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Recreation Specialist - Special Events LTA

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Recreation Specialist - Special Events LTA

Salary

$23.44 - $33.99 Hourly

Location

Gilbert, AZ

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

26-0007

Department

PARKS & RECREATION

Division

PR REP SPECIAL EVENTS

Opening Date

07/28/2025

Closing Date

8/10/2025 11:59 PM Arizona

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We Are Seeking

Team Gilbert has an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated professional to fill the position of Recreation Specialist - Special Events.

The Recreation Specialist reports to the Recreation Coordinator. The primary function of this position is to plan and implement Community events, include the production of a variety of community events, purchasing supplies, staff and volunteer scheduling , contract management, vendor recruitment, volunteer management, marketing, and post-event evaluation. Customer service to include fielding questions and resolving conflicts with internal and external customers by answering customer inquiries by phone, in writing and in person, and processing event tickets and registrations.

View the Full Job Description. (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/gilbert/classspecs/1275224)

This position is a Limited Term Agreement and funded through June 30th, 2026.

About You

You are someone who effectively exceeds customer needs by building productive relationships and taking responsibility for customer satisfaction and loyalty. You actively participate as a member of a team to move the team toward the completion of goals and produce quality outcomes. You are committed to our safety philosophy, and you take great pride in proactively managing time and resources to ensure that work is completed efficiently while accomplishing objectives and achieving goals beyond what is required.

At Team Gilbert, we hire innovative, forward-thinking problem-solvers who love what they do! In addition to possessing the ability to live out our core and functional values daily, candidates must possess the following requirements

+ Associates degree in recreation or a related field or equivalent experience in recreation

+ Two years of customer service experience

+ Two years of supervisory experience, including program or community event oversight, in a recreation setting

+ One year of marketing, cash handling, and clerical experience

+ Knowledge of planning, implementing, maintaining and evaluation or recreation classes, programs, and events

+ Knowledge of vendor, volunteer and sponsorship database management.

+ Valid Arizona Driver's License

+ Skill in Microsoft Office

+ Skill in management and conflict resolution and emergency response

Skill in customer service, communication and interpersonal skills

Why Team Gilbert?

Gilbert’s Mission: Anticipate. Create. Help People

Our Values: DRIVEN, KIND, BOLD, HUMBLE

Awards: (https://www.gilbertaz.gov/about-us/team-gilbert/awards-accolades) We are proud of these achievements and continue to work hard to make Gilbert the best place to live, work and play.

We Are Here to Help!

Gilbert is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. If any reasonable accommodation is needed while participating in the application and interviewing process, please contact our People Team (Human Resources) at 480-503-6823. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.

Gilbert provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Gilbert offers a comprehensive benefits package for qualifying positions that includes medical and dental insurance, life insurance, disability, pension, tuition reimbursement, parental leave, babies at work, and more! Click Here (https://www.gilbertaz.gov/home/showdocument?id=42978&t=637793142009536761) to see a list of our benefit offerings at-a-glance, or visit our website to see our full employee benefits guide (https://www.gilbertaz.gov/departments/human-resources/benefits) .

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In the questions that follow, you will be asked for information about your work history, to include things such as dates of employment, names of employers and specific details of the work you did. In answer to questions asking you to describe your work experience, if you do not have that type of experience, enter "N/A". Answers provided in this supplemental questionnaire must be substantiated and verifiable in the employment history section of your application. Be aware that submitting a resume in lieu of completing the employment history section of the application and failing to provide all of the information requested in these supplemental questions will disqualify you from further consideration, so be thorough in answering the questions. Please indicate whether or not you accept these terms by checking the appropriate response below.

+ Yes

+ No

02

Do you have an associate's degree or two year full time experience working in the field of recreation or event management?

+ Yes

+ No

03

Do you have experience in planning athletic tournaments, concerts, festivals or similar events?

+ Yes

+ No

04

If you answered yes to the previous question, please describe in detail your experience and how many years experience you have in planning or working on community events. If not, enter N/A.

05

Do you have experience in Audio Visual, sound systems, and lighting?

+ Yes

+ No

06

If you answered yes to the previous question, please describe in detail your experience. If not, enter N/A.

07

How many years of experience do you have in working with vendors, sponsors and/or entertainment groups; communication, recruitment, contract management?

+ No experience in this area

+ Less than 1 year

+ 1 - 2 years

+ 2+ years

08

If you answered yes to the previous question, please describe in detail your experience. If not, enter N/A.

09

Please indicate your level of competence with MS Office Suite to include Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Publisher by selecting from the options below.

+ No Experience in this area

+ Beginner

+ Intermediate

+ Advanced

10

If you indicated in the previous question that you do have this type of experience, please give examples of how you have used this software in a work setting. If not, enter N/A.

11

The following question is strictly confidential and will not be made part of your application for employment. Preference Status per Arizona Revised Statute 38-492 (select all that apply):

+ Veteran

+ Disabled Veteran

+ Veteran's Spouse / Surviving Spouse

+ Disabled Person

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Employer

Town of Gilbert

Address

50 E. Civic Center Drive Gilbert, Arizona, 85296

Phone

(480) 503-6823

Website

https://gilbertaz.gov/jobs

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