Job opening: MWR Recreation Specialist - Event Planning
Salary: $46 000 - 63 000 per year
Published at: Jan 12 2024
Employment Type: Full-time
This position is located in the Community Recreation, of the Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) Department, located within Naval Support Activity Monterey. Manages and administers a comprehensive and diverse year round recreation program and various recreation facilities. Plans, promotes and implements a variety of MWR or Community Recreation programs and activities. Also responsible for seeking partnerships with community organizations and businesses, in support of MWR programs.
Duties
According to CNIC approved program standards, uses creativity to plan, promote and implement well-rounded Community Recreation programs utilizing numerous facilities within the entire MWR Department. Also coordinates leisure skills development activities and classes. Organizes community special events such as comedy shows, holiday events, celebrity appearances, concerts, 4th of July Festiva?? and Winterfest, which are just a few of the many programs offered throughout the year. May serve as a liaison for MWR related activities associated with Training Support Center (TSC), Fleet & Family Readiness Departments (N9) and other tenant commands on base. Also provides support for unit allocation events to include equipment, programming ideas, and coordination assistance.
Responsible for the development, management, maintenance, planning, business plan execution, and administration of a diverse Community Recreation program. Assists with writing standard operating procedures. Ensures programs are in compliance with local and Regional program policies, regulations, and procedures, including higher level Navy and DoD instructions, regulations and program standards; uses judgment in adapting guidelines for specific situations, methods and processes that may deviate from guidelines. Exercises authority and independent judgment in development of plans and solutions.
Requirements
- Must meet Federal Employment suitability requirements and successful completion of background investigation. Background Investigations are conducted using fingerprint identification and completion of background inquiry forms.
- Must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of employment.
- Hours of work will vary as required by the needs of the program to include split days off, evenings, weekends and holidays. May be required to work early, late, and on weekends and holidays.
- Work may require working outside for special events or leading outdoor group outings or trips.
Qualifications
Knowledge gained through relevant education and training (i.e., Bachelor's Degree in Recreation, Marketing, Business or closely related field) and/or equivalent recreation related work experience.
Combination of experience related to customer service and or activity based functions. Must be able to work independently, make sound decisions and have the ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing. Knowledge of the goals, principles, techniques and methods of procedure used in organizing, planning and conducting all types of activities. Knowledge of the entire scope of activities and their suitability in the Community Recreation Program for individuals and groups of varying demographics, ages and interests. Ability to create, negotiate, implement and sustain partnerships via various MWR agreements. Maintain a clear and accurate database and ability to represent the department and speak in front of both small and large groups.
Education
N/A
Contacts
- Address NSA Monterey
1 University Circle-HE057
Monterey, CA 93943
US
- Name: Monterey NAF HRO
- Phone: 8316561873
- Email: [email protected]
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