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$67,000-$68,000/year
Schedule:
Monday- Friday
Monday- Friday
Start Date:
6/01/2024
6/01/2024
Overview:
Under the general supervision of the Volunteer and Events Manager, the Community Engagement and Event Manager is responsible for the coordination and expansion of community partnerships, community led special events and Naperville Park District special events.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Coordinate community-wide special events and provide high-level administrative functions to organizers. Review and approve or seek approval of applications.
- Collect and evaluate appropriate paperwork for each event, including but not limited to certificates of insurance, permits, licenses and other event paperwork.
- Serve as the Naperville Park District point-of-contact for community-wide special event organizers and the City of Naperville special events staff.
- Coordinate and lead meetings with internal Park District staff, community partners and event organizers, including on-site logistical reviews.
- Participate in the organization and presentation of Special Event seminars.
- Provide resources and support to community event organizers and occasional “day of event” oversight, as necessary.
- Collaborate with the District’s Parks, Trades, Custodial and Park Police Departments on the logistical needs of community-wide events.
- Develop, plan, organize, and manage assigned District special events subject to the needs and interests of the community, and in support of the District’s mission, vision, and core values.
- Purchase, inspect, inventory, and initiate requests for repairs on program equipment and supplies.
- Coordinate the use of facilities, parks and services with related school districts, community organizations and contractual vendors. Modify activity schedules as needed to optimize utilization.
- Provide support to community partners. Including but not limited to, Kids Matter, Meals on Wheels, and Riverwalk Adult Day School.
- Prepare information for the District’s program guides and website, assist Marketing Department in the design and development of flyers, posters, brochures, and email marketing materials and distribute appropriately.
- Ensure the accurate and timely completion of independent contractor agreements and uphold terms of the agreements with contractual vendors.
- Assist with the development of the annual division budget and year end projections as outlined in the annual budget calendar. Communicate budgetary requests as needed. Continuously monitor budget performance throughout the year, adjusting for unexpected expenses or fluctuations in revenue as appropriate. Approve expenditures. Comply with District financial policies.
- Ensure confidential use of customer information
Other Duties and Responsibilities:
- Expand and enhance community partnerships to support community needs that align with the District’s mission.
- Establish, support, and maintain collaborative efforts with internal and external customers and organizations.
- Respond to all customer comments and inquiries in a timely fashion.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Knowledge of the theories, practices, and philosophy of community event planning.
- Ability to multitask, organize, and maintain attention to details. Ability to prioritize and handle a variety of different tasks at the same time.
- Ability to work with a diverse population and large spectrum demographics.
- Ability to work independently in day-to-day operations with general direction from the supervisor.
- Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills.
- Ability to present in front of a large audience.
- Working knowledge of basic computer software.
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in Event Planning, Marketing, Recreation and Park Administration, Leisure Studies, Tourism or related field.
- Minimum two (2) years of relevant fulltime work experience.
- Possession of, or the ability to obtain, CPRP certification within two (2) years of date of hire.
Special Considerations:
- Subject to modified/flexible work schedules.
- Subject to both inside and outside environmental conditions.
- Ability to move from site to site.
- Manual dexterity to manipulate standard office and equipment and events equipment and supplies.
- Face to face interactions with internal and external customers and co-workers are essential for this position. It is expected that this position will report to their workspace/office as scheduled. Exceptions may be made on a case-by-case basis for this position to work remotely for a short period of time on a temporary basis.
Naperville Park District
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Closing Date
Open Until Filled$15 - $18 hourly
Under the direction and supervision of the Supervisor of Community Programming and Events, the Special Events Coordinator is responsible for supporting special events, and volunteers. This is a part-time hourly position with the Recreation Department. This position will be scheduled 25 hours a week to best meet the needs of the community and organization. Position expected to work nights and/or weekends in conjunction with special events.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience – A minimum of two years of related experience in a related position. Experience with a recreation, events, sports, or fitness organization preferred.
- Education – High School diploma or GED is required.
- Skills/Competencies – Candidate must be an individual who is willing and able to work independently, within teams and across multiple departments seamlessly. Candidate must have strong verbal and written communication skills; be able to create, facilitate and evaluate special events; be detail-orientated and a multi-tasker; and have a thorough understanding of community events and recreation principles. Candidate must also have experience with RecTrac (or other registration software) or the ability to quickly learn and gain an understanding of the Park District’s registration software.
