Director, Historic Attractions & Pullen Park Amusements

International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Raleigh is seeking a visionary leader to direct the Historic Attractions Section within the HRM Program. The Director will oversee daily operations at Pullen Park Amusements and steward the historic carousel at John Chavis Memorial Park.

This role includes supervising 3 full-time staff, 4 permanent part-time staff, up to 80 part-time/temporary staff and volunteers, and liaising with community groups to advance citywide cultural initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Leisure Activities, Physical Education, Sports/Athletics, Therapeutic Recreation or related field.
• 5 to 7 years’ experience in recreation program/activity and/or special event implementation, marketing, coordinating, or related work
• Any equivalent combination of training and/or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities may be substituted

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage all budgetary revenue and expenditure accounts for Pullen Park.
• Provides administrative and management support for all facets of facility management that shall include, but not limited to, program maintenance, staff supervision, administrative management, and facility operations.
• Directly supervises three (3) full-time staff, four (4) permanent part-time staff, and dozens of temporary part-time staff, and coordinates work schedules.
• Reviews all programs, special events, and classes prior to implementation.
• Oversee development and distribution of marketing materials adhering to City of Raleigh guidelines.
• Serves as a liaison and builds active partnerships with surrounding community groups.
• Promotes programs, special events, and recruitment of staff through presentations to universities, local organizations, and civic groups.
• Works with other Department and City program areas to develop and implement new and innovative Cultural programs for the public.
• Supports public/private partnerships.
• May assist the City in cleanup and repair during inclement weather situations.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Public speaking

Community engagement

Staff supervision

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Leisure Activities, Physical Education, Sports/Athletics, Therapeutic Recreation or related field

Tools

Past Perfect

RecTrac

Microsoft Office

Job description

The City of Raleigh is seeking a visionary leader to direct the Historic Attractions Section within the HRM Program. The Director will oversee daily operations at Pullen Park Amusements and steward the historic carousel at John Chavis Memorial Park.

This role includes supervising 3 full-time staff, 4 permanent part-time staff, up to 80 part-time/temporary staff and volunteers, and liaising with community groups to advance citywide cultural initiatives.