responsibility for managing recreation facilities and providing a variety of affordable recreation programs and services for all age groups and people of all abilities.
The staff in this division are responsible for the management of facilities such as, the Senior Center, Art Center, Outdoor Center, as well as all other City park buildings and recreation facilities such as the sledding hill and amphitheater.
Position Responsibilities The Recreation Supervisor is responsible for providing leadership to the department by setting Art Center and event strategies on behalf of the department, evaluating cross-departmental policies for the purpose of streamlining procedures as well as
being a resource to the team within a specialty area. The main areas of impact are: Manages the day-to-day operations of the Art Center facility; coordinates facility use schedules for various programs, events, and services; oversees program staff, support staff and volunteers; prepares and maintains records, reports and documentation as necessary.
Develops work plans, promotes, implements, and evaluates recreation programs for arts and events. The program areas that this position oversees include: programs at the Eden Prairie Art Center, Staring Lake Concert Series, Community Theater, and Community Band, Art on City Walls, public art and several city-wide events including but not limited
to the July 3-4 Hometown Celebration, Arts in the Park and People Fest: A Community Celebration of Culture.
Leads, manages, and promotes arts and events including education programs to stakeholders, community and users. Through the use of sound business management practices achieves the goal of enhancing quality of life and fostering creativity in our community; promotes maximum public use and access to the art center and performing arts for people of all ages and abilities. Provides high quality performing and visual art programs to meet the needs of our diverse community in a safe, enjoyable, and friendly atmosphere; offers a variety of opportunities that focus on building the understanding, awareness, and appreciation of the arts.
Evaluates current offerings to identify and address gaps in programs and services and leads outreach efforts. Recruits, hires, trains, and supervises full- and part-time staff including an Arts/Events Specialist, Theater/Performing Arts Coordinator, Art Center Lead, instructors, studio and sound technicians and customer service staff. Ensures employees are provided with proper training; coaches/mentors employees by setting goals and objectives, monitors progress and follows up appropriately, and addresses employee issues promptly and effectively.
Promotes the Arts and Cultural programs through a variety of marketing strategies; develops partnerships and collaborative relationships with other agencies; conducts formal presentations; provides information for publications and coordinates with staff. Manages and monitors a segment of the recreation services budget pertaining to specialized area; proactively plan programs and events to meet cost recovery goals; generates revenue through programs, tickets, sponsorships and grants. Responsible for managing the summer concert series, including ensuring high quality entertainment, facilities, and equipment.
Manages the advisory committees of the Eden Prairie Players Community Theater and the Eden Prairie Community Band. Promotes the integration of public art into City facilities, parks and open spaces by identifying locations for public art and managing administrative aspects of funding, artist selection, installation, upkeep and promotion. Facilitates the public art process with private developments in conjunction with the citys planning office. While these areas are the primary focus of the position, we believe strongly in teamwork and employees will be called upon to perform a variety of duties as a part of their role with the City.
City of Eden Prairie Values We are a service organization. We take pride in what we do. We cultivate a supportive, encouraging and productive culture with a strong customer focus. We promote wellness and plan work/life balance into our goals. We value differences and foster inclusion. We achieve success by exhibiting our core values: collaboration, innovation, integrity, performance and relationships. Position Requirements Education: Bachelors degree in an arts-related field required (may substitute a non-arts degree with 2 years experience working in the arts).
CPR and First Aid certification to be obtained within first 6 months of hire. Work Experience: Three years of experience providing Visual Arts programming required; additional experience with performing arts disciplines preferred; one year of supervisory experience required and three years preferred, including the management of staff in diverse roles and at different levels of responsibility; Art facility management and teaching experience preferred. Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access and Outlook); experience using Rec Trac or similar software for program registration and facility scheduling preferred.
Physical Requirements: Physical effort is generally light for the majority of work with lifting or carrying limited to 25-50 pounds intermittently. There are intermittent visits to work sites, usually in other areas of the city. There is a need to make presentations, which involves public speaking in front of public groups. Approximately 25% of the time there is pressure associated with an activity deadline. Work interruptions are frequent. Working Conditions: Most work is performed in a normal office environment.
