Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Salary
Range $76,083.40 - $104,657.71
Work Schedule
Flexible
Job Description
The City of Overland Park, located in the vibrant Kansas City metropolitan area, is renowned for its commitment to providing exceptional public services to its residents. Among its core departments, the Parks and Recreation Department plays a vital role in enhancing the community's quality of life through the promotion of arts, culture, and recreational programs. Known for its well-maintained parks, extensive community programs, and dedication to public art, the city consistently strives to foster an inclusive and engaging environment for all ages and backgrounds. The department invests in enriching community experiences, supporting artistic endeavors, and organizing events that bring residents together and celebrate local talent and heritage.
The City of Overland Park is currently seeking a full-time Manager of Arts & Events to join the Parks and Recreation Department. This leadership role is responsible for overseeing the city's public art initiatives and community events, ensuring these programs align with the city's strategic goals and quality standards. As Manager, you will be entrusted with developing, planning, organizing, implementing, and evaluating a diverse array of community service programs and recreational activities. Your role will involve not only event and program management but also staff supervision, budget preparation, and vendor coordination.
In this multifaceted position, you will recruit, train, and supervise full-time, part-time, and temporary employees, along with managing external vendors and suppliers for special events. A significant part of your responsibilities includes curating and maintaining the city's fine art collection, ensuring its preservation and growth through acquisitions and careful inventory management. You will also handle contracts, administer budgets, and prepare reports, promotional materials, and long-term strategic plans to facilitate continuous improvement in the arts and events programs.
Collaboration and communication are key elements of this role, as you will coordinate with community organizations such as the Arts and Recreation Foundation of Overland Park and Friends of the Arts. You will also research and develop grant proposals to secure additional funding for community programs and events. Flexibility in work hours is essential, given the nature of events and public engagement activities, along with the availability to communicate effectively with staff, vendors, and the public.
Candidates should be prepared to meet the physical demands of the role, including touring community centers and outdoor venues, lifting and setting up equipment, and operating city vehicles. The ideal Manager of Arts & Events will demonstrate strong supervisory, organizational, and communication skills, backed by a solid foundation in recreation administration or a related field. This full-time position offers a competitive salary range from $76,083.40 to $104,657.71 and includes a comprehensive benefits package. The City of Overland Park values diversity and inclusion and encourages all qualified individuals to apply.
If you are a dynamic leader with a passion for arts and community service and possess the ability to manage diverse programs and people efficiently, this opportunity to contribute to cultural enrichment and community engagement in Overland Park is perfect for you. Join a forward-thinking city government that supports professional growth and public service excellence, where your efforts will directly impact community wellbeing and cultural vitality.
The City of Overland Park is currently seeking a full-time Manager of Arts & Events to join the Parks and Recreation Department. This leadership role is responsible for overseeing the city's public art initiatives and community events, ensuring these programs align with the city's strategic goals and quality standards. As Manager, you will be entrusted with developing, planning, organizing, implementing, and evaluating a diverse array of community service programs and recreational activities. Your role will involve not only event and program management but also staff supervision, budget preparation, and vendor coordination.
In this multifaceted position, you will recruit, train, and supervise full-time, part-time, and temporary employees, along with managing external vendors and suppliers for special events. A significant part of your responsibilities includes curating and maintaining the city's fine art collection, ensuring its preservation and growth through acquisitions and careful inventory management. You will also handle contracts, administer budgets, and prepare reports, promotional materials, and long-term strategic plans to facilitate continuous improvement in the arts and events programs.
Collaboration and communication are key elements of this role, as you will coordinate with community organizations such as the Arts and Recreation Foundation of Overland Park and Friends of the Arts. You will also research and develop grant proposals to secure additional funding for community programs and events. Flexibility in work hours is essential, given the nature of events and public engagement activities, along with the availability to communicate effectively with staff, vendors, and the public.
