Includes the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Oversee the management and operation of a regional, multifunctional cultural center.
• Coordinate all building scheduling with Recreation & Parks program staff, Howard County Arts Council, Asian American Pacific Islander Commission (AAPI), and other County agencies and internal user groups. Facilitate ongoing cooperation and coordination between agencies. 
• Coordinate all rentals and use of the building by individual renters, community and nonprofit organizations, and other external user groups. 
• Provide event planning assistance and preparation for all rentals and reservations and program support for Recreation & Parks activities. 
• Manage all security deposit and rental fee payments and refunds via cash, check, and credit card, and establish payment plans as needed. 
• Implement detailed daily, monthly, and yearly planning to anticipate and avoid facility use issues. Resolve all schedule conflicts. Coordinate all rental and program reorganization in the event of inclement weather or emergency. 
• Provide special project and on-site event management.
• Provide on-call assistance for evening, weekend, and holiday events, programs, and general facility operations. 
• Oversee the general operation of the center in the absence of the Center Manager. 
• Supervise assigned full-time and contingent staff.
• Recruit, select, train, and evaluate contingent staff.  
• Plan, schedule, and assign work.  Determine job priorities and assist with the coordination of staff assignments based on the needs of scheduled rentals, programs, meetings, and special events. 
• Serve as a liaison with the local community. Actively meet with community groups and the general public to provide support and represent the needs and services of Recreation & Parks and the Center. Develop partnerships to achieve mutually beneficial goals and to enhance the community. 
• Develop and implement marketing strategies for memberships, programs, events, and rentals. 
• Coordinate and submit information for the Department’s seasonal brochure. Create supplemental marketing materials such as brochures, banners, posters, fliers, postcards, newsletters, and promotional giveaways. Coordinate printing and distribution. 
• Prepare and submit Public Service Announcements. 
• Work towards ensuring the safety and security of patrons and staff.  
• Complete, review and submit incident, injury, accident, or other related reports to the Center Manager and Community Recreation Division Superintendent.  
• Coordinate with the Bureau of Parks and Department of Facilities for scheduled and unscheduled maintenance.
• Assist with maintenance and repair issues with the appropriate contractor and communicate with Department program staff.
• Assist with the development and management of the operating budget.  Complete fiscal and financial reports as required.  
• Ensure staff compliance with Department and County policies for cost accounting, PDQ card, petty cash/change fund, and purchasing.
• Participate on Department of Recreation & Parks and inter-agency teams and committees. 
• Some evening and weekend work is required.
• Maintain an active, working knowledge of recreation programs, trends, and needs.
• This position may be deemed essential in an emergency at the discretion of the director.
• Responsible for identifying and applying good sustainability practices into all aspects of Department operations.

Bachelor’s degree and one (1) year experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

TO APPLY:  You must complete an employment application online to be considered for this recruitment. Resumes cannot be substituted for completion of the job application work history. No paper applications will be accepted. 

Selected candidates may be subject to drug screening, background screening, and reference checks.       

At time of application, please submit a copy of any college degree, coursework, licenses, or certifications that you have referenced on your application. Applicants who have education obtained outside of the U.S. may need to provide proof of the equivalent U.S. education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service, such as the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (http://www.naces.org) or World Education Services: International Credential Evaluation (https://www.wes.org/).

Howard County Government is not sponsoring employees in application of the H-1B Visa or providing an extension of an existing H-1B Visa. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.

Howard County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to a workplace that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. The County prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, ancestry, creed, national origin, disability status, genetics, marital status, military service, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Applicants requiring accommodations during the hiring process should contact the Office of Human Resources directly at  HiringPreference@howardcountymd.gov. Requests for accommodations should not be attached to the application.