Operations Manager- Civic Center

JOB OPENING

CITY OF FARMINGTON

JOB POSITION #149: OPERATIONS MANAGER- CIVIC CENTER

NUMBER OF VACANCIES: 1

DEPARTMENT: Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Affairs

WORK LOCATION: 200 W. Arrington

HIRING RANGE: $44,051-$54,146/Annually

PAY GRADE: "L" - Exempt

DAYS WORKED: Varied

HOURS WORKED: Varied

TYPE OF POSITION: Regular, Full-Time

APPLICATIONS WILL BE RECEIVED UNTIL:  Friday, October 20, 2017

JOB DUTIES

Resumes submitted without a City of Farmington application will not be considered in our job selection process.

SUMMARY BACKGROUND:

Are you enthusiastic, energetic, optimistic, outcome-driven, team-oriented and customer-service focused? Would you like to be part of a team who coordinates national talent for the region?  The Farmington Civic Center and Lion's Wilderness Amphitheater are important aspects of the local community.  In this position, you will utilize your creative abilities to find, produce and execute a variety of cultural events for the Four Corners area.  You will also be involved in marketing a newly renovated venue that offers many opportunities to the city, state and region.

This is a professional position working with the nationally accredited Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs Department. The Department has eleven (11) diverse divisions that are committed to building gateways that enrich our community through exceptional customer focus.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

Works under the guidance and direction of the Civic Center Supervisor to achieve goals and objectives of the Civic Center division through world class customer service and hospitality.

Assists the Civic Center Supervisor with administrative and supervisory work necessary to coordinate and supervise the civic center and related special events.

Assists with the supervision of Lions Wilderness Park Amphitheater and serves as Assistant Producer of Sandstone Productions.

Assists with scheduling, organizing and directing work plans of the Civic Center staff for accountability of the division and serves as the Acting Civic Center Supervisor in the absence of the Civic Center Supervisor.

Working knowledge of the principles and practices of management, work organization and supervision including budgeting principles, revenue, expenditures, and cost analysis.

Works with volunteers and serves as a member of various employee and community committees as assigned.

Assists with supervision of technical aspects of sound, lighting and related staging set up for live theater, concerts, receptions and related special events, both at the civic center and elsewhere.

Assists caterers, civic center users, and the public with problems as they arise through superior customer service. Flexible and agile to handle changes with customers on short notice while delivering exceptional customer service.

Other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

Working knowledge of building maintenance practices and procedures to ensure an operational and safe environment for all stakeholders.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the Civic Center Supervisor, subordinate supervisors, employees, customers and the general public.

Skill in operation of a personal computer utilizing both spreadsheet and data base software.

Skill in managing a special event facility with constantly changing priorities.

Ability to provide clear, concise and professional correspondence, report writing, and spread sheeting operations.

Ability to function and participate in overall departmental activities as a member of the department team.

Ability to operate a motor vehicle to assist in carrying out the business of the department and the City.

Attendance at work is an essential function of this position and requires evenings, weekends and holidays hours of work.

Ability to operate small tools and equipment.

QUALIFICATIONS

This position is subject to the City's Drug and Alcohol Free Workplace Program which includes: pre-employment testing, post-accident testing, reasonable suspicion testing, return-to-duty testing, and follow-up testing.

High School diploma or GED equivalent; and three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in event planning or cultural affairs programs, including practical experience in special event/activities' development and promotion.

Preference given to administrative/supervisory experience within the tourism and hospitality industry.

Valid New Mexico driver's license with acceptable driving record for the past three years or state of current residency.

Extensive background checks required.

This position has the responsibility to participate in and comply with the City's Environmental, Health, and Safety program. 

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED:

Personal computer with Microsoft software, design software, motor vehicle, telephone, mobile radio and calculator.

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 talk or hear.  The employee is occasionally required to walk; use hands to finger, 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 by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The work environment is a normal office setting.  The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER, M/F/D/V.

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