Performance Development Coordinator Jobs in Baton Rouge, LA

Salary : $44,886.40 Annually
Location : 6201 Florida Blvd., Baton Rouge, LA
Job Type: Full Time Exempt
Job Number: PDC2026
Department: Superintendent
Opening Date: 07/24/2026
Closing Date: 8/7/2026 4:59 PM Central
FLSA: Exempt
General Summary
The Partnerships & Development Coordinator plays a pivotal role in facilitating administrative and professional functions within the organization. Under the supervision of senior management, this position has oversight of relationships and contractual agreements with partners, community groups, elected officials, and other stakeholders. They are responsible for developing and maintaining partner relationships and oversight of relationships and contractual agreements with partners, community groups, elected officials, and other stakeholders. This individual performs professional work primarily in the administration office and other BREC facilities as needed to coordinate between internal BREC departments and external groups, providing support for various departments and the public. Their responsibilities also include fostering business relationships, creating collaborative alliances across the agency, and ensuring compliance with relevant policies, procedures, and regulations.
Requirements and Job Specifications
Education Required: Graduation from an accredited 4-year college or university
Preferred: Master's degree from an accredited college or university
Area of Study (major) Required: Recreation Management and Programming, Business or Public Administration, or related field
License(s) Required: Valid LA Driver's License
Years Relevant Work Experience: Minimum five (5) years of progressive relevant experience. Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered
Preferred: Seven (7) or more years of work related experience
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Proven capability to effectively collaborate and coordinate with staff at all agency levels, encompassing diverse experiences and educational backgrounds.
• Proficient use of various software applications such as Outlook, Microsoft Office 365 and CoPilot.
• Strong leadership, interpersonal and organizational skills;
• Good problem-solving skills: ability to work independently; demonstrate sound judgment.
• Self-assured in public speaking, with the ability to articulate ideas effectively.
• Ability to plan, develop, implement, and administer various types of evaluation tools
• Ability to generate, analyze, and interpret reports to determine effective conclusions
• Ability to effectively prioritize work and manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Ability to develop and maintain a budget, complete reports such as financial, payroll, and activity reports according to established BREC financial procedures.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with BREC employees and staff, volunteers, community interest groups that include partners and patrons as well as delegates in the parish.
• Ability to quickly learn, apply, and develop BREC policies and procedures as needed.
• Ability to supervise and work in a team environment
• Demonstrates a mentality aligned with community, engagement, and service.
• Proficiency in using modern office equipment, database systems, tracking tools, presentation software, and related peripheral equipment.
• Ability to apply good work habits such as punctuality, reliability, preciseness, and dependability to effectively complete assigned tasks and contribute to the smooth operation of the department and division.
Functions and Duties
Essential Functions and Duties:
• Coordinates and recommends on BREC's Partnerships, Community Engagement, and Sponsorship policies and processes as well as processes related to philanthropic naming of BREC assets
• Works with prospective partners to review organizational documentation and partnership proposals
• Evaluates partnership proposals using established criteria aligned with Partnerships and Development standard operating procedures.
• Review and evaluate BREC-sponsored activities to ensure effectiveness, quality programs, cost effectiveness and customer satisfaction.
• Execute mechanisms for tracking and reporting the status of prospective partnerships.
• Develops and monitors performance measures, statistics, program service evaluations, marketing efforts and other daily administrative functions
• Conducts regular team meetings with BREC staff and external partners to monitor, manage, and coordinate progress toward partnership goals.
• Identify and develop cooperative partnership opportunities.
• Serves as primary contact for partnership requests, managing the partnership life cycle to completion.
• Research ways to maximize exposure, generate and increase revenue and improve awareness of BREC resources and services.
• Align partnership relationships and activities with agency mission and strategic goals.
• Monitor and report on key performance indicators related to partnerships and development activities.
• Identify partnership opportunities and assist the Special Events Manager in cultivating and managing partnership relationships, including friends' groups and community advisory councils.
Secondary Job Duties:
• Collaborate with Communications for all media relations, social media communication, media production and general branding;
• Collaborate with all applicable BREC departments and staff to create a teamwork atmosphere as it relates to partnerships;
• Assumes duties in absence of supervisor-of-record to respond to immediate concerns to ensure efficiency and prompt service to employees and the public.
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. They will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties as requested by their supervisor.
Supplemental Information
