Company Description

Incorporated in 1957, the Town of Clarkdale operates under the council-manager form of government. The Town Council consists of the Mayor and four Council Members, all elected at large to serve staggered four-year terms. A Vice Mayor is chosen internally by a vote of the Council every two years. The Town Manager is appointed by the Town Council. The Town Council also appoints the Town Attorney and Town Magistrate.

The Town employs approximately 58 employees and its Fiscal Year 2025 budget is $43 million with a five-year capital improvement plan budget of $19.3 million. Clarkdale provides residents with an array of municipal services, including planning, permitting, zoning, economic development, special events, parks and recreation, public safety, utilities, and public works. The organization also provides financial, human resources, risk management, information technology, and emergency management functions for the Town.

Job Description

First review of resumes: 2/6/26

DESCRIPTION: This is an entry-level position that provides administrative and program support for the Parks and Recreation Department under the direct supervision of the Parks and Recreation Manager. Responsibilities support department operations, including events, facility rentals, Verde River at Clarkdale operations, volunteer programs, and select communications efforts.

This role regularly engages with residents, visitors, and internal stakeholders and represents the Town in a highly visible, public-facing capacity requiring sound judgment, professionalism, and excellent customer service. The position provides backup front-desk coverage as part of a shared administrative team model. Occasional evening, weekend, and holiday work is required, including up to 10 Saturdays between May and September for concerts and seasonal events, as well as select Town events such as Fourth of July, Halloween, and the December Santa event.

CLASSIFICATION: Positions in this class are characterized by having abilities to handle a variety of tasks and interactions. An employee successful in this position performs duties efficiently under supervision. Job functions require the ability to think independently, use discretion and good judgment, apply good customer service skills, and to follow and carry out written and verbal direction. This is a full-time FLSA non-exempt part-time “at will” position with full benefits. The hourly range for this position is $17.92 - $28.67/hour depending on experience. Highly qualified candidates may start above the minimum. Eligible employees must participate in the Arizona State Retirement (ASRS) which includes a 100% Town match.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES:

Essential functions and duties may be modified at any time at management’s discretion. Typical duties may include, but are not limited to the following:

Event planning, promotion, and on-site support of Town sponsored events and community related programs, any of which may include weekends and evening work hours.
Coordinate Clubhouse facility rentals and maintain on-call status during rental events. Occasional rental event coverage may be necessary if Clubhouse Ambassadors are unavailable.
Act as point of initial contact and liaison for Annual Facility Agreement holders.
Interact with the public, elected officials, coworkers, and business professionals on a regular basis.
Provide information to the public on Town services, programs, events, and operations.
Take minutes and manage Zoom functions for the Parks and Recreation Commission.
Assist with development and implementation of new parks, projects, and programs.
May assist with the Town social media content, website updates, newsletter, and print media.
Verde River at Clarkdale operations, including Commercial Outfitter operations and reporting.
Assist with fundraising activities for Parks and Recreation Department-related events, programs, and special projects.
Prepares, maintains and/or documents a variety of files, records, processes, and procedures.
Attends conferences, conventions and other educational and professional meetings and maintains certifications as needed or required.
Work is performed under established policies and procedures, with direction provided by Parks and Recreation Manager.
Special projects as assigned.
Performs other duties as needed or assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Education and/or Experience

Minimum of high school or equivalent.
Preferred applicants will have experience in local government, parks and recreation, event planning, or project management, OR any combination of education and/or experience which provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities required.

Special Requirements, Licenses, And Certificates

Must possess a valid Arizona drivers’ license at time of appointment and maintain an excellent driving record.
Preferred applicants will be Certified Parks and Recreation Professionals.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

Applicable federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, statutes, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures related to Parks and Recreation.
Knowledge and understanding of social media and digital media platforms.
Modern office practices, procedures, equipment, and software such as Microsoft Office Suite and Canva or Adobe Pro.
General and accepted accounting practices.
Data entry accuracy.
Establish effective working relationships that support collaboration and successful program delivery.
Effectively communicate whether orally or in writing.
Be available on call or after hours as needed.
Set goals, organize, prioritize, and work well as in a team and independently while under time constraints and deadlines.
Exercise initiative and apply sound judgment.
Be flexible in the face of change.

Additional Information

Physical Requirements

This classification involves working indoors and outdoors with various weather conditions.
Mainly work in an office environment that requires sitting for prolonged periods.
This position will require bending, reaching, stooping, and lifting objects requiring general manual dexterity.
Will assist with or participate in the setup of event infrastructure including tables, chairs, and canopies with or without accommodations.
Must be able to visit job sites and other office locations, that may require the ability to maneuver over rough terrain with or without accommodations.
This position will require the ability to lift, carry, or move items up to forty (40) lbs. with or without accommodations.
May be required to work outside normally scheduled hours, evenings, weekends and/or holidays.
May require travel to assist with projects or attend meetings or training events.

SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION AND CLEARING OF A POST OFFER, PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENING PROCESS (AT THE TOWN’S EXPENSE) IS MANDATORY, CONSISTING OF A BACKGROUND CHECK.

THE TOWN OF CLARKDALE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER (EOE).

This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the Town and requirements of the job change.

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