Recreation Clerk 1. Title Code 01245

Verona, New Jersey; Verona (NJ); On-site; USD 48,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

The Township of Verona seeks a motivated professional to assist with administration, coordination, and daily operations of the Department of Community Services. Reporting to the Director, you will help manage a range of programs and services to serve Verona residents.

This role supports recreational programs, athletic activities, senior services, and community events, and may require occasional evenings, weekends, and holidays. Strong organizational and customer-service skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Workspace and Edmunds.
• Two years of experience working in a Recreation Office or Municipal Government preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Recreation Administration, Sports Management, Public Administration or a related field preferred.
• Availability to work occasional evenings, weekend, and holidays as required to support recreation programs and community events.

Responsibilities

• Assist with administration, coordination, and daily operations of the Department of Community Services.
• Support the Township’s recreational programs, athletic activities, senior services, community events, pet-related programming, and municipal pool operations.

Job description

Salary range: $52,788

Department: Community Services

Hours: Full-time

Job Description

Under the direction of the Director of Community Services, the Township of Verona is seeking a motivated, highly organized, and dependable individual to assist with the administration, coordination, and daily operations of the Department of Community Services.

This position will play an important role in supporting the Township's recreational programs, athletic activities, senior services, community events, pet-related programming, and municipal pool operations. This position requires an individual who is detail-oriented, customer-service focused, and capable of managing multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced, community-oriented environment.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Workspace and Edmunds
• Two years of experience working in a Recreation Office or Municipal Government preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in Recreation Administration, Sports Management, Public Administration or a related field preferred
• Availability to work occasional evenings, weekend, and holidays as required to support recreation programs and community events

Contact Us

Municipal Building
600 Bloomfield Ave.
Verona, NJ 07044
Phone [phone]
Monday through Friday
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 a.m.