This is a salaried 40 hours per week position which may require additional hours worked to complete job functions. Flexibility in scheduling is available to accommodate routine, periodic, and seasonal schedule fluctuations. Ability to work flexible hours, including some nights and weekends
Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. If you do not complete each section of this application (i.e. work experience, education, or etc.) to demonstrate that you meet the eligibility and minimum qualification requirements described in this announcement, your application will be deemed incomplete and you will be ineligible for further consideration for this vacancy.
An offer of employment is contingent on passing a pre-employment criminal background check, Motor Vehicle Records check, drug screen and physical.
2026 FULL-TIME EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
HEALTH INSURANCE: BREC provides comprehensive medical coverage through Louisiana Blue formerly BCBSLA, including HMO, PPO, and Blue Saver (Qualified High-Deductible Health Savings Account) options. Coverage becomes effective on the first day of the month following a two-month waiting period. Employee cost per month for HMO: $175.43 - employee only; $597.45 - employee & spouse or employee & dependent children; $962.52-family. Employee cost per month for PPO: $375.23- employee only;$975.50- employee & spouse or employee & dependent children; $1,492.70 - family. Employee cost per month for Blue Saver: $39.08 - employee only; $162.68 - employee & spouse or employee & dependent children; $290.49 - family. In addition to medical coverage, BREC offers voluntary insurance options, including Dental and Vision.
LIFE INSURANCE: All full-time employees are insured under a Group Term Life Insurance policy provided by Lincoln Financial. Coverage is subject to reduction at ages 65 and 70. There is no cost to the employee; however, coverage associated with salaries exceeding $50,000 is subject to imputed income in accordance with IRS regulations. Coverage is effective immediately upon eligibility.
RETIREMENT SYSTEM: BREC contributes 38.22% of each employee's salary to the City-Parish Employees' Retirement System. Employees contribute 9.5% of salary. All retirement contributions are tax-deferred. Employee contributions are maintained in individual accounts and are refunded if an employee leaves BREC prior to retirement eligibility. After 25 years of service, employees may be eligible for additional benefits through the Deferred Retirement Option Plan (DROP). BREC also offers a Supplemental Retirement Deferred Compensation Plan through Nationwide Retirement Solutions, available through convenient payroll deductions.
HOLIDAYS: BREC employees receive twelve (12) paid holidays per year.
SICK LEAVE: BREC employees accumulate sick leave at the rate of 100 hours per year the first five years they are employed; accrual of hours will increase based on the number of years of service, thereafter, up to 192 hours for 15 or more years. Employee is eligible to utilize leave after 30 days of continuous employment.
ANNUAL LEAVE: BREC employees earn annual leave at the rate of 100 hours per year the first five years they are employed; accrual of hours will increased based on the number of years of service, thereafter, up to 192 hours for 15 or more years. Employee is eligible to utilize leave after 90 days of continuous employment.
FULL-TIME STATUS: Upon completion of a six-month probationary periods and approval of supervisor, full-time status will be achieved.
EMPLOYEE DISCOUNTS: BREC full-time employees can take advantage of a generous discount. Some restrictions may apply. See the discount policy for more details.
EAP: BREC's Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is administered by Lucet. They EAP helps employees and their family members resolve personal or work-related problems.
CREDIT UNION: BREC employees are eligible to join the City Federal Credit Union and/or Pelican State Credit Union and enlist in payroll deduction plan. Direct deposit to the Credit Union is also available.
FEDERAL STUDENT LOAN FORGIVENESS: BREC is a qualifying employer for public service loan forgiveness. Employees who have Federal Direct Loans and have made 120 payments on the Federal Direct Loans (after October 1, 2007) may be eligible for the remaining loan balance to be forgiven.
LA START: This 529 Qualified Tuition savings plan may be open on behalf of a named Beneficiary by anyone, including legal entities, provided that the Account Owner or the Beneficiary is a resident of Louisiana. Account Owners may save at their own pace, in amounts they can afford.
FSA: BREC offers an FSA that allows employees to contribute a portion of their regular earnings before taxes. Distributions from the account must be used to reimburse the employee for qualified expenses related to medical and dental services.
SUPPLEMENT BENEFITS: BREC offers voluntary benefits through AFLAC or Colonial Life. Those benefits include accident insurance, critical care, hospital indemnity, life, LTD and STD.
BREC reserves the right to at any time and from time to time to modify or amend, in whole or in part, any or all of the provisions of the benefit package.
*Commissioned Approved Benefits Effective January 1, 2026*
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Do you have a valid Louisiana driver's license?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have a Bachelor's degree from an accredited 4-year college or university in Recreation Management and Programming, Business or Public Administration or closely related field?)

• Yes
• No

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Do you have a minimum three (3) years of progressive relevant experience?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have experience in planning, developing, organizing and promoting programs and activities? If so, please explain
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Have you ever volunteered for BREC? Yes or No. If so, in what capacity and what location?
Required Question