Temporary Parks & Recreation/Cultural Arts Program Coordinator

Assignment commitment is 30-40 hours per week for approximately 6 months. Assignment may be extended based upon projects to be completed. $19-$22/hr based upon experience.

Looking for an opportunity to be creative, make a positive impact for the community, and put your strong organizational skills to good use? The nationally accredited City of Novi Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Services Department would like to meet you.

Our recreation programs are well attended and we continue to be innovative and inclusive to meet the needs of the Novi community.

This position will assist with:

• Sizzling Summer Art Series
• Youth Theatre Program
• Dance Programs
• Community Music Performance Groups
• Art Displays and Programs
• Summer Camps
• Artist Residency Program
• Planning for Fall/Winter Programming

Experience/Skills/Traits:

• Demonstrated organizational skills
• Capable of working in a fast-paced environment
• Team player
• Excellent customer service and problem-solving skills
• Available to work evenings and weekends as needed
• Customer/program management software experience preferred
• Degree, or relevant college courses, and/or experience preferred

Novi is an innovative, diverse, and growing community that values parks and recreation. 85% of residents rate the overall quality of parks and recreation opportunities as good or excellent and nearly 90% say their overall quality of life in Novi is good or excellent.

The Novi park system includes 16 developed parks, 4 undeveloped parks, 4 conservation/preservation areas, 14.65 miles of nature trails, 10.11 miles of mountain biking trails, a beach with 100 feet of sandy waterfrontage, an ice arena, a dog park, a senior housing campus, and new splash pad. Plans are being developed for the renovation of our largest sports park. We're home to one of only a few art parks in Michigan with a residency program.

All offers of employment are contingent upon passing a background check, a physical examination, and a drug screen (we test for marijuana).

Questions about the Temporary Parks & Recreation/Cultural Arts Program Coordinator position or application accommodation requests can be directed to the Human Resources department by email at humanresources@cityofnovi.org or by phone at 248-347-0452. The promotion of diversity is fueled by the desire to seek equality of opportunity for all people. The City of Novi is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace.