What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sports & Entertainment Director position at Montgomery Personnel Board - Parks and Recreation?
Salary Information
Compensation plans are based on a multi-step progression system. The pay range reflects the entry level and maximum salary potential in the assigned pay grade. **A starting salary may be negotiated and will be commensurate with education, training and experience in alignment with pay administration policies and Montgomery Personnel Board Rules & Regulations**
Nature of Work
The fundamental reason this classification exists is to provide direction and management to program and operational oversight of assigned facilities. The work responsibilities include planning, coordinating, and executing large-scale sports and entertainment events, ensuring optimal facility use, budget management, contract negotiations, and risk management. The role requires strategic oversight of venue operations, budget management, contract negotiations, risk management, and the development of partnerships with key stakeholders, including event organizers, sponsors, and community groups, while fostering community engagement, developing partnerships, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations while enhancing the city’s reputation as a premier event destination. The position reports to the Director of Parks & Recreation.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Sports Management, Hospitality Management, Public Administration, Facility Management, or a related field, and five (5) years of experience in event management, facility operations, sports venue management, or business development. Experience overseeing large-scale public events and multi-purpose venues is preferred. An MBA or relevant advanced degree or professional certification (e.g., Certified Venue Executive, Certified Sports Event Executive, Facility Management Professional, Certified Property Manager) is a plus. � NOTE:� Qualifying education, training, and experience that provide the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job will be considered.
Kind of Examination
Applications are being accepted to fill one (1) vacancy and any other vacancies that may occur during the life of the register.� The current vacancy is with the City of Montgomery Parks and Recreation Department. Applicants will be screened and qualified based upon education and experience as shown on the application and supplemental questionnaire.� For this reason, applicants are urged to fill in the application and supplemental questionnaire form completely providing detailed information concerning the kinds of jobs they have held, the dates they held them, where and exactly what their duties were. If more than five qualified applications are received, a selection procedure will be administered to rank applicants on the register. Tied scores will not be broken. If there are five or less qualified applicants, they will be considered equally qualified and placed on the register in alphabetical order. Complete an online application by visiting Montgomery Personnel Board's Online Employment Center. Paper applications are no longer accepted. Completed applications will be accepted online until 11:59 p.m. on the closing date. If there is no closing date, the announcement may be closed at any time without prior notice. **To apply for this position, please click the following link** New Personnel Online Employment Center
Additional Information
BENEFITS: Employees are offered a competitive benefits package which includes health, dental, and life insurance, paid annual and sick leave, paid holidays, and a retirement program. DRUG TEST: Employment may be conditional upon the potential employee passing a pre-employment drug test. (The drug test may require the submission of a sample of hair, finger nails, and/or urine that will verify illegal drug use). BACKGROUND CHECK: Employment may be conditional upon the potential employee passing a background check. (Candidates will be asked to provide consent prior to the administration of background checks.) EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: Discrimination against any person in recruitment, examination, appointment, training, promotion, retention, discipline, or any other aspect of personnel administration because of political or religious opinions or affiliations or because of race, national origin, or any other non merit factors is prohibited. Discrimination on the basis of age, sex, or physical disability is prohibited except where specific age, sex, or physical requirements constitute a bona fide occupational qualification necessary to proper and efficient administration. REQUEST FOR ACCOMMODATION: Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, it is the responsibility of the applicant with a disability to request accommodation which he/she requires in order to participate in the application or examination process. The Personnel Department reserves the right to require documentation of the need for accommodation under the ADA. In order to request accommodation in the application or testing process, contact the Personnel Director at (334) 625-2675. I9: Prior to your employment, you will be required to provide to your employer documentation of your identity and employment eligibility in order to comply with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. UPDATE OF CONTACT INFORMATION: It is your responsibility to update your contact information (address, phone, email) so that we can contact you about jobs.� Please visit the Update Contact Information page to log in and update to your contact information at any time.
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