Manager ndash Programs amp Events Riverfront Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Schedule 40 hours per week evenings weekends and holidays required Have you turned your degree in Event Management Parks and Recreation or Marketing experiences people remember Can you lead a team manage budgets and rentals build partnerships and bring large community programs and events to life Riverfront Fort Wayne is looking for a creative handson leader to turn great ideas into memorable experiences along Fort Waynes rivers What Youll Do Lead the programs events rentals staff and daily operations that make Riverfront Fort Wayne a welcoming and engaging destination This position manages approximately seven fulltime three parttime and eight seasonal employees while balancing programming customer service safety financial performance and community needs Key Responsibilities Plan develop promote and evaluate yearround recreational programs educational activities special events and private rentals Recruit train schedule supervise and develop fulltime parttime seasonal and temporary employees and volunteers Oversee budgets contracts purchasing program expenses revenue attendance facility use and performance measures Coordinate facility operations event logistics maintenance needs vendors permits safety requirements and emergency response Build partnerships sponsorships grants fundraising opportunities and relationships with community organizations businesses volunteers and other stakeholders Serve as a working manager who can step in to support programs events rentals setup teardown and other operational needs What You Bring Bachelors degree in Parks and Recreation Public Administration Communications Marketing Event Management Business Administration or a related field Two to three years of progressively responsible experience developing coordinating and evaluating public programs special events and community activities Experience with both feebased and publicly supported programs An equivalent combination of education training and experience may be considered Strong leadership communication organization budgeting problemsolving and customerservice skills Ability to manage changing priorities and work effectively with employees volunteers contractors community partners and the public Additional Requirements Valid Indiana drivers license Ability to obtain First Aid and CPR certification within the first year of employment Ability to frequently lift or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds Ability to work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions Spanish or Burmese language skills are a plus Why Work for the City of Fort Wayne This is an opportunity to lead programs and events that strengthen our community and help residents and visitors experience Fort Waynes riverfront City employees also receive a competitive benefits package that includes health coverage paid time off holidays and participation in Indianas public employee retirement program Equal Opportunity Employer nbsp
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