RECREATION/CULTURAL PROGRAM ADMINISTRATOR

Print  RECREATION/CULTURAL PROGRAM ADMINISTRATOR Salary $36.34 - $53.73 Hourly Location Clark County - Las Vegas, NV Job Type PERMANENT Job Number 31984 Department Administrative Services Division Admin Servcs Opening Date 09/29/2026 Closing Date 10/13/2026 5:01 PM Pacific DescriptionBenefitsQuestions About The Position The Clark County Administrative Services Department is seeking qualified candidates to apply for the Recreation/Cultural Program Administrator position within the Special Events division. This position provides leadership and oversight for the planning, production, and execution of community-focused events that support Clark County Commissioners’ Community Engagement Initiatives. The Recreation/Cultural Program Administrator provides leadership to event coordinators, production staff, and other event personnel while coordinating closely with elected officials, County departments, vendors, and community partners. This team member also provides strategic direction throughout the event planning and production process and ensures events are executed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with Clark County policies, procedures, and applicable codes. This role requires a strong communicator who builds positive relationships, develops and supports staff, works collaboratively across diverse teams and with stakeholders, exercises sound judgment, and remains calm and solution-focused when challenges arise. The ideal candidate is an experienced, creative, and solution-oriented special events professional with strong leadership and project management skills who has experience in event planning and production, managing sponsorships and community partnerships, coordinating event logistics such as invitations, décor, audiovisual equipment, staffing, safety, setup and strike, as well as in budget management, data tracking, and report creation. This examination will establish an Open Competitive Eligibility list to fill current and/or future vacancies that may occur within the next six (6) months or may be extended as needed by Human Resources. Human Resources reserves the right to call only the most qualified applicants to the selection process. Some positions may be confidential positions and are excluded from membership in the union. Some positions may be non-union positions and are excluded from membership in the union. Minimum Requirements Education and Experience: Equivalent to a Bachelor's Degree in Recreation, Leisure Services, Arts or a closely related field AND three (3) years of full-time professional level experience in recreation and/or cultural program planning and administration; one (1) year of which includes lead or supervisory experience. Professional level experience and/or education that has provided the skills and knowledge necessary to perform all job functions at this level may be substituted on a year-for-year basis up to two (2) years. All qualifying education and each experience must be clearly documented in the “Education” and “Work Experience” sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see attached resume" on your application. All details must be written in your own words and cannot be copied from job descriptions or other external sources. Licensing and Certification: Specified positions may require possession of a valid Nevada Class C driver's license at time of appointment. Specified positions may require certification in CPR and first-aid. Background Investigation: Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation. Periodically after employment background investigations may be conducted. Citizenship: Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Please note, Clark County does not provide H1B visa sponsorships or transfers for any employment positions. Medical Examination: Employment is contingent upon the results of a physical examination performed by our examining physician. Pre-Employment Drug Testing: Employment is contingent upon the results of a pre-employment drug examination. EXAMPLES OF DUTIES Develops and directs the implementation of goals, objectives, policies, procedures and work standards for assigned programs and activities. Plans, develops, implements, promotes and directs a broad recreational and/or cultural program of activities and services for specified age groups. Assists in preparing and administering the budget for assigned programs and activities; assists in preparing and administering grants. Plans, organizes, assigns, supervises, reviews and evaluates the work of assigned professional and support staff. Recommends selection of staff; trains staff in work procedures; administers discipline as required. Maintains effective relations with a variety of community organizations, groups and the public; works closely with County staff to provide comprehensive recreation/cultural services to County residents and to solve a broad range of service delivery, community and administrative problems. Evaluates and monitors assigned recreation/cultural programs and recommends improvements. Prepares a variety of periodic and special reports related to recreation programs and activities; develops and writes manuals and instruction procedures. Contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the unit's service to its customers by offering suggestions and directing or participating as an active member of a work team. Surveys the community to determine recreation and/or cultural needs and plans and implements programs to satisfy these needs. Uses a variety of standard office equipment in the performance of the work.May drive a personal or County vehicle in the performance of the work. PHYSICAL DEMANDS Mobility to work in a typical office setting and use standard office equipment, vision to read printed materials and a computer screen, and hearing and speech to communicate in person or over the telephone. Specified positions may require strength and dexterity to lead specific sports or recreation programs. Accommodation may be made for some of these physical demands for otherwise qualified individuals who require and request such accommodation. Come Make a Difference and Join the Clark County Family where we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes: Flexible Schedules including 4/10 optionsMore Money in Your Pocket100% Employer Paid Defined Benefit RetirementNo Social Security DeductionNo State Income TaxesTwo