Description
- Are you a seasoned events programmer?
- Do you enjoy collaborating with a team to support your division?
If this sounds like you, Montgomery Parks Horticulture, Forestry, and Environmental Education Division, located in Gaithersburg, Maryland is the place you want to be!
The Montgomery Parks Activation (Events) Team is seeking two (2) enthusiastic, passionate, and highly motivated people to fill two vacancies in our Parks Activation team:
Senior Events Specialist
Under supervision of the Special Events Supervisor, will be responsible for developing, implementing, and managing regional, and local events and programs as a member of the Parks Activation team throughout parks in Montgomery County. The team executes a wide variety of events including festivals, concerts, performing arts series, classes and additional events and programs. Performs other related duties as assigned.
Principal Events Specialist
Under supervision of the Special Events Supervisor, will be responsible for developing, implementing, and managing signature, regional, and local events, and programs as a member of the Parks Activation team throughout parks in Montgomery County. The team executes a wide variety of events including festivals, concerts, performing arts series, classes and additional events and programs. Performs other related duties as assigned.
The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) is a six-time National Recreational and Parks Association Gold Medal Award Winner. Behind the vast and diverse Montgomery County Department of Parks system is a career staff complement of nearly 800 employees, 420 parks and over 37,000 acres of park land that serves a diverse population of more than one million residents in the Washington DC area. Go to our website to learn more: https://www.montgomeryparks.org/
DIVERSITY STATEMENTThe Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate a workplace culture of diversity, equity and inclusion without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, gender identity, or any other non-merit factor. We will do what we can to provide reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us at 301-495-4525 to request accommodation.
Please Note: The salary range listed above represents the earning potential for this position. Salary is commensurate with experience.
Examples of Important Duties
Senior Events Specialist
- Effectively plans, implements, and manages regional, culture, and local special events and programs, ensuring creative components, technical, and logistical elements are coordinated. Assists with major/high level events.
- Develops event content, concepts and framework for regional and local events and programs.
- Maintain and track expenditures.
- Receive and respond to external and internal inquiries regarding events and programs.
Senior Events Specialist Preferred Qualifications:
- Proven ability to plan regional and local events.
- Experience programming for a diverse community.
- Proven ability in developing web content and layout for events and programs.
Senior Events Specialist Important Skills and Characteristics:
- Knowledge of industry standards principles, trends and practices of event management, marketing, artist booking, project management, risk management and event safety.
- Knowledge of special events equipment including décor, tenting, sound, lights, staging, and general event equipment.
- Ability to be self-directed yet excel in a team environment.
- Ability to develop and maintain positive internal and external customer relationships.
- Ability to think strategically, resourcefully, and be a skilled problem solver.
- Proven ability to handle multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
- Experience with WordPress and Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Must have flexibility and willingness to work evenings and weekends, when required.
Principal Events Specialist
- Effectively plans, implements, and manages major/high-level, regional, culture, local special events and programs, ensuring creative components, technical, and logistical elements are coordinated.
- Develops event content, concepts and framework for countywide events and programs.
- Provides recommendations for event budgets, maintain, and track expenditures.
- Develops and maintains partnerships with outside agencies and groups.
Principal Events Specialist Preferred Qualifications:
- Proven ability to plan and execute large-scale festivals and events
- Strong project management skills
- Experience programming for a diverse community
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Bilingual/multilingual a plus
Principal Events Specialist Important Skills and Characteristics:
- Knowledge of industry standards principles, trends and practices of event management, marketing, artist booking, project management, risk management and event safety
- Knowledge of special events equipment including décor, tenting, sound, lights, staging, and general event equipment.
- Ability to be self-directed yet excel in a team environment.
- Ability to develop and maintain positive internal and external customer relationships.
- Ability to think strategically, resourcefully, and be a skilled problem solver.
- Proven ability to handle multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
- Experience with Microsoft Office including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
- Must have flexibility and willingness to work evenings and weekends, when required.
Minimum Qualifications
Principal Recreation Specialist
Bachelor's Degree in Parks and Recreation, Recreation Management, Sports Management, Leisure Studies, Physical Education or any related field. Four (4) years of experience in recreation, sports/administration/management, physical education, leisure services, or in area of required specialty.An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted, which together total eight (8) years.Valid driver's license in accordance with both State and Commission rules and regulations. Driver's licenses must be unencumbered by restrictions, revocations, suspensions, or points that could limit the employee's ability to drive Commission vehicles or perform driving duties required of the position.
Senior Recreation Specialist
Bachelor's Degree in Parks and Recreation, Recreation Management, Sports Management, Leisure Studies, Physical Education or any related field. Two (2) years of recreation, sports administration/management, physical education, leisure services or other related professional experience.An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted, which together total six (6) years. Valid driver's license in accordance with both State and Commission rules and regulations. Driver's licenses must be unencumbered by restrictions, revocations, suspensions, or points that could limit the employee's ability to drive Commission vehicles or perform driving duties required of the position.