- Certifications – Must have a valid driver’s license. First-Aid, CPR, and AED certifications are required within 90 days and must be maintained. The Park District will provide training.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB
- Provide exceptional customer service to our community and staff.
- Assist with all the duties and responsibilities associated with the operations of the Viking Park Community Center front desk at Viking Park as needed.
- Assist Supervisor of Community Programs and Events with the planning of new and ongoing special events each year.
- Lead, manage, and troubleshoot all assigned programs and events.
- Prepare event details for brochure copy seasonally as assigned.
- Manage registration, waitlists, and communications to event participants.
- Submit work requests as needed for district events using RecTrac and MainTrac.
- Book entertainment for events as directed by Supervisor.
- Shop for, prepare, and manage inventory of all supplies needed for events.
- Follow budgetary guidelines within each program and event.
- Coordinate volunteer needs with the Supervisor of Community Programming and Events in advance of the event; coordinate volunteer check-in, assignments, and all other related needs during events.
- Work in partnership with outside partnering organizations on collaborative community events.
- Work cooperatively with other departments to ensure smooth program and building operations.
- Assist the Supervisor of Community Programs and Events during larger scale events.
ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Identifies development opportunities and attends approved training and seminars to advance skills and stay abreast of new special events trends.
- Perform related work as requested by the Supervisor of Community Programming and Events, Director of Recreation, and the Executive Director.
- Other duties as assigned.
HOURS AND COMPENSATION
- Hours will vary from week to week based on assigned events and programs up to 25 hours per week. Many programs and community events will be held during evening and weekend hours.
- $15.00 - $18.00, hourly. Starting pay rate will be commensurate with the qualifications and experience of candidate.
- Benefits include: Paid time-off (PTO), program, pool pass, and concession discounts (some restrictions apply), FitNation fitness membership, IMRF pension, 403B deferred compensation plan (Mission Square), etc.
Gurnee Park District
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Mary Lester 847-599-3745 mlester@gurneeparkdistrict.comClosing Date
Open Until Filled$53,000-$57,000
The Northern Illinois Special Recreation Association is looking for a trustworthy therapeutic recreation professional who is ready for the job of a lifetime! Join our fun work atmosphere filled with innovative staff. Does compassion for individuals with disabilities just come naturally for you? Do you have a theater background? The NISRA team could be the place for you.
Our NISRA core values of FUN, PROFESSIONAL, COMPASSIONATE, TRUSTWORTHY AND INNOVATIVE clearly describe the culture by which we are guided in all of our programs, people we hire and places where we provide services.
Position: Manager of Cultural Arts & Special Events-Full Time
Northern Illinois Special Recreation Association
285 Memorial Drive
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
(815) 459-0737
Qualifications: A Bachelor’s Degree in Therapeutic Recreation, social work or a related field with three years of progressive full-time experience. Current certifications as a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (or attained after one year) or Certified Parks & Recreation Professional (or attained one year after eligibility). Must have an extensive knowledge of recreation activities and program planning and possess leadership abilities in a variety of recreation areas with special populations. Experience with staff supervision including recruitment, hiring, training, supervision and evaluation. Must demonstrate strong interpersonal and communication skills. Must be able to work independently. Class “D” driver’s license, and certification by Handle with Care and First Aid/CPR/AED or obtainable upon hire.
Summary: Oversee all operations of the agency Cultural Arts and Special Event Programs. Develop and maintain relationships with families, member districts and service organizations and collaborators. Supervise and lead programs, special events and overnight trips. Complete training to drive agency vehicles. Work schedule will include evening and possibly Saturday hours. Active participation in strategic planning and overall agency development.
Salary range: $53,000-$57,000 DOQ
Benefits: Health, dental and vision insurance package, pension plan, monthly travel reimbursement & cell phone stipend, sick, vacation, holidays, personal days and deferred compensation program available.
Hiring Manager: Dana Seehafer, CPRP
Senior Manager of Operations
To Apply: Go to www.nisra.org and follow the link to employment and volunteering.
