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, including all positions in City Hall, have a four-day, 40-hour work week (Fridays off!) with flexible scheduling.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the development and facilitation of Cub Care, Safari Camp and Middle School camp staff and programs;
• Prepares, coordinates, implements and maintains summer camp and Cub Care Programs;
• Responsible for the care and safety of participants and staff in related programs;
• Responds to inquiries and complaints about programs;
• Assists the Program Coordinators in the planning and implementation of enrichment programs and special events within the department and city-wide events through Heart of Biddeford;
• Prepares for publication to the public and officials, a variety of brochures, calendars, letters, posters, news releases, flyers, and related communications regarding recreation programs;
• Maintains a variety of records, including registrations, permission slips, purchasing, accidents, and vandalism, etc.;
• Performs miscellaneous duties such as answering phones, typing 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 and selection of part-time and seasonal staff and volunteers.

Required Qualifications

• Graduation from a two-year college or university with a degree in recreation or a closely related field; 
• Two-years of recreation experience; or 
• An equivalent combination of education and experience;
• A valid driver’s license;
• Coordinate and direct varied activities involved in a community recreation program; 
• Ability to establish and maintain positive effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, families’ other agencies, participants, instructors, community leaders, and the general public; 
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing;
• At least one year supervisory experience in a camp or afterschool program; and
• A willingness to demonstrate a commitment to the City of Biddeford's work around diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion.

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 

Salary: $50,900- $56,000

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: Monday – Tuesday, 7am – 5pm // Wednesday – Thursday, 8am – 4pm

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 December 9th and the position will remain open until filled.