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PART-TIME – RECREATION SECURITY MONITOR - RINGWOOD BOROUGH, Passaic County
Job Title: Recreation Security Monitor
Job Description: Under the direction of the Recreation Director, the Security Monitor is responsible for providing security for the facilities including school buildings and ensure the safety and security of the children and adults utilizing the facility.
Duties: Arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of the program. Monitor the entrance and exit of the facility. Monitor hallways and/or surrounding areas while always maintaining general supervision of the entrance and exit to the facilities. Alert the Recreation Director of all security and safety concerns. Communicate to the Police Department should there be an immediate emergency or safety concern.
Qualifications/Skills: The ability to be punctual, work weeknights and/or weekends, and work between 10 to 30 hours per week primarily from September thru March. Security experience preferred. Background check is required prior to employment. Residency within 5-10 miles from Ringwood.
Relationships: You are employed by the Borough of Ringwood. The Recreation Department staff will set your schedule.
Salary: Part time, $22.05 an hour.
*To inquire please contact Ryan LaCorte at rlacorte@ringwoodnj.net or (973) 475-7129
FULL-TIME – DIRECTOR OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM - RINGWOOD BOROUGH, Passaic County
PURPOSE: Plans, organizes, and implements economic development functions and strategies from conception to completion, including business retention and expansion, business attraction and incentive programs; performs a variety of responsible administrative, professional, and technical tasks including strategic planning for redevelopment and future development. Implements economic development goals and objectives for the Borough. Interfaces and coordinates with the development community, local businesses and various Borough departments and staff.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties. Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
A. Development of short and long term economic and community development plans, as well as the gathering of information and preparation of studies, reports, and recommendations to achieve goals.
B. Lead strategic planning efforts for all services and activities of economic development including redevelopment and future development. Implement economic development goals and objectives, as well as coordinate with developers, local businesses, and other Borough departments and staff.
C. Maintain focus on business development and redevelopment, creating local and regional economic partnerships, economic marketing and branding, economic data analysis, and fostering economic and employment growth within the community. The position also develops and establishes policies and procedures that facilitate business development that stabilize and expand the Borough’s tax base.
D. Implement projects to achieve the Borough’s goals including the development of medium and long-range plans related to continued business attraction and retention and redevelopment development.
E. Participate in and direct the collection, interpretation, and analysis of market and community data that help identify trends and potential issues; develop goals and policies, utilizing strategic considerations; and coordinate activities with other Borough departments.
F. Analyzes existing economic situations relative to business attraction and expansion; reviews modern techniques for business retention and attraction; monitors program performance and report status to Borough Manager.
G. Analyzes current availability of space for retail, office, and industrial use.
H. Serves as a resource for the public, including the development community, property owners, businesses, community organizations, and the public.
I. Other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Knowledge and Skills: Comprehensive knowledge of economic and community development issues, principles, and techniques, including state and federal policies and grant programs; broad understanding and knowledge of how economic development and redevelopment function in relation to other departments; solid background in leadership, management, budget oversight and supervisory experience.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Bachelor’s degree in a related economic development or business field and five (5) years’ experience in economic development, community development or redevelopment activities OR equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Send application, resume, references, and requirements to Allison Winkler, 60 Margaret King Avenue, Ringwood, NJ 07456 or e-mail to awinkler@ringwoodnj.net, by September 22, 2023. The subject of the e-mail should be Director of Economic Development Program. Ringwood is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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