Candidates should be prepared to meet the physical demands of the role, including touring community centers and outdoor venues, lifting and setting up equipment, and operating city vehicles. The ideal Manager of Arts & Events will demonstrate strong supervisory, organizational, and communication skills, backed by a solid foundation in recreation administration or a related field. This full-time position offers a competitive salary range from $76,083.40 to $104,657.71 and includes a comprehensive benefits package. The City of Overland Park values diversity and inclusion and encourages all qualified individuals to apply.
If you are a dynamic leader with a passion for arts and community service and possess the ability to manage diverse programs and people efficiently, this opportunity to contribute to cultural enrichment and community engagement in Overland Park is perfect for you. Join a forward-thinking city government that supports professional growth and public service excellence, where your efforts will directly impact community wellbeing and cultural vitality.
Job Requirements
- A bachelor’s degree in recreation administration or a related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- possession of an appropriate valid driver’s license and must maintain an insurable driving record
- two years of increasingly responsible community recreation program, operations administration, event management, or arts management experience
- supervisory experience preferred
- good oral and written communication skills
- organizational skills
- basic math and accounting skills
- good listening skills
- attention to detail
- working knowledge of windows-based presentation, spreadsheet and word-processing software applications
- supervisory skills
- time management skills
- public speaking and presentation skills
- ability to read and comprehend city policies and procedures
- ability to exhibit diplomacy and judgment when dealing with city employees and the general public
- ability to compose news and information articles
- ability to train and guide others
- ability to work in a hectic environment with many interruptions
- ability to analyze complex problems and recommend possible solutions
- ability to work independently
- ability to learn and understand pc software applications
- alpha and numeric recognition
- ability to carry out assignments through oral and written instructions
- ability to recognize and protect confidential information
- ability to evaluate current programs, events, operations or tasks and find opportunities for improvement
- ability to receive and provide constructive feedback
- emotional intelligence
- ability to reach, stand, bend, stoop, climb, push and pull
- ability to make and receive phone calls
- mobility to tour and visit community centers and indoor/outdoor activities
- ability to lift, move and set up equipment required for programs
- ability to operate city vehicles and equipment
- ability to lift 30 pounds and transport 20 feet
- ability to push/pull up to 30 lbs
- hand and eye coordination adequate to operate office equipment
- punctual and timely in attendance and performance
- must successfully pass a background check, drug screen, physical exam and essential functions test
Job Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in recreation administration or a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience
- two years of increasingly responsible community recreation program, operations administration, event management, or arts management experience
- supervisory experience preferred
- good oral and written communication skills
- organizational skills
- basic math and accounting skills
- good listening skills
- attention to detail
- working knowledge of windows-based presentation, spreadsheet and word-processing software applications
- supervisory skills
- time management skills
- public speaking and presentation skills
Job Duties
- Develops, plans, organizes, implements, and evaluates a wide variety of recreational and community service programs and events
- supervises and monitors the day-to-day operations of assigned programs and events, including making site visits, handling complaints, implementing and interpreting policies and procedures, training, scheduling work and evaluating staff, and making hiring and disciplinary recommendations
- prepares a variety of reports and other documents such as operating, activity and statistical reports, promotional materials, agenda items and long ranging planning recommendations
- responsible for the development, recommendation and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, procedures and work standards for the assigned recreation area
- responsible for budget preparation and preparing cost estimates for budget recommendations, monitors budget expenditures, prepares purchase requisitions, orders supplies and materials
- responsible for curating, inventory, maintenance, and acquisition of the city’s existing and new fine art collection
- responsible for and administering contracts and agreements for vendors and services
- assists in the development and coordination of the marketing communications for programs and events
- coordinates and provides staff support to the Arts and Recreation Foundation of Overland Park and the Friends of the Arts
- researches and develops grants to be presented for consideration to the members
- performs other related duties as required
- works the days and hours necessary to perform all assigned responsibilities and tasks and be available during business hours to communicate with subordinates, supervisors, customers, vendors and other persons or organizations
- punctual and timely in meeting requirements of performance including attendance and work deadlines
Job Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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