Gettysburg Area Recreation Authority (GARA) Seeks Executive Director

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For the last 6 years GARA has been enhancing the lives of the citizens of Gettysburg through the rec park, community relationships, professionalism, and response to developing trends. Each year, GARA records more than 85,000 park visitors, several community events, and hundreds of rentals. The Rec Park is home to five baseball/softball fields, a football field, four pavilions, two basketball courts, skate park, dog park, youth activities center, one-mile fitness trail, and a community building.

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GARA is seeking a proven leader who enjoys working in a collaborative, high profile, and community-oriented environment to join its team.

JOB DESCRIPTION: Provide agency management through support of the Board of Directors in the implementation of the organization’s strategic plans, goals and objectives, and policies and procedures. Provide leadership and direction to the agency.

RESPONSIBILITIES: Administrative services, human resources, scheduling, planning, rental agreements, Capital Improvement Plan, yearly budget, grants writing, community liaison, marketing, social media, website development, fundraising, and public presentations.

REQUIRED SKILLS: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, strong mathematical and budgeting, skills, knowledge of marketing and fee strategies. Ability to work on multiple priorities simultaneously. Leadership and supervisory skills, including teambuilding, motivation, strategic planning skills, goal setting skills, and complex decision-making skills. Skilled in public presentations and report preparation.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: Seven years of progressively responsible management or executive management in parks and recreation or related field. Seven years of administrative and supervisory experience.

SALARY INFORMATION: $55,000 per year to $66,000 DOQ – $250 a month for retirement – $200 a month for medical insurance compensation. GARA does not provide individual retirement plans or medical coverage. Time Off: One – Five year of employment: 15 days of vacation earned / Six years and more of employment: 20 days per year. Sick Time: One day per month. GARA observes 14 holidays throughout the year.

TO APPLY: Send your resume and cover letter (PDF only) to: info@gettysburgrecpark.com no later than September 29, 2019. **First interviews will be held on Wednesday, October 2, 2019. You will be notified on September 30, 2019 if you were selected for an interview.

** TESTING: Once you have sent in your resume and cover letter, please go to the link listed below to take your test:

https://www.classmarker.com/online-test/start/?quiz=e7v5d8125b82ed25

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Charles (Chuck) Stangor is Gettysburg Connection's Owner, Publisher, and Editor in Chief. I would like to hear from you. Please contact me at cstangor@gettysburgconnection.org.

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