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Director of RecreationJob Type: Non-UnionJob Posting: COP-00030-25Salary: $107,954 -$136,579Job Grade Level: A-24 – A-27Department: Recreation

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The City of Providence welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce at all levels of the organization. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit hiring discrimination of any type. All City hiring decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Job Summary

Under the direction of the Chief Operating Officer, on behalf of the Mayor, the Director of Recreation is responsible for the planning and administration of recreation programming serving youth and young adults across the city.

Duties & ResponsibilitiesResponsible for working with the Mayor to understand the vision for the operations of this department and then translating this vision into diversified activities based on community interests and needs and other program criteria considered essential to effective service.Provide oversight for the safe day to day operations of the city’s recreation centers.Collaborate with city Finance to develop and implement the departmental budget; manage departmental spending to achieve budget targets and ensure compliance with appropriate fiscal procedures.Prepare and communicate regular reports on personnel, program facilities, operational objectives, community feedback, and accident reports; utilize current systems for the control of program, office, maintenance, and administrative supplies.Serve as lead public representative for the department; establish and maintain cooperative planning and working relationships with other government agencies, community groups, and the general public.Develop systems for monitoring efficiency and efficacy of departmental services, implement performance improvement measures as required.Performs other related duties as assigned.Minimum QualificationsBachelor’s degree in physical education from an accredited college or university.Minimum of five (5) years experience in a supervisory capacity or equivalent training and experience.Successful completion of basic first aid training and certification in CPR.Must successfully complete and pass a BCI check.Must possess and maintain a valid State Driver’s license.Ability to work a flexible schedule on an annual basis.Must be well grounded in the philosophy of recreation and familiar with the many activities comprising the recreation program in the City.Thorough understanding of the community with respect to recreation.Excellent interpersonal skills; abilities that are characteristic of a leader, promoter, and organizer.Skill in management organization and administration.Must be able to perform all essential functions of the job.

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Posting expires when position is filled.

Total Rewards ManagerJob Type: Non-UnionJob Posting: COP-00033-25Salary: A-16 – A-20Job Grade Level: $75,073 – $99,734Department: People & Culture (HR) – Department of Total Rewards

The City of Providence welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce at all levels of the organization. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit hiring discrimination of any type. All City hiring decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Job Summary

Responsible for a hybrid of operational and strategic initiatives related to municipal government benefits and compensation administration. Supports in the supervision and management of a Total Rewards staff and oversees special projects designed to calculate and project insurance costs; wellness programming, and other initiatives aimed at containing the cost and quality of the City employee and retiree health plans. Provides reports, data, and managerial oversight with recommendations as required.

Duties & ResponsibilitiesGathers and examines dense and complex financial data for purposes of strategic planning, participating in benefit vendor renewals, assisting the Chief People Officer, Deputy Chief, and Director of Total Rewards in guiding and directing labor contract negotiators.Conducts plan audits, benefits survey and prepares ad-hoc reporting. Compiles records and examines documents and data necessary for benefit design, strategic planning, or discovery exercises. Achieves financial objectives by working with benefits consultants to develop annual benefits budget and track and analyze experience on a monthly basis.Plans, organizes, directs and reviews the operations of the Benefits Division to ensure seamless customer service and compliance with complex regulatory standards.Maintains functional responsibility for the City’s Wellness Program. Works in conjunction with consultant, healthcare services provider and department staff to achieve the established goals and objectives of the wellness program.Leads team to respond to escalated benefit, payroll deduction, billing, and claims inquiries from employees and retirees.Leads projects and process improvement initiatives for theTotal Rewards Department of the Department of People andCulture in order to create efficiencies and standardize service delivery to employees.Provides expert testimony by deposition and in person on behalf of the City in all benefit-related litigation including but not limited to arbitration, federal, superior and district court, fairness hearings, and mediation.Assists the Director of Total Rewards and leadership staff to measure, evaluate, report, design, and implement compensation plans to ensure compensation plans and packages are compliant, equitable, and effective in the retention of qualified human capital.Utilizes advanced skills in spreadsheet software to examine and refine data necessary to sound decision making.Train staff on process/procedures and quality assurance practices.Performs other related duties as required.

