Arts Education Director (Park and Recreation Specialist II)

Job Announcement

Reston Community Center, a Fairfax County Government agency in Virginia, is seeking a full-time merit Arts Education Director (Grade S-22), with a targeted start date in mid-November. The ideal candidate will have practical administrative experience in arts education, performing arts, and public arts programming. This position will collaborate with a team of arts presenters and administrators, supervise multiple arts instructors, and ensure an excellent patron experience across programs and events.

Illustrative Duties

General Duties

• Conducts program and service delivery evaluations using a variety of tools;
• Identifies deficiencies and recommends alternative strategies as needed and incorporates viable suggestions into programming;
• Develops and maintains community and corporate partnerships;
• Develops and implements community outreach plans to target underserved populations;
• Develops, prepares, and submits an annual budget;
• Monitors revenues and expenses and reconciles revenue / expense reports;
• Adheres to revenue and expense limits and to departmental goals and objectives;
• Evaluates data from daily operations and compiles administrative reports documenting attendance and service delivery for use in developing future programming;
• Completes regular inspections and safety assessments, maintains a hazard and drug-free environment, documents issues to identify risk areas, and recommends improvements;
• Ensures that agency programs, facilities, and personnel meet all standards for certifications and licenses related to the area of assignments;
• Analyzes and ensures accountability of center inventory;
• Authorizes the purchase of supplies and equipment;
• Conducts inspections to ensure that the housekeeping, cleanliness, and maintenance of the facility are acceptable and meet quality standards;
• Ensures compliance with federal, state, and county safety and health standards and operational procedures;
• Acquires and posts all current certificates, licenses, permits, and operating requirements;
• Compiles and retains operational and safety records and complies with federal, state and county safety standards;
• Enforces operating policies and procedures, evaluates their effectiveness and recommends changes;
• Coordinates efforts to optimize revenue production and / or customer satisfaction;
• Promotes diverse center participation of persons from various cultural, educational, and economic backgrounds;
• Makes arrangements for the use / maintenance of agency vehicles, facilities, and equipment;
• Recruits, trains, supervises, and schedules volunteers and subordinate staff to assist in various aspects of programming including mentoring, instruction, and program aides;

Develops and disseminates material to publicize and market activities at the assigned location.

Programming

Coordinates with health, social services, legal, financial, housing professionals and other local organizations to arrange and conduct special programs.

Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

If assigned to teen or senior center position :

Knowledge of OSHA / Universal precaution standards.

If assigned to therapeutic recreation positions :

Ability to plan, develop, and administer recreation programs or community activities to meet the special needs of at-risk populations and communities.

Employment Standards

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to the following : (Click on the aforementioned link to learn how Fairfax County interprets equivalencies for "Any combination, experience, and training equivalent to")

Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor's degree in recreation and park management, therapeutic recreation, or other closely related field; plus two years of progressively responsible experience in park or recreation services related work, as applicable to the position.

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED :

Valid Driver's License (Required at the time of application)

Certified Park and Recreation Professional certification (CPRP) (Required within 12 months)

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS :

The appointee to the position will be required to complete the following to the satisfaction of the employer :

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :

SELECTION PROCEDURE :

Panel interview and may include a practical exercise.

Fairfax County is home to a highly diverse population, with a significant number of residents speaking languages other than English at home - including Spanish, Asian / Pacific Islander, Indo-European, and many others. We encourage candidates who are bilingual in English and another language to apply for this opportunity (https : / / www.fairfaxcounty.gov / demographics / fairfax-county-general-overview).

Fairfax County Government prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, political affiliation, or military status in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce.?

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and / or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. TTY?703-222-7314. DHREmployment@fairfaxcounty.gov. EEO / AA / TTY.

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Requisition 25-01923