Program and Event Coordinator; Recreation & Enrichment Programs

Activities Coordinators are responsible for the planning, implementing, and marketing the program or event for participants in a safe, fun and educational manner while furthering the mission of Newburyport Recreation and Youth Services through development and delivery of high-quality programming. Recreation and enrichment programs are offered to all age groups in a wide variety of categories. Community events are created for children, families and community at large. The qualified candidate for this position would be a strong program leader with experience working with pre-school and school age youth; have strong skills to plan, implement and oversee large community events, have strong administrative skills and be able to work independently, able to manage other staff, fun, energetic, organized, responsible and dependable. Assists with program and eventplanning and implementation and assists the Associate Director of Recreation with implementation ofdepartment programming. Position reports to the Associate Director of Recreation.

QUALIFICATIONS:
• Must be 21+ years of age or older at time of hire.
• College degree in education, recreation, youth development or similar
• Must have a valid driver’s license and clean driving record
• Must have experience working with children 
• Ability to relate to youth and adults in a positive manner
• Ability to communicate and work with fellow staff in a group setting 
• Must successfully pass a CORI and SORI check

To apply, please send cover letter and resume to the Director of Human Resources, Newburyport City Hall, 60 Pleasant Street, PO Box 550, Newburyport, MA 01950 or email to [email protected]