 

Minimum QualificationsBachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a specialty in healthcare administration, human resources, business or public administration, finance, or a closely related field; and a minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible management experience in health insurance administration, or a related field; or a combination of education and experience that is substantially equivalent.Experience overseeing a high-volume customer service delivery division to include providing coaching, support, and assistance to employees. Knowledge of self-funded and/or fully insured benefit programs.SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP), or HRCI Certified Professional in Human Resources (PHR) certification preferred.Knowledge of software applications used in benefits and office administration to include HRIS, Microsoft Office, and spreadsheet software necessary to the analysis of dense and complex data for operational and decision-making purposes.Ability to present with clarity and competency on complicated matters relating to health benefits and pharmaceutical plans.Excellent written and oral communication skills.Ability to organize and manage projects.Experience managing and prioritizing workload and competing priorities.Experience managing employees ranging in technical skills and scopes of work.Strong project management and organizational abilities.

Please apply on the City website:  https://jobs.providenceri.gov/2025/08/13/total-rewards-manager/

Constituency Engagement CoordinatorJob Type: Non-UnionJob Posting: COP-00034-25Salary: $55,890-$61,092Job Grade Level: A10Department: Art, Culture, Tourism

The City of Providence welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce at all levels of the organization. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit hiring discrimination of any type. All City hiring decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Job Summary

The ACT Constituent Engagement Coordinator role focuses on the department’s most community-facing initiatives.  This role is both clerically fast-paced, while requiring skills in planning and operational support for public events. The Constituent Engagement Coordinator processes special event permit applications and laisses with the City Service Team.  This role also interfaces directly with constituents applying for special event permits and public art registrations. In addition, this role supports the Cultural Affairs Manager in planning and execution of signature City-produced events, as well as managing the planning and execution of smaller neighborhood City-supported activations.  The Constituent Engagement Coordinator supports the Deputy Director in ACT Public Art initiatives.

Duties & ResponsibilitiesSupports resident artists and constituents by providing connections to City resources, with a solutions-oriented, culturally competent approachSchedules, creates agendas, and records minutes for weekly City Service meetingsAssists constituents seeking special events permits and public art registrations from the City of ProvidenceAssists in planning and executing large-scale events from pre-production to post-productionLeads in planning and executing small-scale events from pre-production to post-productionProduces and maintains internal and external calendars of community events for interdepartmental and public useServes as department’s 311 designee in responding to constituent concernsSupports Deputy Director in administration of Public Art processesAttends commission meetings and records minutesProvides Deputy Director event support of the Gallery at City HallAnswers department phones and provides excellent customer serviceAdditional duties at the discretion of the DirectorMinimum QualificationsDemonstrated passion for Providence’s arts, cultural diversity, and creativityBachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in arts administration, events management, communications, business, marketing, fine arts, or a related field of study; and two years of experience in a position providing events management, arts administration; or a combination of substantially equivalent education and experienceInterest in project planning and management including community engagement, creative and cultural sector interaction, and interdepartmental workKnowledge of commonly used office software applications for word processing, spreadsheets, email, and calendar management including but not limited to Microsoft Office Suite, Asana, and other software platformsStrong written and verbal communication skillsStrong organizational skills, with the ability to identify key issues and resolve those issues in an efficient and timely mannerAttention to detail, including excellent time managementAbility to stand for long periods of time and lift at least 50lbsVerifiable history of managing complex projects and working effectively and with grace while under pressureConcrete knowledge of public event planning, management and productionMulti-lingual – Spanish preferred

 Please apply on the City's website:  https://jobs.providenceri.gov/2025/08/26/constituency-engagement-coordinator/