Program Coordinator – Adults & Special Events
 
Maine’s premier City to work and live is becoming Maine’s premier municipal employer - welcome to Biddeford, Maine, where citizens are proud of their community and employees thrive!
 
The City of Biddeford, a beautiful, resurgent, coastal Maine community, is seeking dynamic people to join our award-winning team of professionals. As an employee in one of Maine’s youngest communities, you can become part of a team that is guiding its economic revival. You will need to be highly motivated, talented, with a strong desire to make a difference in the daily lives of citizens. 
 
The City of Biddeford greatly values employee wellness and work/life balance. Many of our positions have a four-day, 36-hour work week with flexible scheduling.
 
Responsibilities
 
Coordinates recreation staff and volunteers in the development and implementation of community enrichment programs for adults.
Creates, plans and implements special events for the community;
Develops positive relationships with outside vendors, instructors and resource groups to develop creative programs;
Creates, plans and implements a large variety of programs for adults including fitness, trips, specialty programs and enrichment activities;
Develops and maintains the budget for their specific program areas;
Engages in outreach to bring in new program attendees;
Solicits community feedback on program interests;
Responds to public inquiries & concerns about their specific programs;
Promotes programs to the public and local officials using a variety of resources including but not limited to electronic and social media venues, brochures, calendars, letters, posters, news releases, flyers, and related communications regarding recreation programs;
Maintains a variety of records, including registrations, reservations, purchasing, accidents and incident forms.
Performs a variety of miscellaneous duties such as answering phones, communication correspondence, running errands, picking up supplies needed for activities, helping set up tables and chairs for classes, etc;
Availability to work evenings and weekends; and
Assists in the recruitment, hiring and training of full-time, part-time and seasonal staff. 
 
Required Qualifications
 
Graduation from a (minimum) two-year college or university with a degree in Recreation or a closely related field;
Valid state drivers license;
Five years recreation experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience;
Experience working with adults ages 50 and older in a recreation program setting and knowledge of their social and physical needs;
Minimum of two years’ supervisory experience in a recreation department or similar setting;
Considerable knowledge of recreation philosophy, planning and administration;
Ability to develop and maintain budgets, with experience maintaining enterprise accounts;
Considerable knowledge of the equipment, facilities, operations and techniques used in a comprehensive community recreation program;
Skilled in operation of listed tools and equipment; skilled in First Aid and CPR;
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, other agencies, participants, instructors, community leaders, and the general public;
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing; and
A willingness to demonstrate a commitment to the City of Biddeford's work around diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion. 
Preferred Qualifications
 
Familiarity with MyRec software and graphic design/marketing applications(Canva) a plus; and
Comfortability with social media platforms and resources, or ability to learn upon hiring. 
Equal Opportunity Employer
 
The City of Biddeford’s mission is to cultivate and sustain a diverse, inclusive, equitable, welcoming, and belonging-based workplace where employees actively practice solidarity for the greater good of the work environment and employee experience.
 
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, the City of Biddeford shall employ, develop, and work to maintain the best qualified person(s) available without discrimination to: age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, dimensions of gender, disability, citizenship, veterans’ status, ancestry, national origin, and/or political affiliation or any other status protected by law.
 
Equitable access to services and employment is available and those applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to this application and/or the interview process should notify the Deputy Director of Human Resources at 207.286.0589.
 
Job Type (full-time, part-time):
 
Salary: $56,000-$61,000
 
Benefits:
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible schedule
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Paid parental leave
Paid bereavement leave
Professional development assistance
Referral program
Remote work opportunities
Retirement plans w/ employer match
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance 
Schedule: 36- hour work week, based on program and schedule needs.
 
Work Location: In-person
 
To apply, please choose ONE of the following:
 
Go to https://biddefordmaine.org/apply to fill out our online application.
Apply through www.indeed.com
Email to: employment@biddefordmaine.org
Submit a cover letter, resume, and any relevant certifications to:Human Resources Department
205 Main Street
Biddeford, ME, 04005
 
We will begin reviewing applications on _______, and the position will remain open until filled.
 
Apply now for the ­­­­­Program Coordinator –  Adults & Special Events Position!