Salary: $49,361.00 – $87,419.00 Annually
Location : Prince George’s County, MD
Job Type: Career
Job Number: 13398
Department: PGC Parks and Recreation
Division: Arts and Cultural Heritage Div
Opening Date: 08/07/2023
Closing Date: 8/22/2023 11:59 PM Eastern
Description
The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission, Prince George’s County Department of Parks and Recreation is an unprecedented six-time National Gold Medal Award winner for excellence in park and recreation management. This award is given by the National Recreation and Parks Association, the professional accreditation organization of recreation management.
The Prince George’s County, Department of Parks and Recreation, Arts and Cultural Heritage Division is seeking an Assistant Director at Montpelier Arts Center. Under general supervision of the Director, the Assistant Director performs a wide variety of professional work to assist in managing a multi-faceted arts facility that includes exhibitions, concerts, youth and adult classes, special events, and resident artist studios. The selected candidate will manage facility operations; participate in planning, organizing and implementing community based cultural arts programs; provide marketing, public relations, and volunteer programs; issue tickets to events and participate in budget formulations. The Assistant Director will also be responsible for supervising designated staff; maintain administrative records and be responsible for supervising designated reports; coordinate externally and internally special projects in surrounding communities; serve in the absence of director; perform other related duties. Facility operates seven days per week. This position works varying hours, which may include extended hours, evenings, and weekends.
Applicant should possess a bachelor’s degree plus two years’ experience, or four years professional experience in arts management, business administration and supervision, or in an area of required specialty such as parks, recreation, education or communication. Should have a strong understanding of the visual and performing arts with an interest in community development/relations, be familiar with arts marketing, have excellent written and oral communication skills, strong work ethic, and a commitment to developing high quality arts programs that are accessible to diverse audiences of all ages. Must have valid driver’s license.
Examples of Important Duties
Supervisory Management:
Assists in managing the development and implementation of day-to-day operations and procedures (e.g., hours, building security, and safety). Recruits, selects, trains, and evaluates part-time staff (front desk, ushers, and box office) and volunteers. Plans, schedules, and assigns work. Supervises and evaluates work and counsels employees as directed.
Programming:
Participates in planning, organizing, and implementing comprehensive community-based cultural, interpretive, historical, or recreation activities for a diverse population. Assignments include coordinating classes and special events, accommodating rental groups, and other revenue producing programs. Recommends and monitors program fees. Manages summer day camps. Data entry of classes and events; maintains class material lists. Under direction of Director, attends performances and events to supervisor and ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for staff, patrons, and artists.
Marketing:
Develops and implements a marketing plan to provide community outreach in coordinating and advertising programs to market facility services and promote attendance. Writes articles, newsletters, news releases, flyers, and ads. Prepares posters, signs, calendars, and other marketing materials and graphics. Sends promotional materials to news media, individuals, and groups interested in facility. Manages website.
Budget and Finances:
Assists Director with management of operational budget. Petty cash custodian. Prepares purchase requisitions and check requests. Collects and deposits revenues. Prepares and submits financial reports. Tracks hospitality inventory.
Administrative:
Maintains a variety of administrative records of the facility such as supply inventory, equipment, timecards, rentals, facility maintenance, and attendance. Prepares and submits administrative reports. Monitors facility activities. Provides assistance and general customer service to visitors.
Minimum Qualifications
1. Bachelor’s degree or four years experience in one of the following fields: parks, recreation, education, business administration, physical education, communication, leisure services, or in area of required specialty; and
2. Two years of responsible professional experience working in a facility related to parks, recreation, education, business administration, health education, physical education, communication, leisure services, or area of required specialty; or
3. An equivalent combination of education and experience;
4. A valid driver’s license or ability to acquire one; and
5. A valid operating license (e.g., county pool operator’s, child care license) as appropriate.
Supplemental Information
Classification Specification Recreation/Enterprise Facility Manager I
The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate a workplace culture of diversity, equity and inclusion without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, gender identity, or any other non-merit factor.
THE MARYLAND-NATIONAL CAPITAL PARK AND PLANNING COMMISSION
2023 BENEFIT SUMMARY FOR MERIT SYSTEM EMPLOYEES
The following benefit summary is provided for informational purposes only and is not, nor should be construed as an employment agreement with the M-NCPPC, implied or actual. It is not all-inclusive and is subject to change. Benefits listed are extended to all Merit System employees of the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC). All plans are optional except the Defined Benefit and Long-Term Disability plans.
Eligibility
You have 45 days from your hire date to elect your benefits. Your coverage begins on the first of the month following receipt of your enrollment forms and required documentation.
Retirement Programs
- Defined Benefit Plan (Mandatory Participation) – Plan E excludes FOP members.
Plan: Employee Contribution
Plan C: 9%* of base salary (FOP members only) – *9.5% Effective 4/1/2023
Plan E: 4% of base salary up to maximum Social Security Wage Base (SSWB) and 8% in excess of SSWB.
- Deferred Compensation MissionSquare 457 plan (Optional)
- Traditional and Roth IRAs (Optional)
Health Insurance Plans (FOP Members Pay 23% for Medical, Prescription and Dental and same as all other employees for Vision.) All other employees pay percentage below.
- Medical
- Kaiser Permanente Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) with Prescription Plan – (15%)
- UnitedHealthcare Select Exclusive Provider Organization Health Plan (EPO) – (20%)
- UnitedHealthcare Choice Plus Point of Service (POS) – (20%)
- Low, moderate, and high options are available. Frequency of covered services differs.
Flexible Spending Accounts (Employee Pays 100%)
- Medical Account – Maximum annual contribution: $2,850
- Dependent Care Account – Maximum annual contribution: $5,000
Long-Term Disability Insurance (Mandatory Participation)
- Employee Pays 20%: Commission Pays 80% (FOP Members Pay 100%)
- Benefits paid at 66 2/3% of base salary, maximum of $6,000/month
Supplemental Long-Term Disability Insurance (Employee Pays 100%)
- Benefits paid at 66 2/3% of base salary that exceeds $108,000; capped at $216,000
Basic Life and AD&D Insurance (Employee Pays 20%: Commission Pays 80%)
- Two (2) times base salary; maximum benefit is $200,000 for each
- Automatic coverage with opt-out provision
Supplemental and Spouse/Dependent Life Insurance (Employee Pays 100%)
- Supplemental – 1,2,3,4, or 5 times base salary; maximum benefit is $750,000
- Spouse/Dependent Combination – $10,000/$5,000, $20,000/$10,000, or $30,000/$15,000
Sick Leave Bank (Contribution and Benefit hours prorated for part-time employees)
- Employees have 60 days from date of hire to enroll.
- Employee contributes 8 leave hours each year
- Annually covers up to 688 hours for own serious medical condition, and 480 hours for parental responsibilities (birthadoption or foster care), and 80-160 hours for serious medical condition of an immediate family member
Leave Programs
- Annual: 15 days per year
- Personal: 3 days per year (12-month waiting period)
- Sick: 15 days per year
- Holidays: 11 days per year
Other Benefits
- Credit Union
- Employee Assistance Plan
- Legal Services Plan
- Tuition Assistance Program
- Wellness Program
- Work-Life Program
For a more detailed description of benefits, please contact the Commission’s Health and Benefits Office at benefits@mncppc.org or 301-454-1694.
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Describe your experience in marketing classes, programs and events in the visual and performing arts?
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Describe your supervisory experience in managing staff and volunteers.
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Describe any experience you have with printing and graphic design and include any software programs you use.
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Describe your experience in developing community programs and events in the arts.
Required Question