RECREATION ADMINISTRATOR II (SPECIAL PROGRAMS) (CLASS CODE 6156)

Job Opportunity

The City of New Orleans is seeking candidates for a position that involves professional, administrative, and supervisory work leading a team of managers responsible for the development and implementation of a wide range of programs. This role provides structured cultural, social, educational, and recreational programming to New Orleans residents of all ages and abilities.

Key responsibilities include hiring, developing, and managing a staff of Program Managers, providing information and recommendations to NORDC leadership, developing a strategic calendar of programming, administering a multimillion dollar budget, collaborating with the NORD Foundation to secure funding, and working with the marketing department to develop a solid marketing program.

Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university and four years of professional exempt level experience in a community recreation program, outdoors program, or youth development program, with at least three years of supervisory experience including responsibility for budget preparation and development.

The City of New Orleans is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, creed, culture, or ancestry. Domicile requirements are waived for the purpose of application, but new full-time employees hired into this classification on or after January 1, 2013, must be domiciled in Orleans Parish within 180 days of hire.