Executive Director - Venues Parks & Art

SALARY: Up to $141,212 annually

SCHEDULE: Monday-Friday, 8am to 5pm and additional evening and weekend obligations

APPLICATION LINK: https://www.appone.com/MainInfoReq.asp?R_ID=7120473

POSITION SUMMARY:

As head of the Department of Venues Parks & Arts, the Executive Director oversees the City of South Bend's public venue operations, recreation programming, public placemaking and park land maintenance and development.

As a leader and employee of the City of South Bend, you are called upon to serve in a manner that supports Our Core Values: Excellence, Accountability, Innovation, Inclusion, and Empowerment as you carry out our primary employee expectations: Champion Values & Organizational Pride, Champion Operational Excellence, Make Sound Decisions, Embrace Coaching and Accountability, Communicate with Excellence, Value Diverse People and Perspectives, Embrace Personal Development, Exhibit a Positive Attitude and Own Your Health, Wellness & Safety

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:

Responsible for general management of the Department of Venues Parks & Arts and direct supervision of four Division Directors.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

This list represents the types of duties required by the position. Other duties may be assigned as reasonably expected.

• Leads the general direction, budget parameters, policy framework and strategic plans for public venue operations, recreation programming, public placemaking and park land maintenance and development.
• Engages the neighborhood groups, businesses, residents and other community stakeholder groups to plan, develop, coordinate, implement and evaluate VPA projects, initiatives, and programs.
• Directs the management of four teams in the Department of Venues Parks & Arts: Facilities and grounds, Venues & Promotion, Community Initiatives, and Visitor Experience.
• Collaborates with city officials, park commissioners, business leaders and other concerned citizens on the development of public park spaces, venues and programming.
• Acts as liaison for the Department of Venues Parks & Arts with other city departments including police, fire, human resources, innovation and technology and others.
• Supervises and evaluates progress of staff, and coordinates department's work with that of contractors, agencies and other City departments.
• Works with the community's elected and appointed leadership to develop policy and best practices in the areas of venue management, ecological stewardship of public lands, park use and development and recreational programming.
• Represents the City of South Bend at meetings and events and serves as chief spokesperson on areas of expertise when designated by the Mayor.
• Provides strategic input on Mayoral priorities and advances them through policy and program development, implementation, and evaluation.
• Develops and communicates programs, projects, and initiatives that advance the administration’s mission of delivering services that empower everyone to thrive.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with the community.
• Other duties may be assigned as reasonably expected.

NON-ESSENTIAL/MARGINAL FUNCTIONS:

• Perform other duties and assume other responsibilities as apparent or as assigned.

EDUCATION / QUALIFICATIONS:

• A college degree in public administration, urban planning, public policy, parks and administration, business, law, finance, economics or related field
• Five years of increasingly responsible positions in public placemaking, park operations, venue management, municipal government, community and/or economic development or a similar area of professional experience.
• A graduate degree in public administration, urban planning, public policy, parks and administration, business, law, finance, economics or related field preferred.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of principles and practices of urban planning, community and economic development, public venue operations, recreation programming, public placemaking and park land maintenance and development.
• Knowledge of basic public administration procedures.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills with an ability to clearly explain long-term, complex plans and alternatives in both private and public meetings and presentations.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with a diverse group of individuals that include community leaders, as well as elected and appointed officials.
• Ability to supervise a multifaceted public development agency and coordinate a variety of projects
• Ability to manage and adapt to ambiguity and conflicting priorities in a public sector environment.
• Ability to evaluate and analyze complex plans, projects, and programs, taking into consideration such factors as the public budget process, sources and uses of revenue, conflicting community viewpoints and plans, political process, strategic planning considerations, and other constraints.
• Ability to manage and lead a professional staff of 120 FTEs.
• Analytic decision maker who is action oriented, diplomatic, and persuasive and works with efficiency, flexibility, humility, and good humor.
• Commitment to the City’s five values: Excellence, Accountability, Innovation, Inclusion, and Empowerment.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSE, REGISTRATION:

• Valid Driver’s license required.

EQUIPMENT:

Desktop computer, telephone, copier, and scanner.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and walk, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk; use hands to fingers, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required in this job include vision and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Work is performed in office settings, with moderate inside temperatures. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate. Entire office is smoke free.

DISCLAIMER:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required of personnel so classified. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. The City of South Bend is an at will employer.

REQUIRED:

• Pre-Employment Drug Screen
• Employee Background check

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

APPLICATION LINK: https://www.appone.com/MainInfoReq.asp?R_ID=7120473