Application Deadline: Open until filled
Northern Illinois Special Recreation Association (NISRA)
Contact
Dana Seehafer 815-459-0737 dseehafer@nisra.orgClosing Date
Open Until Filled$23.00/hr + DOQ
The Naperville Park District is Looking for a skilled forestry worker with minimum of 3 years experience in arboriculture. Main responsibilities include: removal of trees, pruning, planting of trees and shrubs, edging and mulching, tree identification, ability to access tree diseases and defects, as well as winter snow removal operations and general park maintenance. Ability to obtain Illinois Pesticide Operator License and Class C Drivers License required.
Schedule:
Monday-Friday 6:30am - 2:00pm, some weekend work
Monday-Friday 6:30am - 2:00pm, some weekend work
Start Date:
Immediately
Immediately
Job Type:
Full time
Full time
Benefits:
Health Insurance, Dental, Insurance, Vision, IMRF, Sick time, Personal time, Vacation time, Referral bonus
Health Insurance, Dental, Insurance, Vision, IMRF, Sick time, Personal time, Vacation time, Referral bonus
Free Fitness Center membership, free Centennial Beach membership, discount on golf rounds at Springbrook & Naperbrook Golf Course. Free or reduced rate on programs.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Perform a wide variety of park maintenance tasks including but not limited to; trail maintenance, horticultural care of landscape beds and custodial duties on a daily basis.
- May be asked to act as a crew leader to assigned staff and volunteers by orienting and training.
- Clean and maintain parks through litter pickup, garbage removal, recycling activities, and conduct scheduled inspections to district amenities as assigned.
- May be asked to participate in park maintenance operations such as controlled prairie and woodland burns, hardscape and pond maintenance.
- Support special event set up, tear down and maintenance during the event.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Knowledge of the methods and of forestry, turf, and horticulture development and maintenance.
- Demonstrate abilities to apply fertilizers and pesticides at manufacturer’s application rates.
Education and Experience:
- High school diploma or equivalent (GED) required.
- Associate or Bachelor’s degree (preferred) in agronomy, horticulture, turf management, forestry or related field.
Special Considerations:
- This position is subject to a post offer physical.
Naperville Park District
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Closing Date
Open Until Filled$44,722.80 - $46,534.49 annually DOQ
Northwest Special Recreation Association (NWSRA) enriches the lives of children and adults with disabilities through a partnership with 17 Park Districts located within the northwest suburbs of Chicago. NWSRA provides outstanding recreation opportunities for people with disabilities within our partner Park Districts through weekly programs, adult day programs (PURSUIT), special events, day camps and inclusion in Park District programs. NWSRA is a park district that serves people with disabilities.
Job Summary:
Coordinator positions currently open are Support Services Coordinator and Inclusion Coordinator. Coordinator will assess, plan, develop, implement and evaluate recreation and leisure programs for children and adults with disabilities. Assists the Support Services Manager with overseeing and managing part-time/seasonal employees in supporting programs for individuals.
- Demonstrate an understanding of coordinating and implementing programs while working closely with agency teams to support individuals with disabilities in the least restrictive environment and the most inclusive settings.
- Responsible for developing, planning, and organizing recreation programs while working with assigned member districts coordinating before and after school care, preschool, general programs, special events, trips and summer day camp.
- Complete observations, assessments and follow up with the necessary paperwork, phone calls, and debriefing after each observation.
- Provide training for part-time/seasonal staff and member districts, when needed.
- Demonstrate ability to troubleshoot and address behaviors, programming issues, and concerns regarding program issues and participant behaviors.
Qualifications:
Graduate from accredited college or university with a BA/BS degree in Therapeutic Recreation or related field of study. Must have knowledge of and ability to confidently work effectively with individuals with disabilities. Current National Council on Therapeutic Recreation Certification (NCTRC) or the ability to get certified within an allotted amount of time determined by the policy of the Association and/or the Executive Director.
Scheduling:
This is a full-time, exempt position. Weekly schedule is generally 40 – 45 hours. Weekends and evenings occasionally based on schedule.
Benefits we offer:
- Medical Coverage
- Dental Coverage
- Vision Coverage
- Group Life Insurance
- AFLAC Indemnity Plans
- IMRF Pension Plan
- Mission Square Retirement 457b Plan
- Paid Holidays
- Vacation Days
- Sick Days
- Personal Days
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
To Apply: Visit us at www.nwsra.org/jobs to complete an online application and submit your current resume. For questions on this position please call Darleen Negrillo - Superintendent of Administrative Services at (847)392-2848 or email at dnegrillo@nwsra.org.