Supplemental Information
Class/Specification: Principal Recreation Specialist
May be subject to medical, drug and alcohol testing.
Very competitive and flexible benefits programs available!
Get to know Montgomery Parks and the opportunities available:
https://www.montgomeryparks.org/about/divisions/
The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate a workplace culture of diversity, equity and inclusion without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, gender identity, or any other non-merit factor.
Applicants with Disabilities under the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require accommodations or special arrangements due to a qualifying disability, please notify the Recruitment & Selections Services Unit at the time of application at 301-454-1411 (Maryland Relay 7-1-1) M-NCPPC will make all efforts to reasonably accommodate you.
THE MARYLAND-NATIONAL CAPITAL PARK AND PLANNING COMMISSION
2024 BENEFIT SUMMARY FOR MERIT SYSTEM EMPLOYEES
The following benefit summary is provided for informational purposes only and is not, nor should be construed as an employment agreement with the M-NCPPC, implied or actual. It is not all-inclusive and is subject to change. Benefits listed are extended to all Merit System employees of the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC). All plans are optional except the Defined Benefit and Long-Term Disability plans.
Eligibility
You have 45 days from your hire date to elect your benefits. Your coverage begins on the first of the month following receipt of your enrollment forms and required documentation.
Retirement Programs- Defined Benefit Plan (Mandatory Participation) - Plan E excludes FOP members.
Plan: Employee Contribution
Plan C: 9.5%*of base salary (FOP members only)
Plan E: 4% of base salary up to maximum Social Security Wage Base (SSWB) and 8% in excess of SSWB.- Deferred Compensation ICMA-RC-457 plan (Optional)
- Traditional and Roth IRAs (Optional)
Health Insurance Plans (FOP Members Pay 23% for Medical, Prescription and Dental and same as all other employees for Vision.) All other employees pay percentage below.- Medical
- Kaiser Permanente Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) with Prescription Plan - (15%)
- UnitedHealthcare Select Exclusive Provider Organization Health Plan (EPO) - (20%)
- UnitedHealthcare Choice Plus Point of Service (POS) - (20%)
Prescription - CVS Caremark - (15%)Dental - Delta Dental PPO and DeltaCare USA HMO - (20%)Vision - EyeMed - (80% of Low Option plan paid by Commission. Any balance paid by employee.)- Low, moderate, and high options are available. Frequency of covered services differs.
Flexible Spending Accounts (Employee Pays 100%)- Medical Account - Maximum annual contribution: $3,050
- Dependent Care Account - Maximum annual contribution: $5,000
Long-Term Disability Insurance (Mandatory Participation)- Employee Pays 20%: Commission Pays 80% (FOP Members Pay 100%)
- Benefits paid at 66 2/3% of base salary, maximum of $6,000/month
Supplemental Long-Term Disability Insurance (Employee Pays 100%)- Benefits paid at 66 2/3% of base salary that exceeds $108,000; capped at $216,000
Basic Life and AD&D Insurance (Employee Pays 20%: Commission Pays 80%)- Two (2) times base salary; maximum benefit is $200,000 for each
- Automatic coverage with opt-out provision
Supplemental and Spouse/Dependent Life Insurance (Employee Pays 100%)- Supplemental - 1,2,3,4, or 5 times base salary; maximum benefit is $750,000
- Spouse/Dependent Combination - $10,000/$5,000, $20,000/$10,000, or $30,000/$15,000
Sick Leave Bank (Contribution and Benefit hours prorated for part-time employees)- Employees have 60 days from date of hire to enroll.
- Employee contributes 8 leave hours each year
- Annually covers up to 688 hours for own serious medical condition, and 480 hours for parental responsibilities (birthadoption or foster care), and 80-160 hours for serious medical condition of an immediate family member
Leave Programs- Annual: 15 days per year
- Personal: 3 days per year (12-month waiting period)
- Sick: 15 days per year
- Holidays: 11 days per year
Other Benefits- Credit Union
- Employee Assistance Plan
- Legal Services Plan
- Tuition Assistance Program
- Wellness Program
- Work-Life Program
For a more detailed description of benefits, please contact the Commission's Health and Benefits Office at benefits@mncppc.org or 301-454-1694.
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Describe the type of major/high-level, regional, and local events you have planned and your specific role for those events. (Principal)
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Describe your experience in contracting with performers and entertainers for events. (Senior/Principal)
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Describe your experience in marketing events and programs. (Senior/Principal)
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Describe the type of regional and local events you have planned and your role in those events. (Senior Level)
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