Job Description

Title: Senior Program and Event Coordinator

CHARACTERISTICS OF THE CLASS: Under supervision, plans, coordinates and oversees special city-wide programs and events bringing programming resources to the parks. Performs related duties as required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITY:

• Resolves and troubleshoots programs and program issues as they arise.
• Provides on-site program support for Special Recreation staff across the city.
• Determines professional development needs of Special Recreation staff.
• Plans and implements trainings for Special Recreation staff based on need and projected areas for growth.
• Works with Park District units and outside agencies to create support and trainings for Special Recreation staff.
• Assists with coordinating program coverage and supports scheduling needs for assigned Special Recreation staff
• Gathers and disseminates information and prepares written documents and reports and executes projects.
• Supports the work of other units to ensure they are successfully serving patrons with disabilities
• Coordinates with Special Recreation staff to support assigned programs, trainings, and events.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Training and Experience: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree in a related field supplemented by three (3) years of related experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience is required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of education and curriculum design principles. Ability to understand and implement elements of community-based programming. Interpersonal, oral and written communication skills. Organization and planning skills.

DISCLAIMER

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Job duties are to be performed with or without reasonable accommodations.

Benefits:

As a full-time Chicago Park District employee, eligible employees receive a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Competitive Group Insurance benefits including health, life, dental and vision plans.
• 13-20 days of paid vacation time annually (13 days in first year of employment).
• 12 days of paid sick time annually which carryover year to year.
• 4 paid personal days per year.
• 13 paid holidays per year.
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave (upon meeting FMLA eligibility).
• Pension plan through the Park Employees' and Retirement Board Employees' Annuity and Benefit Fund, a system covered by the State of Illinois' Reciprocal Act.
• Deferred Compensation Program – voluntary supplemental retirement plan.
• Optional pre-tax programs – Transit
• Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility.
• Free Admission to most Chicago museums.

Rate of Pay: $ 81,197.28/annually

Local 00 - Non-Union EEOParaprofessional FLSA: Exempt