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The town of Falmouth is seeking a creative, community-driven professional to serve as our next Recreation Program Administrator for Enrichment and Special Events. This is an exciting opportunity to design and deliver engaging programs that strengthen community connections, produce memorable events, and enhance the quality of life for Falmouth residents of all generations, cultures, abilities, identities, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
This is a hands-on role that blends creativity, logistics, event planning, collaboration, and community engagement. The Program Administrator has the opportunity to utilize and promote a range of Recreation assets, including seven Town-owned playgrounds, a skate park, and the three-floor Gus Canty Community Center, featuring a gymnasium, activity and meeting rooms, a teen center, and storage for the division’s fleet of seven sailboats and a motorboat.
Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in recreation management, leisure studies, or a related field and a minimum of two years of experience in developing and implementing recreational programs; or any equivalent combination of education, training, or experience that demonstrates possession of the required knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the essential functions of the position.
We are seeking a self-starter who combines creativity with strong organizational and operational skills. The ideal candidate communicates effectively, builds positive community relationships, embraces technology, exercises sound judgment, and thrives in a dynamic, hands-on environment.
Expected Starting Range: Step 1 ($28.40/hour) – Step 4 ($31.95/hour), commensurate with qualifications and experience, with room to advance along the 7-step pay scale.
Preference Date to Apply: Monday, March 16 by 4:30 p.m. The position will remain open until filled, but candidates who apply by the above date and time will be given preference over later applications.
About the Town of Falmouth as an Employer: The town of Falmouth is a people-centered municipality committed to public service excellence. We strive to foster an inclusive and supportive work culture grounded in professionalism, collaboration, and accountability, and we invest in our personnel through ongoing training and professional development opportunities. We are proud to offer competitive compensation, insurance, and other benefits, including enrollment in the town’s pension plan, and to be an Equal Opportunity Employer that welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. All applicants must be able to interact and work effectively and respectfully with individuals and groups of various abilities, cultures, backgrounds, ages, and identities.