Under the direction of the City Manager and/or designee, performs assigned duties necessary to assist in the management of daily operations and personnel of the Community Services Department, which includes Library, Events, Programming and revenue-generating activities and facilities. Responsibilities include but are not limited to the development and oversight of department program design and implementation, contract and volunteer management, polices and directives, fiscal management (e.g., procurement, budget, accounting, grants, etc.), reporting, and goals and objectives to ensure the integrity of events, programs, facilities, rentals, marketing and social media, and related services.  Position is classified as a first level department head.

• Directs and oversees the Community Services Department through the development and implementation of adult and youth programs, local and regional events, and individual or small group events, to include rental of City facilities. Responsible for contract management, to include regulatory compliance for youth programs and activities, and volunteer selection and retention. 
• Directs and oversees Library Services to ensure reliable and modern design and application of adult and youth reading and learning programs. Responsible for the planning of the necessary tools with respect to literature, periodicals, activities/events, audiovisual, on-line medium, grants, and promotional efforts. 
• Directs and oversees the preparation and administration of the Community Services Department’s annual budget. Responsible for forecasting revenue and expenditures necessary and required to complete Departmental projects; the procurement of goods and services; grants and interlocal agreements; and Personnel related costs.  Responsible for the selection and retention of Department Personnel, to include training and development initiatives. 
• Provides staff assistance to the City Manager by preparing and presenting department and project related reports during Staff, City Council, and other City-related meetings.  May be required to regularly attend work-related meetings and events, to include holidays and weekends. 
• Directs and oversees facility and building maintenance for the Library, park amenities and City-owned rental spaces.        
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

Five (5) to Seven (7) years of municipal community events and leisure services programming and planning, library services or other work-related experience is required. Three (3) years supervisory experience is required. Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Recreation or Leisure Services Administration, Library Services or related degree is required. A Master’s degree in Public Administration or related field is preferred.

All candidates must complete and return an employment applications, cover letter and resume to be considered. For an employment application, full job description and salary range, please visit https://www.lakedallas.com/180/Human-Resources. Position is classified as open until filled.