Recreation Specialist (Office Specialist)

Performs intermediate technical and semiskilled work to include difficult clerical work. The Office Specialist serves as the Recreation Specialist and is responsible for helping oversee the successful completion of programs and events. Work is performed under the moderate supervision of the Recreation Program Supervisor.

Some weekend and evening hours will be required with this position. Note: this is a Full Time position with benefits.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The

requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Coordinate planning, logistics, and production of County-sponsored and co-sponsored events, festivals, recreational programs and working with other County departments and community organizations.

• Create and facilitate indoor programming and events at Hines Farm Park & Stables.

• Maintain all marketing and promotion for all events/programs on Onslow County's Parks and Recreation website and social media accounts.

• Assist with youth and adult athletic programs.

• Coordinate and facilitate rentable facility tours at Hines Farm Park and Stables.

• Assist with the creation of contracts for instructors, associations, and other groups, as needed.

• Develop and maintain professional relationships with community and school officials to stimulate interest and develop recreation program support.

• Facilitate Holiday, Spring break, and bonus week camps.

• Create and facilitate kids' night out programs.

• Process program registration and reservations and collect fees.

• Provides various types of support functions to recreation programs and performs other duties as necessary to help contribute to the success of the department's mission.

• Demonstrate record management and organizational skills. Develop and maintain a volunteer database.

• Performs assigned functions as a Disaster Ready Team (DRT) member, if appointed or volunteer.

• Performs related tasks as required.

Some knowledge of all phases of community recreation activities and their administration; principles and methods of recreation program planning and development; ability to develop and execute a program of recreation activities; ability to cooperate with and interpret recreational philosophies to county officials, private groups, agencies and the general public; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with County officials, the general public and associates; ability to communicate complex ideas both orally and in writing.

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school and considerable experience relevant to the position. Associates/ Technical degree preferred.

Special Requirements:

Valid driver's license.

Salary will be determined based on qualifications, internal equity, budget, and market considerations.

In order to be considered for this position, your final transcript showing the date that your degree was awarded and/or any required certificates or licenses must be uploaded with your application even if you are a current employee or we have received it with a previous application.