Corrections Activities & Events Coordinator

Oregon Inc; Salem (OR); On-site; USD 61,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

The Oregon Department of Corrections is seeking an Activities Coordinator, Corrections Recreation Specialist 2 at Santiam Correctional Institution in Salem. You will oversee and develop adult in custody activity programs, coordinate events, classes, and skill-building opportunities, and manage club activity budgets in collaboration with Central Trust and SCI management.

You will work with AFSCME represented staff, ensure safety and compliance, and promote constructive engagement and meaningful

Qualifications

• Three years of experience assessing, developing, coordinating, and implementing recreational programs and leisure time activities OR a Bachelor’s degree in Recreational Management, Physical Education or a related field.
• Experience planning, organizing, and coordinating large-scale events and activities.
• Ability to interpret and apply policies, procedures, and security requirements.

Responsibilities

• Oversee, coordinate, develop, and maintain adult in custody activities.
• Coordinate with Central Trust and SCI management to ensure budgets and purchases comply with DOC policies.
• Promote safe, secure, and engaging recreational experiences for residents.

Skills

Event Planning & Coordination

Program Development & Administration

Project & Committee Coordination

Communication & Interpersonal Skills

Leadership & Participant Supervision

Fiscal & Budget Management

Policy Compliance & Administrative

Problem Solving & Independent Judgment

Security Awareness & Risk Management

Organization & Attention to Detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Recreational Management, Physical Education or related field

Job description

The Oregon Department of Corrections is seeking an Activities Coordinator, Corrections Recreation Specialist 2 at Santiam Correctional Institution in Salem. You will oversee and develop adult in custody activity programs, coordinate events, classes, and skill-building opportunities, and manage club activity budgets in collaboration with Central Trust and SCI management.

You will work with AFSCME represented staff, ensure safety and compliance, and promote constructive engagement and meaningful