Position: Planning & Development Coordinator
Position Description: Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation District (THPRD) is seeking an experienced professional in project coordination, recreation planning, capital development, or administrative support to join our team as Planning & Development Coordinator. In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to support long-term planning, design, and construction projects, coordinate a variety of programs, provide vital administrative support for department initiatives and act as a department liaison for planning & development projects.
A successful candidate will have strong customer service and communication skills, the ability to independently identify and resolve issues, and expertise in organization and process management. Experience in construction, contracting, permitting or purchasing is desirable
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The typical schedule for this position is Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm, with flexible hours. This role will require occasional evening hours to accommodate monthly meetings. During the initial 3-6 month training period, the selected incumbent will spend the majority of their time onsite. Upon completion of the training period, this role will have flexibility to work a hybrid schedule.
To reduce barriers to entry, THPRD evaluates an applicant's work history and responses to supplemental questions and does not consider cover letters and resumes in the screening process. Please answer the supplemental questions thoroughly to ensure our subject matter experts can appropriately evaluate your experience.
Education and Experience
Any equivalent combination of education, experience, and training that would likely provide the applicant with the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
A bachelor's degree with major course work in park and recreation planning, recreation management, business management or a related field, or equivalent work-life experience, and three years of related experience. Lead work experience preferred.
Licenses and Certifications:
Valid Oregon Driver’s License, required
Possession of a valid Certified Park and Recreation Professional (CPRP) certification issued by the National Recreation and Park Association is desirable
The district provides a bilingual pay incentive to staff who regularly use their bilingual or multilingual skills!
THPRD is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, THPRD will ensure that people experiencing disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodations. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Human Resources at humanresources@thprd.org.