Occasional driving or riding is required to attend meetings or off-site activities. Position Specific Expectations Communication: Communicates a compelling and inspired vision or sense of core purpose; talks beyond today and about possibilities; can inspire and motivate others; provides direct, complete, actionable and positive feedback to others; able to write clearly and succinctly in a variety of communication settings and styles; can get messages across that have the desired effect. Problem Solving: Ability to tackle a problem by using logical, systematic, sequential approach; makes a systematic comparison of two or more alternatives; notices discrepancies and inconsistencies in available information; identifies a set of features, parameters or considerations to take into account, in analyzing a situation or making a decision.
Presentation: Is effective in a variety of settings: small and large groups, with peers, direct reports, and management; is effective in all facets of the organization; uses effective tactics and techniques to keep audience engaged to facilitate results; provides direct and positive feedback to others. Motivating Others: Creates a climate in which people want to do their best; makes each individuals work feel important; is someone people like working for and with; able to motivate direct reports, project members and a team; invites input and encourages contribution; empowers others; effectively delegates by sharing responsibilities and accountability.
Problem Solving: Ability to tackle a problem by using logical, systematic, sequential approach; makes a systematic comparison of two or more alternatives; notices discrepancies and inconsistencies in available information; identifies a set of features, parameters or considerations to take into account in analyzing a situation or making a decision.
Project Management: Looks ahead to the future; identifies appropriate objectives and timelines; involves appropriate stakeholders; continuously monitors project and adapts scope as appropriate; measures results and analyzes outcome; follows through on commitments. Hiring Talent: Makes appropriate staffing decisions based on the right mixture of facts; follows all legal requirements, policies and procedures; practices equal and fair treatment and opportunity for all; hires the best people; assembles a balanced and capable staff, and builds a network of resources; able to identify talent and potential; develops succession plans to anticipate and prepare for team change.
City of Eden Prairie Pre-employment Process The City of Eden Prairie conducts the following pre-employment checks for this position: Professional Reference Checks Background Check Drivers license check (must have valid drivers license and excellent driving record) Education and work history verification Leadership Evaluation All final candidates must successfully complete and pass the Citys evaluation of the pre-employment process before their first day of employment.
Recruitment Timeline Post Position: Wednesday, December 27th, 2023Application Deadline: Thursday, January 11th, 2024, at 4:30pm (central time). First Round Interviews (Virtual): week of January 15th, 2024Second Round Interviews (In-Person): week of January 22nd, 2024Anticipated Start: February 2024recblid wye9cpkdli6dwn20tlp42t7c1uik82 PDN-9af40173-8ed2-4a86-88a1-b112bb1bd8ab
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This role will be responsible for designing and executing comprehensive change strategies that promote user engagement, minimize resistance, and ensure a smooth transition. GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Collaborate closely with key stakeholders, including senior leaders, project teams, and end-users to gain their support and involvement in the change process Develop and execute
a communication plan that ensures timely, relevant, and transparent communication to all levels of the organization Oversee the development and delivery of training programs to equip end-users with the knowledge and skills needed to effectively use the new system Proactively identify potential sources of resistance to the project and implement strategies to address them Create mechanisms for gathering feedback from end-users throughout the project lifecycle Maintain accurate records of change management activities, progress, and outcomes Maintain a pulse on the organization, people, and process – demonstrate the ability to backss all areas to influence the enterprise change management plan Equip
functional leaders with tools and resources to support organizational change change Develop a clear and comprehensive change management strategy that aligns with the project’s objectives Identify potential areas of resistance and design strategies to mitigate them Activate and align change agent resources within each region to drive change and enact adherence to process standards EXPERIENCE: Bachelor's Degree required MBA a plus Minimum of ten+ years of relevant work experience Strong understanding of change management methodologies, tools, and best practices Excellent communication skills, including the ability to convey complex concepts in a clear and relatable manner Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills, with the ability to influence and motivate stakeholders at all levels Knowledgeable in matters of SAP implementation, process, and application in a manufacturing setting Demonstrate an understanding of project planning in a global, matrixed organization Advanced experience with Microsoft Office, Excel, Power BI, and others Begin your journey with us.
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