Reston Community Center Community Outreach Assistant (Park/Recreation Assistant)

Reston Community Center (RCC), an agency of Fairfax County Government in Virginia, is seeking a highly motivated and self-starting individual to be the RCC Community Outreach Assistant. This position provides support to the planning and implementation of RCC special events and programs throughout Reston. Work is performed in a variety of location types and requires effective and skillful communication with agency staff, partners, vendors and the public. Duties include:

• Performs administrative duties, including data entry, correspondence,  and supply management which includes inventory and procurement.
• Under the direction of the supervisor, researches required supplies and content providers, prepares purchase order documents, recommends necessary equipment and/or materials, and organizes use of facilities.
• Assists with the interviewing, selecting and supervision of exempt staff members including instructional staff, contracted leisure service providers (e.g., contracted entertainers, vendors, etc.), camp counselors, theatre technicians, volunteers and/or other providers.
• Conducts community outreach efforts throughout Reston to promote and present programs. Attends community events, expos and fairs to represent RCC and to publicize programs.
• Assists with the proofreading, coordination and implementation of marketing efforts with the supervisor and the communications team.
• Provides valuable customer service, and serves as a liaison between RCC and other agencies or organizations, offsite facilities and the public. 

Illustrative Duties

General Duties 

• Assists in the administration of the facility operations such as conducting inventory, preparing administrative and financial reports, and assisting in the preparation of the annual operating budget;
• Assists in the ordering and receiving of supplies;
• Assists with the recruitment, hiring, training, supervision, scheduling, and evaluation of staff and volunteers;
• Adheres to revenue and expense limits;
• Ensures staff compliance with operating procedures and safety/security standards;
• Informs the public of pertinent rules and regulations;
• Directs residents to private and public resources and programs;
• Assists in the development and implementation of community outreach plans to target underserved populations and to increase overall program participation;
• Delivers customer service by distributing literature and providing information;
• Assists as a liaison between County agencies and residents.

Operations 

• Assists with providing operational support by supervising the maintenance of assigned facilities.

Programming

• Assists with providing Parks/Recreation programming support by developing and coordinating several specialized programs and special events;
• Maintains records necessary to the operation and evaluation of programs.

Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of recreation center and/or park management;
• Knowledge of fiscal record keeping and inventory procedures;
• Ability to use a personal computer, applicable software, and peripheral equipment;
• Ability to direct and coordinate the work of subordinate staff and volunteers;
• Ability to prepare a variety of administrative reports;
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with staff, citizen groups, and the public;
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.