Program Coordinator Position Available In South Central Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut

Program Coordinator Town of North Branford

• 3.0 Northford, CT Job Details Full-time $46,683
• $55,237 a year 7 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Employee assistance program Vision insurance Life insurance Retirement plan Qualifications CPR Certification Community engagement Passenger Endorsement Program development Writing skills Mid-level Microsoft Office 3 years High school diploma or GED Driver’s License First Aid Certification F Endorsement Budgeting Communication skills Marketing Full Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

Organizes, implements, and manages Parks, Recreation & Senior Center programs and activities, ensuring safety, community engagement, and enrichment for a diverse community. Also coordinates and provides daily program transportation. This role involves a combination of administrative work, direct patron engagement, and hands-on program delivery.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The essential functions listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. The duties listed here are intended only as illustrative of the various types of work that may be performed.

• Develops, organizes, promotes, implements, and evaluates a variety of programs, activities, trips and events for diverse age groups and interests.
• Assesses and gathers community input to inform responsive inclusive program planning.
• Create and maintain program schedules, materials and resources.
• Ensures vehicles, programs, and facility comply with safety regulations, Federal, State, & local policies, and health guidelines. Promptly report issues.
• Determines materials, equipment, and fee structure of programming and coordinates facility and program schedules on the current recreation software.
• Coordinates, schedules, and provides program transportation. Maintains requisite transportation logs.
• Monitor and report maintenance and safety needs of vehicles, including fueling, cleaning and completion of forms/reports as required by the Town and/or State Department of Transportation.
• Operate wheelchair lifts and secure mobility devices to safely facilitate individuals in boarding and un-boarding vehicles.
• Assist Parks, Recreation and Senior Center team as needed to promote a unified effort to best serve the public.
• Build and maintain positive relationships and provide excellent customer service. Collaborate interdepartmentally as well as with community partners to establish and deliver quality programming.
• Contributes to a variety of publications such as newsletters, flyers, calendars and communications regarding programs and events.
• Performs a variety of miscellaneous duties including, but not limited to, answering phones, typing correspondence, maintaining email, running errands, obtaining supplies, activity set up/break down and general customer service. And all other duties as assigned.
• Positively represents the Town and adheres to Town policies & procedures.

SUPERVISION

Works under the direction of the Director & Assistant Director of Parks, Recreation, & Senior Center. None exercised

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must possess and maintain a valid State of Connecticut Driver’s License and the ability to drive a Town-owned vehicle per established policies, procedures, and safety guidelines. Must have or be able to attain withing 6 months of hire, a passenger endorsement. CDL preferred.
• First aid/CPR certification or willingness to attend training.
• Three (3) years’ experience in program and event development, community engagement, or other related experience
• Any equivalent combination of education, certification, training, and/or experience will be considered

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of:

• Principles and practices of recreational programming and community-based service delivery.
• Age-appropriate fitness, wellness, educational, and social activities for multi-generational populations.
• Basic budgeting and program development skills
• Safety regulations and best practices related to transporting passengers, including those with mobility challenges.
• Local community, its resources, organizations, and service providers that can support programming.

Skills:

• Program development and coordination
• planning, implementation and evaluation of programs from concept to completion
• Driving & transportation
• Interpersonal communication
• strong verbal & written communication
• able to build relationships with a variety of stakeholders
• Customer service
• Empathy, patience and respect while interacting with a diverse range of patrons.
• Technical proficiency
• Competence in Microsoft Office suite and ability to learn recreation software.
• Marketing & outreach
• Develop & distribute program flyers, schedules, and content for departmental communications.
• Crisis response
• ability to remain calm and respond appropriately to unexpected situations.

Abilities:

• Work independently & collaboratively in a fast-paced, community-focused environment.
• Adapt programming and communication styles to meet the needs of a diverse community.
• Successfully pass pre-employment background check and drug screen.
• Manage multiple priorities to ensure that deadlines are met and adapt as needed.
• Maintain accurate records
• Read, analyze, and interpret program related laws and regulations and establish necessary work processes and procedures
• Regularly attend work and arrive punctually for designated work schedule (including for virtual and in person meetings, events, and conferences).
• Ability to exercise sound judgement and demonstrate integrity during course of duties.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Depending on functional area of assignment, tasks involve the ability to exert light physical effort usually involving some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of light weight (up to 50 pounds). May involve some climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, walking or standing. Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or workstation and extended periods of time standing and/or walking.

ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

Tasks are regularly performed inside and occasionally outside with potential for exposure to adverse conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, fumes and/or poor ventilation, wetness, humidity, rain, temperature and noise extremes, machinery and/or moving vehicles, vibrations, electric currents, animals/wildlife, toxic/poisonous agents, gases or chemicals, oils and other cutting fluids, violence and/or disease, or pathogenic substances.

SENSORY REQUIREMENTS

Some tasks require manual dexterity, in addition to visual and hearing acuity. Some tasks may involve identifying and distinguishing colors. Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate visual cues or signals. Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally and in writing.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$46,683.00

• $55,237.

00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance

Schedule:

8 hour shift Monday to

Friday Work Location:

In person