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Assistant Director, Parks and Recreation

County of Los Angeles · Los Angeles County, CA · 1 wk ago
Business DevelopmentFull-time

About the role

The Assistant Director within LA County Parks is an executive-level position requiring a visionary and experienced leader with a demonstrated commitment to advancing equity. This role leads, shapes, and innovates for the future of parks and recreation for residents and visitors of Los Angeles County. LA County Parks is a regional, state, and national leader, leading the way in innovation that advances Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in its programs, staffing, and infrastructure.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee a significant portfolio of parks and recreation programs, community and philanthropic partnerships, and a talented team of staff.
  • Oversee an operational agency, balancing daily tasks with long-term strategic planning.
  • Inspire and motivate all levels of a culturally diverse staff from grounds maintenance crews to recreation staff to front line managers.
  • Lead and partner with professionals in budgets and contracts, grounds and building maintenance and repair, supporting construction management, park safety, and more.
  • Navigate government relationships and systems, quickly solving problems and making decisions.

Requirements

  • Quick on your feet problem-solving skills.
  • Collaborative and innovative thinking.
  • Flexibility, creativity, and emotional intelligence.

Qualifications

  • Proven ability to lead and partner with professionals in various areas of the agency.
  • Experience overseeing a significant portfolio of parks and recreation programs.
  • Strong leadership and motivational skills.
  • Ability to balance daily tasks with long-term strategic planning.
  • Experience navigating government relationships and systems.
  • Proven problem-solving skills.

Skills

  • Strategic planning and execution.
  • Leadership and motivational skills.
  • Problem-solving and decision-making.
  • Collaboration and partnership building.
  • Flexibility and adaptability.

Benefits

  • Flexible working hours.
  • Professional development opportunities.
  • Competitive compensation package.

Pay

Details on pay are not specified in the job posting.

Schedule

Details on schedule are not specified in the job posting.

Benefits

Details on benefits are not specified in the job posting.

Application Instructions

To apply, interested individuals must apply as directed in the brochure found here: https://bit.ly/LAC_AD.

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