster engagement and innovative programming.