Our Commitment
Work with the best - work for Virginia Beach Parks and Recreation! Join our team and contribute to our 60+ year track record of providing legendary experiences! We are dedicated to promoting healthy lifestyles and protecting our environment. We ensure all residents –regardless of their physical, social, and economic circumstances– can access our programs. By providing enriching and memorable life long experiences, we strive to enhance the quality of life for our community by improving the physical and mental well-being of our residents.

Are you…

• Able to keep a positive attitude and foster excellence through your actions, words, and appearance? Personable and genuine with your communication - both written and verbal?
• Someone who seeks opportunity to learn and understand the experience of others, creating a collaborative environment for allvoices to be heard? Able to embrace differences and individuality to encourage inclusion? Willing to listen with an open mind?
• A problem solver who can work through sticking points and difficult conversations, holding yourself and team members to the highest standards of accountability?
• Able to find opportunity in challenges, no matter how difficult, find ingcreative solutions?
• Able to model sustainable practices to ensure an environmental conscious and productive culture (Ex: Recycle, reduce waste, optimize resources, and improve processes)?
• Going to take ownership of your time with the department and strive for excellence?

THEN WE WANT YOU TO JOIN OUR TEAM!

Your Role . . .
The COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT & EVENTS SPECIALIST (RECREATION SPECIALIST I) duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Provide direct day-to-day leadership and supervision for part-time staff, volunteers, and interns working the Parks After Dark program to include: scheduling, set-up, programs and activities, customer inquiries, and site clean-up
• Oversee scheduling of entertainment, vendors, partnering stakeholders, and planned activities at recurring special events, including Parks After Dark
• Lead Part Time Staff in planning and implementing programs and activities that demonstrate a comprehensive and current understanding of issues, contributors to positive youth outcomes and quality of life concerns in Virginia Beach communities
• Maintain collaborative relationship with community stakeholders; attend community meetings and maintain a resource database
• Oversee youth development initiatives focused on long-term preventative recreational programing including mentorship, intervention and civic engagement for youth
• Operate vehicles to provide transportation for participants to special events or programs
• Assist with the purchase and maintenance of program supplies and inventory
• Assist with the investigation of accidents and incidents; follow protocol for reporting and documenting
• Develop reports to collect data on program trends and participant outcomes; prepare and submit these and other reports, as required
• Assist with tracking and monitoring program expenditures, including staff and participant salaries

The P&R Employee Experience
At Virginia Beach Parks & Recreation, our success is because of our dedicated employees. We are intentional about creating an employee experience where you are empowered to reach your full potential, are supported through strength-based initiatives, and are confident in your abilities. We champion a workplace culture built on our cultural foundations: Professionalism, Respect, Accountability, Integrity, and Citizenship. These guiding principles of behavior cultivate a positive and high performing work environment. Success is recognized and celebrated, and legendary experiences are the core of who we are.

Perks
Employees who are new to the Virginia Retirement System are eligible for:

• Hybrid Remote Work Schedule Upon Completion of Initial Trainingand Flexible Scheduling Options
• 11 Paid Holidays plus 3 Additional Personal Holidays
• 18 Days of Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Coverage
• Legal and Identity Theft Protection
• Virginia Retirement System (VRS) Hybrid Retirement Plan & Basic Life Insurance
• Commonwealth of Virginia 457 Deferred Compensation Plan (COV457)
• Hybrid 457 Cash Match
• Virginia Local Disability Program (VLDP) – Income Replacement (Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, and Long-Term Care)
• Optional Life Insurance
• Wellness Programs
• Employee Assistance Program / Work-Life Services
• Paid Maternity/Paternity/Parental Care Leave