RECREATION ADMINISTRATOR II (SPECIAL PROGRAMS)

Kind Of Work

Professional, administrative and supervisory work leading a team of managers responsible for the development and implementation of a wide range of programs, providing structured cultural, social, educational and recreational programming to New Orleanians of all ages and abilities. Work also includes:

• Hiring, developing, and managing a staff of Program Managers responsible for developing and implementing a wide range of programs at NORDC facilities, in compliance with all NORDC policies and industry best-practices.
• Providing information, alternatives and recommendations to NORDC leadership for the development of policies, procedures, and systems that enhance the experiences and opportunities of both NORDC staff and program participants.
• Developing a strategic and well-designed calendar of programming that provides city-wide access to educational opportunities, cultural instruction and events, and other initiatives designed to connect NORDC with neighborhoods.
• Providing strategic guidance to program managers to optimize the impact of youth and teen programming across all parts of the city, and throughout the calendar year.
• Administering a multimillion dollar budget and maintaining accountability for all reports, reconciliations, and expenditures.
• Providing recommendations to NORDC leadership on programmatic priorities and funding needs.
• Working with the NORD Foundation to secure funding through grants, sponsorships, and partnership agreements.
• Collaborating with the marketing department to develop a solid marketing program including production of quality print materials, social media initiatives, local radio/print advertising, and press releases.
• Collaborating with Capital Projects in the design, build, and renovation of NORDC facilities, linking form with function to ensure the highest return on Capital investment; and related work as required.

Minimum Qualifications

1. A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university.
2. Four (4) years of professional exempt (salaried) level experience in a community recreation program, outdoors program, or youth development program. Professional experience is gained after the receipt of a Bachelor's degree. At least three (3) years of this experience must have been supervisory and have included responsibility for budget preparation and development.

Prior to appointment, the hiring agency is required to verify education claimed by the applicant to qualify for this classification. If selected for hire, applicants must provide original documents of their qualifying credentials to the hiring agency prior to their start date in this job classification.

A Master's Degree from an accredited college or university may be substituted for two (2) years of non-supervisory experience/budget experience.