SHRS - Program Assistant

SHRS - Program Assistant

The Village of South Holland, Illinois, a leading suburb located 25 miles south of downtown Chicago with a population of approximately 22,000, is seeking a Program Assistant with its Recreational Services Department.

DEPARTMENT: South Holland Recreational Services

WAGE: $21.72

Essential Functions:

The position of Program Assistant is responsible for, but not limited to, assisting with conducting the day-to-day operational management and implementation of activities pertaining to programming, marketing, social media, rentals, and event planning for the Department of Recreational Services.

Requirements:

  • Minimum Associates Degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in recreation administration, business administration, marketing or a related field
  • Ability to independently initiate projects and activities, and work independently as well as part of a team
  • Excellent communication, time management, writing and negotiating skills
  • Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
  • Must enjoy working with the public
  • Ability to maintain client confidentiality and possess excellent client interaction skills
  • Develop effective marketing strategies
  • Plan, manage, and schedule recreational programs that meet the needs of the community
  • Develop accurate budgets of program revenues and expenditures
  • Establish and maintain effective interpersonal relationships with the department directors, subordinates, community groups, program participants, representatives of public and private agencies, and the general public
  • Ability to simultaneously manage multiple projects and meet deadlines
  • Interpret and implement departmental policies and procedures
  • Ability to work flexible hours including weekends and evenings
  • Use a variety of computer programs such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Publisher, Power Point, ActiveNet, and Adobe Creative Suite
  • Maintain a valid driver's license and safe driving record

A successful candidate must assist in moving the Village forward through modeling behavior that is consistent with our Good to Great leadership philosophy, and the overall mission and vision as public servants; demonstrate behavior that is consistent with the characteristics of a Servant Leader; have the ability to interact effectively with the public, department leadership, fellow employees and village officials; preserve the integrity of our organization by making decisions that are in the best interests of the organization; and perform all job duties in compliance with the rules and regulations of the Village of South Holland with high ethical standards and behaviors. 

The Village of South Holland offers an excellent benefits package including medical insurance, paid vacation and sick leave, with participation in the Illinois Municipal Retirement fund system.

 

Employment applications are available: Here

Completed applications must be submitted to Employment@SouthHolland.org

The Village of South Holland is an equal opportunity employer.