Deputy Parks & Recreation Director
Industrial Asset Management Council, Inc, prescott valley, az, United States
IN THIS POSITION, YOU WILL:
- Research, identify, prepare and apply for grant and alternative funding sources to support recreation, events, and capital programming.
- Provide executive oversight for the planning, production, and delivery of the Town’s special events, including signature community events, holiday celebrations, concerts, cultural programming, sporting events, and partner-produced events on Town properties.
- Coordinate cross-departmental event logistics involving public safety, public works, creative services, economic development, and other town departments; serve as primary liaison between the department and external event producers, sponsors, and promoters.
- Develop and manage special event budgets, sponsorship programs, and cost-recovery strategies; evaluate event return on investment and community impact.
- Oversee the development and administration of recreation facility use schedules, user fee structures, and program registration systems.
- Establish and oversee policies and standards for the procurement, contracting, and performance evaluation of contracted recreation instructors, program vendors, and event service providers.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Public Administration, Parks and Recreation Management, Business Administration, or a closely related field and a minimum of six (6) years progressively responsible management and supervisory experience in parks and recreation including direct responsibility for recreation programming and/or special events.
- Minimum of three (3) years of supervisory experience overseeing professional-level staff.
- The successful candidate must pass a pre-employment background screening.
- Certified Parks and Recreation Professional (CPRP) or Certified Parks and Recreation Executive (CPRE) or ability to obtain within time frame designated by the Town.