Recreation Program Director — Grant Mgmt & Events (2 days/wk)

Montville Township First Aid Squad Inc; Montville Township (NJ); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Montville Township in New Jersey seeks a temporary Recreation Director to lead and manage the Recreation Department, roughly two days per week. The role plans, coordinates, and promotes community programs, including summer camps, and collaborates with other departments.

The ideal candidate holds a bachelor’s degree (preferably in recreation management) and five years of supervisory experience, with grant-writing and budgeting expertise, plus strong computer skills and social media communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferably in recreation management and five years supervisory experience.
• Experience in grant seeking, writing, and administering grants.
• Knowledge of NJ purchasing laws and budgeting, and computer literacy.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, coordinate, schedule and promote recreation programs and activities.
• Coordinate facilities utilization with the Board of Education and other Township Departments.
• Prepare monthly reports and attend Recreation Commission meetings.
• Seek, write, and administer grants and manage related trust funds.
• Communicate through the Township’s social media channels.

Skills

Grant writing

Supervisory experience

Budgeting

Communication via social media

Education

Bachelor's degree in recreation management

Tools

Edmunds municipal software

CommunityPass

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Montville Township in New Jersey seeks a temporary Recreation Director to lead and manage the Recreation Department, roughly two days per week. The role plans, coordinates, and promotes community programs, including summer camps, and collaborates with other departments.

The ideal candidate holds a bachelor’s degree (preferably in recreation management) and five years of supervisory experience, with grant-writing and budgeting expertise, plus strong computer skills and social media communication.