Outreach Program Coordinator
Palatine Park District is seeking a talented and community focused individual who loves engaging diverse audiences, creating meaning and community connection and will represent our mission through impactful outreach.
At Palatine Park District we're a vibrant and innovative park district committed to delivering top-notch services to our patrons while fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment for our team members. Join us as we continue to make a difference and set new standards in parks and recreation.
What You'll Do:
- Plan, organize, implement and supervise year round programming, camps and special events for underserved youth and adults.
- Cooperatively work with community partners to provide services, may act as liaison for one or more groups.
- Assist patrons with navigating district registration and scholarship process.
- Research and secure outside funding sources to support programing via grants and donations.
- Supervise staff and volunteers working programs including hiring, training, scheduling, supervision and discipline.
- Responsible for creating budgets and accurate tracking of expense, revenues and purchases.
- Communicates with community members to raise awareness of program offerings and connect individuals with services that support their needs.
What We're Looking For:
- Community focused and enthusiastic individual with programming experience
- Bachelors degree in recreation, park and tourism administration or related field
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment
- Valid class D drivers license
- Bilingual in Spanish and English
Why You Should Join Us:
- Exciting opportunities for professional growth and career advancement
- A supportive and inclusive work culture that values your contributions and celebrates success
- Health/Dental/Vision insurance for individual and family
- Paid life insurance
- A retirement plan with the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF)
- Paid vacation, personal days, holidays and sick time
- Unlimited in-house complimentary programs
- Seasonal pool passes for indoor and outdoor pools (individual and family)
- Fitness Center membership (individual and family)
- Discount at Palatine Hills Golf Course
- The chance to work with a dynamic team of professionals dedicated to excellence and innovation.
At Palatine Park District, we are all about our Community. Entertaining recreation programs, beautiful parks, and facility fun to create Park and Rec Life. A career with Palatine Park District is so much more than a job; it is choosing to live the Parks and Rec life. It's about being a positive influence on the community, growing as a person and the friendships that you make with your fellow staff members.
The salary range for this position is $60,000-$68,000.
If you are ready to take the next step in your career, come join us and Live the Parks & Rec Life!
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