Recreation Specialist - Special Events LTA

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.

**This position is a Limited Term Agreement and funded through June 30th, 2026.** 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
Gilberts Mission : Anticipate. Create. Help People
Our Values : DRIVEN, KIND, BOLD, HUMBLE
Awards: We are proud of these achievements and continue to work hard to make Gilbert the best place to live, work and play.
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 .... 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.