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Program Assistant, Senior - Canine Recreation

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Program Assistant, Senior - Canine Recreation

Salary

$18.90 - $21.28 Hourly

Location

Durham, NC

Job Type

PT w/ Ret benefits (work 20 hrs but less than 30)

Job Number

24-04932

Department

Parks and Recreation

Opening Date

06/04/2024

Closing Date

Continuous

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Position Description

Work. Serve. Thrive. With the City of Durham

Advance in your career while making a real difference in the community you serve.

A nationally accredited team of passionate professionals devoted to building better lives and a better community through the power of parks and recreation. Our talented team at Durham Parks and Recreation (https://www.dprplaymore.org/27/ABOUT-US) is devoted to community service and provides a diverse range of programs, services, opportunities, and experiences while being united through our core pillars of creating equitable economic impacts; advancing conservation; rejuvenating health and wellness; enhancing quality of life and sustaining social equity.

Hiring Hourly Range: $18.90 - $20.05

Shifts: Vary with weekdays and weekends, 20-25 hours per week.

T he focus of this position will be Canine Recreation programs and events, and dog parks, This position will be responsible for planning and implementing these programs, partnering with local organizations, and community outreach. Responsibility will also include routinely monitoring dog parks for maintenance, safety, and public compliance with rules. Additional duties include coordinating mobile recreation programs (rotating outdoor programs intended to bring recreation to neighborhoods). Customer service duties will include responding to customer questions and complaints, processing refund requests, and assisting with program registrations.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Organizes canine recreation programs and events by securing performers, event exhibitors and sponsors, and scheduling events.

• Routinely monitors and inspects dog parks for maintenance, safety, security, and public compliance with rules and regulations, troubleshooting as needed.

• Registers canines to use dog parks, ensuring that each canine meets the requirements established by the city, and assigns tags per registration procedures.

• Provides customer service by responding to resident questions, concerns, and complaints pertaining to the dog parks and canine recreation programs.

• Organizes mobile recreation programs by planning crafts and activities, and scheduling dates and locations.

• Manages programs by submitting course information for entry into Active.Net recreation software system, tracking program attendance, collecting evaluations, and facilitating and/or supervising the facilitation of the program.

• Completes registrations, collects fees and other financial transactions as assigned.

• Assists at front desk when requested.

• Maintains program materials and supplies inventory.

• Determines the type of volunteer assignments needed and training needed for the positions.

• Assists with marketing and advertising of events by creating marketing materials including blogs, flyers, and articles.

• Distributes flyers and brochures, determines where to take marketing pieces to advertise events and programs.

• Attends and participates in staff meetings, in-service training programs, orientations, and evaluation sessions.

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Basic canine behavior and safety concepts.

• Program and event administration.

• Group recreational planning.

SKILL IN:

• Interacting effectively with the public.

• Communicating clearly and precisely.

• Conducting inspections.

• Entering data accurately into databases.

• Developing marketing materials.

• Report writing and record keeping.

• Handling money and basic mathematics.

Minimum Qualifications & Experience

• High School diploma (GED, HiSet,)

• Two (2) years of experience in canine recreation or a related field.

• A valid North Carolina Class C Driver’s License with a satisfactory driving record.

Additional Preferred Skills

• Comfortable working around dogs.

• Available to work occasional evenings and weekends.

• Experience coordinating a program or event.

  01

  Where did you first hear about this opportunity?

• City of Durham Website

• Walk in

• Job fair

• Employee referral

• Professional organization Please list the organization in "other" box below

• Internet posting Please list the specific web site in the "other" box below

• Craig's List

• Facebook

• LinkedIn

• GlassDoor

• governmentjobs.com

• Monster.com

• Indeed.com

• Employment Security Commission

• Magazine/Newspaper

• Other

  02

  If you listed "other" above please give specific web site, organization, or publication.

  03

  Please select your highest level of COMPLETED education.

• Less than a High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)

• High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)

• Associates Degree

• Bachelor's Degree

• Master's Degree

• PhD or Juris Doctorate

  04

  Do you have a valid North Carolina driver's license "or" if you currently have another state driver's license, are you willing to obtain a valid NC driver's license within 60 days of hire?

• Yes

• No

  05

  How many years of experience do you have in canine recreation or a related field?

• No related experience

• Less than 1 year of experience

• 1 year but less than 2 years

• 2 years but less than 4 years

• 4 or more years

  06

  Are you comfortable working around dogs?

• No

• Yes

  07

  Are you available to work occasional evenings and weekends?

• No

• Yes

  08

  Do you have experience coordinating a program or event?

• No

• Yes

  09

  If you have experience coordinating a program or event, briefly describe. If no experience, list "N/A"

  Required Question