Includes the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Works and cooperates with co-workers and supervisors at all levels.
• Learns and performs all essential job functions accurately.
• Oversee the management and operation of a regional cultural center.    
• Coordination of building scheduling with Department program staff, Howard County Arts Council staff, Asian American and Pacific Islander Commission (AAPI) staff, and other user groups. 
• Coordination with the Bureau of Parks and Department of Facilities for scheduled and unscheduled maintenance.
• Supervision of full-time and contingent staff.
• Recruits, selects, trains, and evaluates contingent and benefited staff.  
• Plans, schedules, and assigns work.  Conducts performance appraisals for benefited staff.  
• Facilitate ongoing cooperation and coordination with the Howard County Arts Council and AAPI, and liaison work with the local community.
• Some evening and weekend work is required.
• Manages the daily operation of the cultural center. 
• Initiates and reviews inspection reports for facility maintenance.  
• Works towards ensuring the safety and security of patrons and staff.  
• Completes, reviews and submits incident, injury, accident, or other related reports to the Community Recreation Division Superintendent.  
• Manages maintenance and repair issues with the appropriate contractor and communicates with Department program staff.
• Manages and coordinates operating budget.  Completes fiscal and financial reports as required.  
• Ensures staff compliance with Department and County policies for cost accounting, PDQ card, petty cash, and purchasing.
• Works with Department of Recreation and Parks Marketing Team, the Howard County Arts Council and AAPI, and the Public Information Office to develop marketing strategies for programs, events, and rentals.  
• Coordinates and submits information for the Department’s seasonal brochure. Prepares and submits Public Service Announcements.
• Coordinates all rentals and other agencies use of the building.  Resolves all schedule conflicts.
• Maintains an active, working knowledge of recreation programs, trends, and needs.
• Some evening and weekend work is required.
• This position may be deemed as essential in an emergency at the discretion of the director. 
• Responsible for identifying and applying good sustainability practices into all aspects of Department operations.
   

Bachelor’s degree and two (2) years related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Possession of a valid driver’s license. 
• Certified Park and Recreation Professional (CPRP) certification preferred.
• First Aid, CPR and AED certified

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

TO APPLY:  You must complete an employment application online to be considered for this recruitment. Resumes cannot be substituted for completion of the job application work history. No paper applications will be accepted. 

Selected candidates may be subject to drug screening, background screening, and reference checks.       

At time of application, please submit a copy of any college degree, coursework, licenses, or certifications that you have referenced on your application. Applicants who have education obtained outside of the U.S. may need to provide proof of the equivalent U.S. education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service, such as the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (http://www.naces.org) or World Education Services: International Credential Evaluation (https://www.wes.org/).

Howard County Government is not sponsoring employees in application of the H-1B Visa or providing an extension of an existing H-1B Visa. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.

Howard County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to a workplace that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. The County prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, ancestry, creed, national origin, disability status, genetics, marital status, military service, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Applicants requiring accommodations during the hiring process should contact the Office of Human Resources directly at  HiringPreference@howardcountymd.gov. Requests for accommodations should not be attached to the application.