50 Plus Travel Coordinator

Make a positive impact on the community by joining the Johnson County Park and Recreation District team and help us enhance the lives of thousands through excellence in parks, recreation, culture, education, and public service. As a JCPRD employee, you'll be part of a locally, regionally, and nationally acclaimed organization that annually hosts nearly 7 million park visitors and engages nearly 3 million participants in 4,000+ programs. With excellent benefits, retirement plans, employee incentives, and a great organizational culture, JCPRD is building a thriving park and recreation system that inspires play, culture, and education, supporting healthy and fulfilling lives for all. Come work where you play!

The first review of applications will take place on Monday, January 27, 2025.

Essential Duties:

• Plan, develop, implement, and evaluate age-appropriate programs, events, daytrips, and outings for the older adult population within a financially self-supporting framework.
• Work with internal departments, community partners and vendors to create and execute agreements for contractual programs, trips and outings. Oversee all aspects of programs, daytrips and outings to ensure JCPRD standards of success.
• Assist in completion of various budget projects; to include preparation of annual budget and forecasting of all revenues and expenses for programming area(s).
• Lead marketing efforts to promote programs, daytrips and outings through a variety of avenues; including flyers, JCPRD’s Facebook pages, county publications and e-Newsletters.
• Work cooperatively with internal staff, vendors, and contractors on all events and tour aspects of daytrips and outings.
• Develops and maintains expertise in recreation program and travel trends and issues by attending professional conferences and serving on professional committees to provide leadership in the park and recreation community.
• Assists Recreation Specialist with promotion, and implementation of the Live Well Age Well special event.
• Provide support and coverage for the facilities welcome desk, as needed. Occasionally provide coverage or event assistance at other 50 Plus Department offices. Lead department daytrips, social outings, and nature walks which will require driving a 14-passenger mini-bus or 15 passenger van.

Minimum Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree with a major emphasis in Recreation, or related field.
• Minimum of four years of relevant experience in the travel industry, with knowledge of attractions in the Midwest.
• Minimum of one year of problem solving and organizing.
• Excellent communication skills with a friendly and engaging demeanor with patrons.
• Organized, creative and have leadership skills to maintain program success.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Time management skills including the ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and meet deadlines.
• Strong customer service skills and experience with serving older adults.
• Maintain positive and cooperative working relationships with district staff and community partners.
• Ability to work independently, and as a team.
• Presentation skills to small, and large groups.
• Attention to detail in analyzing business practices, budget, schedules, and tasks.
• Possess a valid driver’s license.
• Lifting up to 25lbs.
• All department staff may be required to assist in other program areas.
• Drive a 15-passenger transportation vehicle.
• Assisting with outdoor camps and/or programs exposing them to hot or cold temperatures.
• JCPRD requires reference/background screening for all positions.  Specified criteria may vary by Department.