CE- PROJECT COORDINATOR COMMUNITY EXPERIENCES

Salary : $54,127.84 – $78,468.83 Annually

Location : Coppell, TX

Job Type: Full Time

Department: PARKS AND RECREATION

Opening Date: 10/10/2023

Closing Date: 10/29/2023 5:00 PM Central

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The Opportunity
The City of Coppell Community Experiences Department seeks a service-oriented and relational Project Coordinator with strong professional insight and visioning skills to join our Administrative Division!

As our Project Coordinator, you will facilitate the coordination, execution, and communication of various projects and programs within the department. Working collaboratively with citizens, volunteers, local businesses, external agencies, and internal stakeholders to ensure the successful implementation of departmental initiatives. Involves research, public engagement, data analysis, and supporting various departmental functions to achieve organizational and departmental goals.

Opportunity DescriptionTo view the full scope of this opportunity, including essential job functions, CLICK HERE!

Schedule CommitmentRegular attendance is expected, and the Project Coordinator generally works from 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Monday – Friday. Additional evening and weekend work hours may be required to fulfill the responsibilities of the role.

Pay PlanThis Project Coordinator Community Experiences position is non-exempt and on Pay Grade #12.

Min $54,127.84 ($26.02/HR)
Mid $66,298.34 ($31.87/HR)
Max $78,468.83($37.73/HR)

Candidate Engagement Plan
October 30- November 3: Application Material Review/Technical Phone Interviews
November 6-10: Candidates invited to the next step in our hiring process are asked to complete a DISC Assessment and are invited to a Panel interview
November 13-17: Panel Interview and Presentation
Eligibility
Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Parks and Recreation Administration, Planning, Public Administration, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 3-5 Years of Project Management Experience.
  1. This experience should include presenting to and engaging with large groups in a public setting.
• 1-2 Years of Municipal Government Parks and Recreation Experience.
• Certified Park and Recreation Professional (CPRP) preferred.

Skills/Abilities

• Strong project management skills with the ability to multitask and meet deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Budgeting and financial management skills.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities.
• Proficiency in data analysis and presentation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and project management software.
• Ability to engage with diverse stakeholders and build positive relationships.
• Knowledge of local government operations and policies.
• Knowledge of Park and Recreation accreditation processes is preferred.

This is Coppell

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Coppell Parks and Recreation announced on January 17, 2023, that it has become Coppell Community Experiences. The name change and rebranding reflect the department’s desire to reimagine the way they serve the Coppell community and continue to meet both current needs and demands of the future.

After nearly 20 years as Parks and Recreation, the department has experienced explosive growth of the parks and trails system and expanded its scope to include a recreation and aquatics center, a tennis center, a senior and community center, a biodiversity education center, playgrounds, new ball fields, community gardens, a farmers market, a cemetery, massive growth in special event offerings, the addition of a marketing and community engagement team, a dog park, an arts center, a library, pickleball courts and thousands of camps, classes, programs, sports leagues, and services.

Prior to becoming Parks and Recreation in 1985, the parks team was just a few employees under the Public Works Department who mowed grass in public areas. As Coppell grew, the demand for more parks and facilities grew, which led to the formation of the Leisure Services Department in 1996. In 2003, Leisure Services became Parks and Recreation.

In 2009, the department began to diversify services with the addition of a municipal cemetery, then an arts center in 2020. In 2022, Coppell Parks and Recreation and the Cozby Library, and Community Commons joined together as one team. The integration proved a great way to share resources, and support, and to collaborate on educating and serving the Coppell community in an intentional way. The library along with all the facilities and services of parks and recreation contribute to a high level of quality of life to the community.

“We offer such a wide variety of services to the community – greatly expanding the purview of traditional parks and recreation,” noted Jessica Carpenter, Director of Coppell Community Experiences. “Several industries are now joined together working toward the same goal: to provide exceptional experiences to the Coppell community.”

Coppell Community Experiences is comprised of the following facilities and areas of responsibility:

• Facilities
  • The CORE (recreation and aquatic center)
  • Wagon Wheel Tennis & Pickleball Center
  • Coppell Senior & Community Center at Grapevine Springs
  • Cozby Library & Community Commons
  • Biodiversity Education Center
  • Coppell Arts Center
  • Rolling Oaks Memorial Center
• Park Operations
  • Parks, playgrounds, and trails
  • Ball fields and medians
• Community Engagement
  • Marketing and Communications
  • Special Events
  • Coppell Community Garden
  • Coppell Farmers Market
• Day Camps (summer and holiday breaks)
• Adult Athletics

In accordance with the ADA, the City of Coppell is willing to consider any reasonable accommodation.

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01

How many years of project management experience do you possess?

• None
• Less than 3 Years
• 3+ Years

02

How many years of municipal government parks and recreation experience do you possess?

• None
• Less than 1 Year
• 1+ Years

03

Select all relevant experience/knowledge/skills you possess

• Certified Park and Recreation Professional (CPRP)
• Strong project management skills with the ability to multitask and meet deadlines
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Budgeting and financial management skills
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Proficiency in data analysis and presentation
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and project management software
• Knowledge of local government operations and policies
• Knowledge of Park and Recreation accreditation processes

Required Question