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Kelsey Creek\u00a0Farm is\u00a0seeking an individual\u00a0who\u00a0can embrace the Departments Vision which states,\u00a0\u201cIn Bellevue everyone can connect to each other and to nature through experiences that help them to live, grow, and thrive\u201d. The ability to create programs that are inclusive,\u00a0affordable,\u00a0equitable and accessible\u00a0allowing\u00a0mostly youth to engage in play in a unique historic farm setting.\u00a0You will provide coordination and supervision of comprehensive programs, events, and services at the\u00a0Kelsey Creek Farm.\u00a0The\u00a0Farm\u00a0and\u00a0Park\u00a0is operated by the City of Bellevue.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
You must engage well with patrons of all ages and backgrounds, possess good computer technology skills, be detailed oriented and willing to work a schedule that includes evenings and weekends. Experience in the development and delivery of recreation programs and events for all ages, especially for\u00a0toddlers to teens is\u00a0required.<\/p>\n
Why work for Bellevue?
\nThe City invests in its employees and encourages and rewards employee growth and development. You\u2019ll work in an environment where being innovative, collaborative, and future focused are the status quo. Bellevue welcomes the world. ?Our diversity is our strength.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/dd>\n
Develops, plans, promotes, implements, and reviews a wide range of community programs and events.\u00a0This includes programing based on farm animals, agriculture and history of this site.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
Ability to teach and lead programs that incorporates\u00a0Kelsey Creek Farm animals<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
Conducts research to stay current on recreation program development and management.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
Develops and monitors program budgets and tracks revenue and expenditures; writes and monitors grants, funding requests and miscellaneous proposals.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
Assists with the development, recommendation and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, procedures, and work standards for the assigned areas of responsibility.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
Recruits, hires, trains, and evaluates program staff and volunteers.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
Coordinates and works with volunteers and citizens in providing recreational programs and project enhancements to the stie.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
Recruits, trains, supervise\u00a0and\u00a0evaluates contracted\u00a0program\u00a0instructors.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
Markets\u00a0programs and events using the most current social media to reach a diverse audience.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
Assists in planning and implementation of events, including but not limited to, the Bellevue Family 4th.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
Develops public relations marketing strategies, presentations, and promotional materials.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
Drafts memos, briefs,\u00a0contracts\u00a0for\u00a0services,\u00a0and other correspondence as needed.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
Interacts and collaborates with other recreation and service providers, sponsors and City personnel on projects and programs\u00a0at Kelsey Creek Farm and other City facilities.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
Performs office duties including answering the phone, registering participants, copying, completing forms, and providing customer service, as needed.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n
\u00a0\u00a0SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Reports to and works under the supervision of the\u00a0Kelsey Creek\u00a0Farm Services\u00a0Supervisor.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
Exercises supervision over partially benefited employees, volunteers. \u00a0In\u00a0the\u00a0and\u00a0in\u00a0the absence of the Community Services Supervisor\u00a0and the site.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/dd>\n
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree\u00a0in education, public administration, social\u00a0sciences\u00a0related field(s).?<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
Four or more years of progressively responsible related experience in human\u00a0services,\u00a0programming recreation activities or a related area.?<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
Any equivalent combination of education, experience, and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.?<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
First Aid and CPR, Occupational Blood Born Pathogens and Defensive Driving certification preferred, required if hired.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
QUALIFICATIONS:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Knowledge of the principles and practices of public sector organization and program operations.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
Knowledge of project management, including planning, scheduling, monitoring, and problem solving.?<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
Ability to follow the\u00a0City regulations relevant to the program area as well as departmental policies and procedures.?<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
Experience in recreation\u00a0and agricultural program development\u00a0and implementation.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
Ability to relate and work with a broad and varied population, skill in conflict resolution and customer service.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
Ability to interpret and apply policies and procedures to ambiguous situations.?<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
Knowledge of English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
Ability to supervise the work of staff including coordinating, assigning, monitoring, and evaluating work, hiring, training, motivating and disciplining staff.?<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
Ability to analyze and prepare budgets, set program fees, develop schedules, reports, policy and procedures manuals, and correspondence.?<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
Ability to operate a computer and use of Microsoft Word\u00a0and Excel.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
Knowledge of databases, spreadsheets, registration, and scheduling\u00a0programs utilized by the City.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
Knowledge of applicable information technology relative to service area.?<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with department recreation staff and partnership organizations.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
Ability to teach diverse groups and individuals\u00a0on a variety of\u00a0farming and agricultural subjects.\u00a0Ability to use site resources\u00a0such as farm animals,\u00a0garden and history\u00a0for teaching\u00a0classes,\u00a0activities, events,\u00a0and\u00a0day\u00a0camps<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
Knowledge of recreation site management, including operations and maintenance.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/dd>\n
PHYSICAL DEMANDS<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.?<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
Work involves walking, talking, hearing, using hands to handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls, and reaching with hands and arms. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.?<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
May be required to push, pull, lift, and\/or carry up to 40 pounds.?<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
The noise level in the work environment can be moderate to high depending upon the time of day and the program level and type.?<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
May be required to work in outside weather conditions.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
Work schedule can vary and will include\u00a0nights, weekends,\u00a0and holidays.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n
The City of Bellevue supports workplace diversity and does not discriminate on the basis of ?race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, marital status, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected status. Persons needing assistance in the application process may call the Human Resources Office, at 425-452-6838.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n