Recreation & Events Coordinator

U.S. Department of the Navy; Groton (CT); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of the Navy in Groton is seeking a Recreation Specialist to support the MWR Community Recreation program. You will help plan and run events, manage recreation information/resources, and support a wide range of activities from trips to rental equipment.

Candidates should combine customer service experience with recreation activity knowledge, be able to work independently, and communicate effectively in writing and speech.

Qualifications

• Combination of experience related to customer service and or recreation activity based functions.
• Ability to organize, plan, administer special events and entertainment activities.
• Must be able to work independently, make sound decisions and have the ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Support the MWR Community Recreation program with a variety of duties including events, information/resources, trips, tours, outings, rental equipment, resale tickets and recreation space management.
• Assist with command, community and special events and provide customer service to program participants.

Skills

Customer service

Event planning

Communication skills

Tools

Office software

Job description

The U.S. Department of the Navy in Groton is seeking a Recreation Specialist to support the MWR Community Recreation program. You will help plan and run events, manage recreation information/resources, and support a wide range of activities from trips to rental equipment.

Candidates should combine customer service experience with recreation activity knowledge, be able to work independently, and communicate effectively in writing and speech.