Gilbert, AZ is one of the fastest growing communities in the United States. We are the 5th largest city in Arizona, the 85th largest in the U.S., and have been named the #1 Safest City in Arizona, the 3rd Most Livable City in the U.S., as well as one of Arizona's Most Admired Companies to Work For.

But there is more work to be done!

Come be a part of the team tasked with making Gilbert the City of the Future! Team Gilbert is focused on keeping the thriving community that Gilbert is today well into the future. Stagnation isn't an option, we choose our mission to: Anticipate, Create, Help people. This means that we anticipate change, create solutions, and help people and businesses.

Team Gilbert is a high-performing, collaborative team of innovators whose work makes our community better every day. We hire people who share our aspiration to be driven, kind, bold, and humble.

Join Team Gilbert, not just in choosing the future, but creating it: h ttps://youtu.be/GEQEgVPku9I

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 to include production of a variety 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.

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

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  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

In addition to a competitive salary, Gilbert offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes self-funded medical and dental plans, life insurance, disability, pension, tuition reimbursement and more.
Join Team Gilbert and make an income while making an impact! If you are looking for an opportunity to make a visible contribution to our community, and get excited about doing interesting work that matters We can’t think of a better place to put your talents to work.

Let’s get this adventure started!

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.