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Job Listing: Recreation Specialist I - Historical Services (City of Chesapeake)

Date postedAugust 28, 2026
Job Postings,
Working Title of Vacant Position

Recreation Specialist I - Historical Services
Job Type Part Time
Posting Type Public
Number of Vacancies 3
Department PARKS, REC, & TOURISM
Division PR&T HISTORIC DIVISION
Requisition Number 2026413
Number of hours worked per week 25 hrs a week
Work Schedule
Schedule will be based on operations: Monday – Sunday

Shifts may include: days, evenings, weekends, and occasional holidays.
Work Site Location Chesapeake, VA [Any city recreational facility]
Position Driving Requirement O - Occasional
Pay Grade GE07
Pay Basis Weekly
Advertised Salary
$22.04 per hour

Actual starting salary based on qualifications and experience
Job Description
Part-Time Historical Services Position
Parks, Recreation, and Tourism is seeking a motivated, outgoing, and customer-focused individual with an interest in historical preservation, education, and community programming. This part-time position is ideal for someone who enjoys working with a diverse community and supporting programs, events, and facilities that promote local history and recreation.
The position primarily supports Historical Services operations at various facilities and may also provide administrative, programming, and event support throughout the department. Responsibilities include customer service, daily facility operations, historical programming, recordkeeping, and general event and facility support.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Provide excellent customer service to residents, visitors, volunteers, program participants, community groups, and employees in person, by telephone, and electronically.
  • Conduct daily visitor and storefront operations, including point-of-sale (POS) transactions, memberships, program registration, rentals, gift shop sales, visitor information, inventory, and ordering.
  • Use ActiveNet to process transactions and deposits and maintain proper cash-handling procedures in accordance with City policies and procedures.
  • Assist with the development, scheduling, and implementation of interpretive and educational programs, tours, field trips, exhibitions, workshops, preservation activities, and special events.
  • Assist with the writing, design, and installation of interpretive signs, panels, labels, and other educational materials.
  • Assist with the inspection, documentation, inventory, and preservation of historic structures, artifacts, collections, and other historical assets.
  • Maintain databases, records, logs, itineraries, inventories, work orders, and other documentation related to historical collections, heritage tourism, programs, events, and facility operations.
  • Perform general administrative and office duties, including filing, copying, data entry, proofreading, and processing routine reports and paperwork.
  • Assist with basic facility operations, housekeeping, and general oversight to help maintain clean, safe, and welcoming facilities.
  • Support the setup, breakdown, and cleanup of City-sponsored events, including arranging tables, chairs, displays, and recreational equipment and assisting with post-event activities.
  • Assist with departmental special projects, programs, events, and other Parks, Recreation, and Tourism activities as assigned.


Work locations may include Historical Village, Northwest River Park, Chesapeake Arboretum, the Portlock Museums, and administrative offices.

Ideal candidates will have strong communication and organizational skills, enjoy working with the public, and have an interest in local history, historic preservation, education, tourism, and community programming. The ability to work independently, as well as as part of a team, is important.
 
The City of Chesapeake offers an exceptional range of benefits. Please browse our Benefits Brochure, for a full list of benefits and employee per
Required Qualifications
VOCATIONAL/EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENT:
Requires an associate’s degree or any equivalent combination of education and experience in physical education or a closely related field.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT:
In addition to satisfying the vocational/education standards, this class requires a minimum of one year of full-time equivalent experience.

SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES:
Requires a valid driver’s license and a driving record that is in compliancewith the City Driving Standards. Requires CPR and First Aid certification within the first year of employment.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies.
Preferred Qualifications
Passion for local history.

Team-oriented with excellent customer service skills and have an interest in dealing with the public, working with various groups of people and interacting with all facets of the department.

Must have the ability to exercise independent judgment; effectively communicate with the public.

Some experience in planning, marketing, and conducting indoor, outdoor, historical related activities and programming, working with vendors, exhibitors, sponsors, and citizen groups.
Posting Detail Information

Job Open Date 08/21/2026
Job Close Date 09/10/2026
Open Continuous No
Special Instructions to Applicants
Drug Screening: MARIJUANA
In accordance with City policy, this position is deemed safety-sensitive. As such, applicants for this position are subject to pre-employment drug/alcohol testing after receiving a conditional offer of employment and may also be subject to random testing. This drug test includes testing for marijuana. Possession of a medical marijuana card will not excuse an applicant from the testing process; however, a test will not be considered positive for marijuana if a valid medical marijuana certification is presented unless the position requires a commercial driver’s license (CDL) or is a sworn law-enforcement officer/deputy.

ADA Checklist

Overall Physical Strength Demands

Overall Physical Strength Demands M=Medium - Exerting 20-50 lbs. occasionally, 10-25 lbs. frequently, or up to 10 lbs. constantly
Physical Demands

C = Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time. F = Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. O = Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. R = Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week. N = Never- Never occurs.

Standing Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Sitting Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.
Walking Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Lifting Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Lifting Amount Exerting up to 20 to 50 lbs
Carrying Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Carrying Weight Exerting up to 20 to 50 lbs
Pushing/Pulling Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Pushing/Pulling Weight Exerting up to 20 to 50 lbs
Reaching Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Handling Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Fine Dexterity Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Kneeling Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Crouching Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Crawling Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.
Bending Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Twisting Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Climbing Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Balancing Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Vision Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.
Hearing Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.
Talking Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Foot Controls Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Machines, Tools, Equipment and Work Aids Used
Computer, fax, phone, vehicle, copier, pop-up tents, marketing displays, barricades, tables, chairs, various recreational and other equipment associated with recreational and sports programs and special events offerings.
Protective Equipment Required
all PPE required for equipment in use
Health and Safety

D = Daily W = Several Times Per Week M = Several Times Per Month S = Seasonally N = Never

Mechanical Hazards W = Several Times Per Week
Chemical Hazards W = Several Times Per Week
Electrical Hazards W = Several Times Per Week
Fire Hazards S = Seasonally
Explosives S = Seasonally
Communicable Diseases M = Several Times Per Month
Physical Danger or Abuse S = Seasonally
Other
If Other, Description
Environmental Factors

D = Daily W = Several Times Per Week M = Several Times Per Month S = Seasonally N = Never

Dirt and Dust D = Daily
Extreme Temperatures S = Seasonally
Noise and Vibration D = Daily
Fumes and Odors W = Several Times Per Week
Wetness/Humidity S = Seasonally
Darkness or Poor Lighting S = Seasonally
Primary Work Location Other - Community center
Non-Physical Demands

C = Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time. F = Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. O = Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. R = Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week. N = Never- Never occurs.

Time Pressures Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Emergency Situations Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Frequent Change of Tasks Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Irregular Work Schedule/Overtime Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.
Performing Multiple Tasks Simultaneously Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Working Closely with Others as Part of a Team Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.
Tedious or Exacting Work Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Noisy/Distracting Environment Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Other
If Other, Description
Can anyone assist the employee in performing the primary tasks assigned to this position? If yes, identify the eligible task(s)
Incumbent must be able to work independently

To Apply, Visit: City of Chesapeake Portal | Recreation Specialist I - Historical Services 

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