Employer Sponsored Health Plans Offered - Choice of PPO or EPO (hybrid of HMO)Medical - Employer pays 90% of premiumPharmacy Benefits (30, 90-day retail or mail order fills)24/7 Telephone Advice Nurse - no employee costTeledoc, Doctoroo, and Dispatch HealthRetiree insurance – eligible after 5 years of serviceDentalVisionLife Insurance – Employer PaidAD&D – Employer PaidLong Term Disability – Employer PaidGenerous Leave Accruals that include:13 Paid Holidays including a Floating Birthday HolidayPaid Vacation LeavePaid Sick LeaveHoliday LeaveOther leave optionsCatastrophic LeaveParental Leave – Up to 90 daysWide Variety of Voluntary Benefits that includeGuardian – Accident, Cancer, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, and Short-Term Disability Insurance.Trustmark – Permanent Life Insurance benefits and long-term care.Sunlife Financial – Basic and Voluntary Life Insurance, AD&D, and long-term disability insuranceTASC – Flexible Spending Account – FSA & Dependent Day Care Debit Card AvailableMorgan Stanley – Deferred Compensation PlanEmployee Assistance ProgramOnsite Fitness Center – $12/month*Benefits vary and are subject to change depending on assignment, hiring organization and bargaining unit. 01 The following questions 1-4 will be used to assist in determining if candidates meet the minimum qualifications. Please note that part-time experience must be prorated and credited as half of full-time experience (i.e., if you performed the task for two years in a part-time position, 20 hours per week, you can only credit yourself with one year of experience in that area). Which best describes your level of education? (Applicants with foreign or international education, including full degrees, partial degrees, or individual credits, must obtain a professional credential evaluation from an accredited evaluation agency. The evaluation must verify the U.S. educational equivalency and, if the applicant is offered a position, an original and verifiable copy must be submitted to Clark County at the candidate’s expense.) Some High SchoolHigh School Diploma or GEDSome College (1-29 semester credits)Some College (30-59 semester credits)Some College (60-89 semester credits)Some College (90-120+ semester credits)Associate's DegreeBachelor's DegreeMaster's Degree or higherNone of the above 02 List all degrees received or college level course work that directly relates to the position. Type N/A if you have no related education (see template below). College/University Did you graduate: College Major/Minor Semester Credits Completed: Degree Received 03 Indicate your full-time professional experience in recreation and/or cultural program planning and administration. No ExperienceLess than 1 year1 to 2 years2 to 3 years3 to 4 years4 to 5 yearsMore than 5 years 04 Indicate your full-time professional lead or supervisory experience in recreation and/or cultural program planning and administration. No ExperienceLess than 1 year1 to 2 years2 to 3 years3 to 4 yearsMore than 4 years 05 Do you currently hold a valid driver's license? Yes, I currently hold a valid Nevada driver's license.Yes, I currently hold a valid driver's license from another state.No, I do not currently hold a valid driver's license. 06 The following skills assessment is a self-assessment used to evaluate an applicant's training and experience. I Understand That Part-time experience must be prorated and credited as half of full-time experience (i.e., if you performed the task for two years in a part-time position, 20 hours per week, you can only credit yourself with one year of experience in that area) The education, knowledge, and experience levels indicated by my skills assessment responses must be supported and clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of my application; Any falsification or misrepresentation of the information listed on the employment application or skills assessment may result in removal from the eligibility list or rescinding a job offer; Responses to assessment questions that are not supported and clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections on the application may result in question scores being adjusted to receive zero points; Assessment scores may be used to consider applicants for the selection process; I further understand that since exam scores will be automatically generated based on the applicant's response to each item in the assessment, score appeals will not be allowed for this recruitment.I have read and understand the above information regarding the completion of the following skills assessment questions. I further understand that this recruitment includes a skills assessment and that the answers I provide must be consistent with the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections detailed on my application and that scoring appeals will not be allowed for this recruitment. 07 Indicate your full-time professional experience preparing analytical reports and developing analyses for recommendation to management. No ExperienceLess than 2 years2 to 3 years3 to 4 years4 to 5 yearsMore than 5 years 08 Indicate your full-time professional experience working on projects where you were the project lead and managed the project from start to finish. No ExperienceLess than 2 years2 to 3 years3 to 4 years4 to 5 yearsMore than 5 years 09 Indicate your full-time professional experience in event planning and oversight of event production. No ExperienceLess than 2 years2 to 3 years3 to 4 years4 to 5 yearsMore than 5 years 10 Indicate your full-time professional experience evaluating events once they are finished. No ExperienceLess than 2 years2 to 3 years3 to 4 years4 to 5 yearsMore than 5 years 11 Indicate your full-time professional experience negotiating and administering a variety of agreements and service contracts. No ExperienceLess than 2 years2 to 3 years3 to 4 years4 to 5 yearsMore than 5 years 12 Indicate your full-time professional experience managing vendors and/or suppliers for events. No ExperienceLess than 2 years2 to 3 years3 to 4 years4 to 5 yearsMore than 5 years 13 Please provide details on the largest event you have planned and managed the production of. Type N/A if you have no related experience (see template below). Attendance Event Name: Your Responsibilities List of activities and entertainment: Required Question Employer Clark County Address 500 S. 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