Recreation Administrator Ii; Special Programs; Class Code 6156

professional, administrative and supervisory work leading a team of managers responsible for the development and implementation of a wide range of programs, providing structured cultural, social, educational and recreational programming to new orleanians of all ages and abilities. Work also includes:

• hiring, developing, and managing a staff of program managers responsible for developing and implementing a wide range of programs at nordc facilities, in compliance with all nordc policies and industry best-practices.
• providing information, alternatives and recommendations to nordc leadership for the development of policies, procedures, and systems that enhance the experiences and opportunities of both nordc staff and program participants.
• developing a strategic and well-designed calendar of programming that provides city-wide access to educational opportunities, cultural instruction and events, and other initiatives designed to connect nordc with neighborhoods.
• providing strategic guidance to program managers to optimize the impact of youth and teen programming across all parts of the city, and throughout the calendar year.
• administering a multimillion dollar budget and maintaining accountability for all reports, reconciliations, and expenditures.
• providing recommendations to nordc leadership on programmatic priorities and funding needs.
• working with the nord foundation to secure funding through grants, sponsor ships, and partnership agreements.
• collaborating with the marketing department to develop a solid marketing program including production of quality print materials, social media initiatives, local radio/print advertising, and press releases.
• collaborating with capital projects in the design, build, and renovation of nordc facilities, linking form with function to ensure the highest return on capital investment; and related work as required.

• a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• four (4) years of professional exempt (salaried) level experience in a community recreation program, outdoors program, or youth development program. Professional experience is gained after the receipt of a bachelor's degree. At least three (3) years of this experience must have been supervisory and have included responsibility for budget preparation and development.
• * prior to appointment, the hiring agency is required to verify education claimed by the applicant to qualify for this classification. If selected for hire, applicants must provide original documents of their qualifying credentials to the hiring agency prior to their start date in this job classification.
• ** a master's degree from an accredited college or university may be substituted for two (2) years of non-supervisory experience/budget experience. A rating of training and experience, weighted 100%. All related previous experience will be considered for qualification purposes; however, credit on the rating of training and experience will only be given for related experience gained within the last ten (10) years.
• this is an original entrance examination.

the city of new orleans is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, creed, culture, or ancestry. Requests for alternate format or accommodations should be directed to shana parker at  or tty/voice at  or .

domicile requirements are currently waived for the purpose of application. However, all new full-time employees hired into this classification on or after january 1, 2013 must be domiciled in orleans parish within 180 days of hire. Airport and public safety employees are excluded from this provision.

additional exceptions to the domicile requirement may be made on a case-by-case basis. We encourage you to apply for this position and discuss your need for a domicile exception during the interview process.

domicile requirements are currently waived for the purpose of application. Residency requirements are waived for all sewerage and water board of new orleans positions vacant and advertised for at least 90 days. Employees hired under this waiver remain exempt from the city’s residency requirement for the duration of their employment at the sewerage and water board. (la r.s. 33:4076). Additional exceptions to the domicile requirement may be made on a case-by-case basis.

We encourage you to apply for this position and discuss your need for a domicile exception during the interview process.

the hiring department will conduct interviews of qualified individuals prior to requesting a criminal background check, and no job application submitted prior to such interview shall inquire into an applicant’s criminal history. If this position is subject to a background check for any convictions related to its responsibilities and…