Program and Event Coordinator (Special Recreation Department)

Chicago-Park-District; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 71,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

Chicago-Park-District seeks a Program and Event Coordinator in the Special Recreation Department to plan and oversee citywide programs that bring programming resources to parks. You will meet with partner organizations, define tasks, and ensure completion while coordinating projects and events.

The role requires a Bachelor's Degree in a related field and at least three years of related experience, with strong communication and planning abilities to produce reports and promotional materials.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field plus three years of related experience or equivalent.
• Knowledge of education and curriculum design principles.
• Strong interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Plans and oversees citywide programs to bring resources to parks.
• Meets with partner organizations, defines tasks and ensures completion.
• Coordinates projects and events, prepares reports and promotional materials.

Skills

Education design principles

Interpersonal communication

Oral and written communication

Organization and planning

Education

Bachelor's Degree in related field

Job description

TITLE: Program and Event Coordinator (Special Recreation Department)

CHARACTERISTICS OF THE CLASS:

Under supervision, coordinates special programs and events to bring programming resources to parks that would otherwise be unavailable. Performs related duties as required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plans and oversees special citywide programs in order to bring programming resources to the parks.
• Meets with individuals from partner organizations and determines tasks and then ensures their completion.
• Works with key individuals to define tasks and timeliness, gather and disseminate information and execute projects, programs and events.
• Prepares reports and promotional materials on special programs.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Training and Experience:

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree in a related fieldsupplemented by three (3) years of related experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience is required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of education and curriculum design principles.
• Ability to understand and implement elements of community-based programming.
• Interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
• Organization and Planning and Skills.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Job duties are to be performed with or without reasonable accommodations.

Rate of Pay:

$79,277.60/annually

SEIU-Local 73 EEO: Para-Professional FLSA: Exempt