Deputy Director - Parks, Recreation and Arts

Construction Association of Michigan; Lansing (MI); Sur place; USD 90 000 - 125 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive salary with COLA

Hybrid pension (10% of salary)

457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan

$1,000 annual employer contribution to

Health coverage with buy-out option

Résumé du poste

The City of East Lansing invites qualified candidates for the Deputy Director – Parks, Recreation and Arts. You will support strategic plans, community engagement, and policy development for parks, recreation, and arts initiatives.

Manage budgets, projects, and grants for capital improvements, ensuring compliance and timely reporting. Responsibilities include supervising staff, coordinating with city departments, reporting to City Council, and fostering partnerships with stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 3–5 years in an Administrator or Project Manager role with grant management responsibilities.
• Equivalent combination of training/experience acceptable to meet knowledge and abilities.

Responsabilités

• Support department strategic plans and coordinate major projects and quality initiatives.
• Administer budgets and track capital improvement planning for parks and facilities.
• Oversee grant writing, reporting, and compliance with policies and guidelines.
• Represent the department in meetings with partners and city departments; build partnerships.
• Assist with policy development, data analysis, and reports for City Council actions.

Connaissances

Budgeting

Capital planning

Grant writing

Contract management

Staff supervision

stakeholder relations

Formation

Bachelor's Degree in Recreation Administration, Public Administration, Natural Resources Management, or related field

Description du poste

East Lansing, home to Michigan State University, is a dynamic community of nearly 50,000 people with historic neighborhoods and a vibrant downtown, and you will be part of the team that keeps it all running.

The City of East Lansing is committed to becoming a fully inclusive place to live, work, visit, and do business. We believe an organization functions at its highest ability when a shared culture that promotes accepting, respecting, and valuing differences that include attributes such as age, income, race, gender, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender expression, sexual identity, ability, language, family circumstances and cultural backgrounds is fostered. We are seeking individuals who share our commitment to equity, inclusion and reflects the community we serve.

Position Summary

The Deputy Director – Parks, Recreation and Arts supports strategic planning, community engagement, and policy development for Parks, Recreation, and Arts initiatives. Manages budgets, projects, and grants for parks and facilities capital improvement planning, ensuring compliance and accuracy. Oversees staff, coordinates reports and presentations, and fosters partnerships with stakeholders and city departments.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

• Supports the Director in the execution of department strategic plans, implementation of department-wide initiatives, and direction of operational activities; coordinates major projects and continuous quality improvement activities.
• Performs administrative and financial responsibilities to support capital improvement planning initiatives for parks and facilities by administering and tracking the budget; analyzing long-term budget needs; developing project budgets; and tracking transactions and documents for accuracy and compliance.
• Provides Capital improvement planning project management for parks and facilities by assisting with the development and tracking of bid documents; maintaining contract oversight; and monitoring compliance with city purchasing policy.
• Participates in grant writing, reporting, implementation, and tracking for county, state, and federal grant funds while ensuring compliance with applicable policies and guidelines.
• Supports strategic planning and implementation by assisting the Director in developing and implementing department goals, objectives and strategic plans for parks, trails, recreation programs, and arts initiatives.
• Maintains and develops community and stakeholder engagement by representing the department in meetings with community partners, other city departments, boards and commissions, and other stakeholders to develop and promote programs, address concerns and build partnerships.
• Assists with policy development and reporting by coordinating, synthesizing, and analyzing complex data to provide reports, recommendations, and items for City Council action and presentations.
• Performs related work as required.

Why You Should Apply

• Competitive salary with annual cost of living increases
• Retirement programs including a hybrid pension (10% of salary) and 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan
• $1,000 annual employer contribution to post-employment Health Care Savings Plan.
• 14 paid holidays and 25 days of paid time off.
• Health coverage (or receive a $150 monthly buy-out if you have coverage from another source), with family dental and vision plan premiums fully covered by the City.
• Life insurance of 2x annual salary with optional supplemental coverage, and Long-Term Disability insurance.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) to use pre-tax dollars for out-of-pocket health and daycare expenses.
• An Employee Assistance Program, offering free confidential counseling and support for employees and families.
• Qualify for “Public Service Loan Forgiveness” which forgives eligible student loans for borrowers who work at least ten years in public service!
• An ever-changing work environment! In the dynamic work of Parks, Recreation, & Arts, each day presents new and exciting challenges that keep your work fresh, engaging and stimulating.

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Recreation Administration, Public Administration, Natural Resources Management, or related field; 3 to 5 years’ experience in an Administrator or Project Manager role with grant management responsibilities
• Any equivalent combination of training and/or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be substituted

Skills for Success

• Budget development, tracking and administration.
• Capital planning and complex project management.
• Grant writing, contract management and reporting.
• Staff supervision and team coordination.
• Clear written and verbal communication.
• Productive relationships with City leaders, community partners and diverse stakeholders.

Work Environment

This position primarily performs sedentary work and may occasionally work outdoors or at department facilities, construction sites, meetings, and events.