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About us The City of St. Louis Park is guided by our strategic priorities to ensure that all city programs are fair, objective and meet the needs of the community we serve. We are focused on hiring and retaining a highly competitive and skilled workforce that reflects a wide range of backgrounds and experiences while demonstrating a commitment to serving all residents with expertise and respect.

Our Culture Statement: We believe our public service makes a difference. Our workplace values: Integrity: We act honestly, keep our commitments, and take responsibility for our actions. Belonging: We treat people with respect and ensure every voice can be heard and valued.

Collaboration: We break down silos, communicate openly, and succeed as one team. Public stewardship: We put the public interest first and manage resources responsibly to earn trust. Our Strategic Priorities: A Welcoming, Safe Community: An inclusive, equitable and vibrant city where everyone feels safe and experiences a strong sense of belonging.

Connected, Safe Infrastructure: Safe, reliable and well-maintained infrastructure and neighborhoods that connect people and places with an emphasis on walking, biking and transit. Diverse, Affordable and Dignified Housing: A range of quality, affordable and attainable housing options. Climate Leadership and Natural Spaces: A climate leader that cares for the planet and maintains dynamic parks that connect people and nature.

Job Summary Coordinate, administer and direct the staff and activities for various Recreation Programs, Special Events, Field Trips and other programming in St. Louis Park. This position works 40 hours per week from September to mid-December and schedule is full-time (40 hours/week) and will include weekends.

Duties and Responsibilities Provide planning, promotion/marketing and coordination of recreations programs/rentals that include but are not limited to: family movie nights, youth soccer programs, adult leagues, ROCtoberfest, Westwood Hills Nature Center Halloween Party, and U.G.L.Y. sweater dash. Recommend the purchase of equipment and supplies needed to carry out the above programs

Interview and recommend hiring of staff as necessary. Provide direction and evaluation of said staff. Schedule events, reserve facilities, and work with staff to ensure effective event coordination from setup to clean-up, post-event evaluation and follow up.

Serve as on-site staff member during department-hosted public and private events. Work directly with client and interact with event guests to ensure smooth event execution through excellent customer service. Monitor varied recreation administrative duties such as registration, fee collection, etc.

Verify that fees are collected properly and forms are completed properly and turned in promptly. Provide information to the public on the programs. Monitor documentation of program activities through participation review and photography.

Ability to fill in for recreational leaders; providing supervision and discipline for children in recreation program to ensure their safety. Provide Recreation Supervisors with information on the program on a timely basis. Prepare reports of expenditures, revenues, participants, etc.

Other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Internship/practicum required for completing Bachelor's or Master's degree in Parks and Recreation or related field. Experience with programs, events and recreational facilities.

Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, and managing files and records. Desired Qualifications Ability and experience working with and relating to people of all ages. Prior experience working in summer recreational programs.

Invitations to interview will be based upon an assessment of education and experience. Applications and questions must be filled out completely for consideration.