Recreation Specialist Job at City of Chesapeake
City of Chesapeake Chesapeake, VA 23322
$46,298 - $60,187 a year
Position Information
Working Title of Vacant Position
Recreation Specialist II - Admin Public Information FT
Job Type
Full Time
Posting Type
Public
Number of Vacancies
1
Department
PARKS, REC, & TOURISM
Division
PR&T ADMIN
Requisition Number
2023212P
Number of hours worked per week
40 +
Work Schedule
Generally: Mon – Fri, 8 am – 5 pm
work schedules are based on operations, and will vary to include occasional evenings, weekends and holidays.
work schedules are based on operations, and will vary to include occasional evenings, weekends and holidays.
Work Site Location
Primarily 1224 Progressive Dr
Position Driving Requirement
R - Routine
Pay Basis
Semi-Monthly
Advertised Salary
$46,298 – $ 60,187 annual starting salary
[depending on qualifications and experience]
[depending on qualifications and experience]
Job Description
Primary tasks include creation and assistance with promotional content such as videos, publications, flyers, trifolds, invitations, programs, specialty guides, social media posts, announcements, and notifications about events, facilities, historical sites, parks, amenities and other related content.
Initiates and implements ideas for marketing concepts for written, digital and visual material in a team setting. Creates multimedia content, e-letters, campaigns, department publications, to include preparation and dissemination of monthly department report and project updates. Uploads reports using digital publication software and other media tools. Works closely with department staff to ensure timely reporting to meet monthly and other publication deadlines. Creates weekly video segment of upcoming programs and events. Provides digital asset management and captures new, quality photos and videos. Maintains files, records and digital assets.
Initiates and implements ideas for marketing concepts for written, digital and visual material in a team setting. Creates multimedia content, e-letters, campaigns, department publications, to include preparation and dissemination of monthly department report and project updates. Uploads reports using digital publication software and other media tools. Works closely with department staff to ensure timely reporting to meet monthly and other publication deadlines. Creates weekly video segment of upcoming programs and events. Provides digital asset management and captures new, quality photos and videos. Maintains files, records and digital assets.
Monitors, creates and schedules content for department’s Facebook and Instagram pages, provides responses and monitors and redirects other related parks and facilities pages to department page. Assists with promotional projects such as social media campaigns and contests. Provides insights, identifies trends, and analyzes performance metrics for optimal user engagement and reach. Works closely with department staff to identify promotional needs.
Assists with marketing at department and cosponsored special events and provides support at department marketing table. Creates content for video, takes photos, and creates social media posts concurrently while working at events and/or offsite. Engages with the public and event/program participants for marketing promotions. May purchase and provide food pick up, cleanup, event set up and breakdown. Prepares marketing boxes for events. Ensures adequate and up-to-date material is available, follows up with staff for most current information. May provide assistance at other facility locations during events. Coordinates department Mascot scheduling, staff accompaniment, and maintains related supplies.
Procures marketing material and maintains marketing-related supplies.
Procures marketing material and maintains marketing-related supplies.
As part of the department content provider team, may assist with updates to the department’s section of the city’s website and the online event calendar. Prepares and maintains content for electronic bulletin boards.
Ensures all department information is visually appealing, engaging, accurate, error free and professional in appearance. Ensures all material adheres to the city and department guidelines for social media and city and department branding guidelines. Advises staff on proper techniques and formatting.
Assists with customer service-related initiatives and frequently communicates with the public, volunteers, community groups and coworkers. Must possess good interpersonal skills to work with varied and diverse groups. Works with department staff to compile information and compose correspondence in response to customer inquiries. Gauges citizen and visitor interest, makes recommendations for improvements in processes to better meet those needs. Works with the front desk team in promotion of department’s programs, events, facilities, parks and services.
Assists with customer service-related initiatives and frequently communicates with the public, volunteers, community groups and coworkers. Must possess good interpersonal skills to work with varied and diverse groups. Works with department staff to compile information and compose correspondence in response to customer inquiries. Gauges citizen and visitor interest, makes recommendations for improvements in processes to better meet those needs. Works with the front desk team in promotion of department’s programs, events, facilities, parks and services.
Realizes importance of exceptional customer service in performance of duties and adheres to all aspects of the City’s customer service standards. Follows up and ensures follow-through on citizen requests.
Attention to detail in all aspects of position. Ability to adapt to shift in assignments and priorities. Assists with special projects as needed and performs other related duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
VOCATIONAL
/
EDUCATIONAL
REQUIREMENT
:
Requires any combination of education and experience equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in recreation administration, business administration, recreation/sports management, physical education, or a closely related field.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT :
In addition to satisfying the vocational/education standards, this class requires a minimum of one year of full-time equivalent experience.
SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES :
Requires any combination of education and experience equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in recreation administration, business administration, recreation/sports management, physical education, or a closely related field.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT :
In addition to satisfying the vocational/education standards, this class requires a minimum of one year of full-time equivalent experience.
SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES :
- Requires a valid driver’s license and a driving record that is in compliance with the City Driving Standards.
- Requires CPR and First Aid certification within the first year of employment.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS :
Employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies.
Preferred Qualifications
- Excellent verbal skills and ease in front of the camera. Excellent data-gathering and presentation skills in Excel for creating graphs and charts.
- Minimum of 1 year of full-time equivalent experience. Experience to include creation of promotional material and multimedia content; experience monitoring various business social media platforms. Marketing and/or web design, and creative data visualization. Proficiency with Microsoft Office
- Experience in public engagement optimization to department webpage and social media sites by researching social media trends and best emerging practices.
- Experience with web-based systems, various social media platforms, desktop publishing software, graphic design, and video marketing. Interest and experience in dealing with the public and working with diverse groups of people.
- Experience and ability to display initiative and creativity in development of promoting an organization or company.
Posting Detail Information
Job Open Date
05/15/2023
Job Close Date
06/01/2023
Open Continuous
Special Instructions to Applicants
The City of Chesapeake offers an exceptional range of benefits. Please browse our
Benefits Brochure, for a full list of benefits and employee perks.
Drug Screening: MARIJUANA
Drug Screening: MARIJUANA
In accordance with City policy, this position is deemed safety-sensitive. As such, applicants for this position are subject to pre-employment drug/alcohol testing after receiving a conditional offer of employment and may also be subject to random testing. This drug test includes testing for marijuana. Generally, a positive test result for marijuana, alcohol, or other controlled substances will disqualify an applicant from employment. Possession of a medical marijuana license will not excuse an applicant from the testing process or the consequences of testing positive for marijuana.
Employees may be expected to work hours in excess of and/or outside of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies. Emergency operations support work and work locations may be outside of normal job duties.
Will be required to work some events, programs and activities within other areas of the City and Department. Work hours vary and include evenings, weekends and periodically holidays.
ADA Checklist
Overall Physical Strength Demands
Overall Physical Strength Demands
M=Medium - Exerting 20-50 lbs. occasionally, 10-25 lbs. frequently, or up to 10 lbs. constantly
Physical Demands
C = Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time. F = Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. O = Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. R = Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week. N = Never- Never occurs.
Standing
Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Sitting
Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Walking
Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Lifting
Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Lifting Amount
Exerting up to 20 to 50 lbs
Carrying
Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Carrying Weight
Exerting up to 20 to 50 lbs
Pushing/Pulling
Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Pushing/Pulling Weight
Exerting up to 20 to 50 lbs
Reaching
Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Handling
Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Fine Dexterity
Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Kneeling
Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Crouching
Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Crawling
Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.
Bending
Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Twisting
Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Climbing
Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.
Balancing
Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Vision
Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.
Hearing
Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.
Talking
Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Foot Controls
Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Machines, Tools, Equipment and Work Aids Used
Routine office equipment, various recreational and media materials and equipment, phone, pop up tents, tables, chairs, golf cart, vehicle
Protective Equipment Required
seat belt, any other PPE required by the equipment in use
Health and Safety
D = Daily W = Several Times Per Week M = Several Times Per Month S = Seasonally N = Never
Mechanical Hazards
W = Several Times Per Week
Chemical Hazards
S = Seasonally
Electrical Hazards
M = Several Times Per Month
Fire Hazards
S = Seasonally
Explosives
S = Seasonally
Communicable Diseases
S = Seasonally
Physical Danger or Abuse
S = Seasonally
Other
If Other, Description
Environmental Factors
D = Daily W = Several Times Per Week M = Several Times Per Month S = Seasonally N = Never
Dirt and Dust
W = Several Times Per Week
Extreme Temperatures
S = Seasonally
Noise and Vibration
W = Several Times Per Week
Fumes and Odors
M = Several Times Per Month
Wetness/Humidity
S = Seasonally
Darkness or Poor Lighting
S = Seasonally
Primary Work Location
Office Environment, Vehicle, Outdoors
Non-Physical Demands
C = Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time. F = Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. O = Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. R = Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week. N = Never- Never occurs.
Time Pressures
Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Emergency Situations
Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.
Frequent Change of Tasks
Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Irregular Work Schedule/Overtime
Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Performing Multiple Tasks Simultaneously
Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Working Closely with Others as Part of a Team
Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Tedious or Exacting Work
Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Noisy/Distracting Environment
Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Other
If Other, Description
Can anyone assist the employee in performing the primary tasks assigned to this position? If yes, identify the eligible task(s)
Incumbent must be able to work independently.
Professional References
Professional References
Please provide contact information for professional references.
Minimum Requests
0
Maximum Requests
4
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