Peoria Park District - Youth Outreach Supervisor

The Pleasure Driveway and Park District
of Peoria, Illinois


September 10, 2010
Job Opening – RiverPlex Division
Administrative Assistant to the Peoria Park District Youth Outreach Supervisor

POSITION: Part Time (32 hours a week)

REQUIREMENTS:
• High school diploma or equivalent; Secretarial or business school course work preferred.
• Minimum of two years general office experience and a command of business computer programs required. Ability to use computer graphic software a plus.
• Ability to operate general office equipment.
• Above average written and oral communication skills.
• Word Processions skills (65 wpm or better), general bookkeeping skills, and ability to maintain efficient filing system.
• Possession of valid certificates for First Aid, CPR, and AED is required.

DUTIES:
• Represent Youth Outreach and ELITE programs in a manner that maintains and enhances public understanding and appreciation of the Peoria Park District.
• Operate a computer for correspondence, records, statistical/narrative reports, budget documents, and public relations materials.
• Develop and maintain a mass alert text message system for all ELITE certified youth and youth program volunteers.
• Recruit and retain the volunteer base by regularly tracking volunteer hours and satisfaction levels.
• Assist with event registration functions as needed.
• Maintain the YOP Supervisor’s schedule in an orderly fashion.
• Prepare reports and correspondence to the Park District Board of Trustees and committees.
• Develop and facilitate monthly Youth Commission meetings including distribution of electronic minutes to the Supervisor and related parties.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

OTHER:
• Some evenings and weekends will be required.
• Salary range is $10.00 - $12.00 per hour.

How to Apply: Applications are available at the Glen Oak Park Pavilion or can be downloaded/printed from www.peoriaparks.org under jobs & volunteers. Applicants may submit a resume’, but to be fully considered for this position an application must be completed. Applications will be reviewed until position is filled.

To ensure full consideration, applications/resume should be forwarded in a timely manner to: PEORIA PARK DISTRICT - Human Resources Coordinator, 2218 North Prospect Road, Peoria, IL 61603 or fax to: (309) 686-3352.

PEORIA PARK DISTRICT
Human Resources Coordinator
2218 North Prospect Road
Peoria, Illinois 61603

The Peoria Park District hires without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, unfavorable discharge from military service, or disability to perform the tasks of the job. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.