Elmhurst PD

Thanks to Rich Grodsky, RST alum, for sending this great job opportunity our way:

Position: Program Manager Active Adults and Visual Arts

Type: Full time

Open until: Open until Filled

Department: Recreation & Parks

Reports To: Division Manager - Recreation

Qualifications:

1. Bachelor’s degree in Leisure Studies or related field from a National Recreation & Park Association (NRPA) accredited university or related field with 2-3 years progressively responsible experience in programming

2. Valid Illinois drivers license

3. Current CPR and AED certification

4. Proficient in computer word-processing and spreadsheet software applications

5. Good problem-solving, presentation, communication and organizational skills

6. Knowledge of theory and philosophy of recreation

7. Knowledge of principles of leisure program leadership and development

8. Visual and hearing acuity to perform job-related functions

9. Ability to lift up to 20 pounds

10. Ability to talk, grasp, reach, kneel, stoop and bend

11. Ability to spend up to 40% of work time reading and/or sitting at computer terminal

12. Ability to spend up to 30% of work time standing and/or walking

13. Ability to spend up to 30% of work time performing physical labor

14. Ability to perform job-related functions within District offices and/or facilities


Summary:

1. Recruit, hire and train staff

2. Evaluate staff

3. Provide ongoing leadership, foresight and motivation to staff

4. Prepare for and conduct staff meetings/trainings as needed

5. Submit payroll information accurately and in a timely manner

6. Adhere to and enforce staff compliance with organizational/departmental/divisional policies and procedures, and the strategic plan

7. Prepare and negotiate contracts for independent contractors

8. Prepare and monitor budget, and control it within guidelines

9. Purchase supplies, materials and equipment

10. Accurately prepare purchase orders, check requests, requisitions and other financial paperwork

11. Monitor cash intake at point of sale programs

12. Establish, monitor and achieve goals and objectives

13. Serve appointed committee assignments

14. Contribute to staff meetings

15. Develop and maintain effective internal and external oral and written communications

16. Represent District positively and ethically to patrons, guests and staff

17. Respond to internal and external phone calls, e-mails, comments and suggestions in a timely manner

18. Prepare written and verbal bullet points, updates and reports as required

19. Act as liaison to affiliates, community groups and governmental units

20. Be at work station, ready for District defined duties at required times

21. Encourage and demonstrate safe work habits through use of established safety program guidelines

22. Maintain CPR and AED certification, and ensure that all staff within supervision does the same

23. Prepare brochure copy

24. Request flyers/posters/ad/press releases

25. Prepare program participant information materials

26. Arrange and secure program space

27. Plan and implement programs on a seasonal basis

28. Supervise programs

29. Evaluate programs

30. Make class cancellation/expansion decisions

31. Seek new program ideas

32. Manage special program registrations

33. Act as liaison for program inclusion services

34. Manage program volunteers


Hours: Various Hours, Evenings and Weekends Required

Salary Range: $40,230

Richard Grodsky

Executive Director

Elmhurst Park District
225 Prospect | Elmhurst, IL | 60126

RGrodsky@epd.org

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