Recreation Programmer (Special Events)

Recreation Programmer (Special Events) – Parks, Recreation & Libraries Department The City of Avondale is accepting applications. This position will remain open until filled. The first review of applications will be on June 29, 2026, with weekly reviews thereafter. Responsibilities Plan, organize, and implement youth camps, programs, teen activities, and community special events. Develop program curricula and facilitate programming sessions. Assist in coordination and execution of special events, including setup, teardown, vendor management, and on‑site operations. Develop event timelines, run‑of‑show documents, and post‑event wrap‑up reports. Maintain a safe and secure environment for all participants, supervise staff, and provide training. Evaluate program operations, assist with and monitor budgets for the assigned program area. Provide administrative support for the Parks, Recreation & Libraries Department, work with outside vendors, process inquiries, and manage rentals. Create promotion strategies to generate registrations and measure results. Coordinate program schedules and field reservations. Maintain awareness of new developments in the recreation field and incorporate them into programs as appropriate. Create social media campaigns, update website, flyers, and email blasts to help market programs. Assist in the planning, logistics coordination, and on‑site execution of community special events, including vendor coordination, volunteer management, and ensuring a safe and positive experience for all attendees. Develop and manage event timelines, run‑of‑show documents, and production schedules to ensure effective coordination of all event elements, including entertainment, permits, site plans, and equipment rentals. Conduct post‑event evaluations, compile attendance data and participant feedback, and prepare wrap‑up reports to assess program effectiveness. Assist in budget preparation; prepare cost estimates for program budgets and long‑range forecasting. Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications Associate’s Degree in Recreation, Public Administration, or a related field. A Bachelor’s Degree in Recreation, Public Administration, or a closely related field is preferred. Equivalent combination of education and job‑related experience may be considered on a year‑for‑year basis. One (1) year of experience assisting in recreation, sports, leisure class administration, and/or special events. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Software. A valid Arizona Driver's License is required. Must be able to obtain First Aid/CPR Certification upon hire. Bilingual skills are highly desirable. Applicants are required to be a U.S. citizen or have lawful permanent residency status at the time of appointment. #J-18808-Ljbffr City-of-Avondale,-Az