Description

The Park Program Manager will oversee the Flint River Watershed Coalition a program of Genesee County Parks. The Flint River Watershed Coalition works to protect and restore the Flint River through partnerships, education, and hands-on projects that improve water quality, habitat, and public access. Bringing communities together to ensure the river is clean, safe, and a source of recreation and pride for generations to come.

Performs skilled professional duties in the development and management of assigned programs, grants and assigned facilities, public relations and financial tasks; supervises assigned staff and volunteers; works under general supervision; performs related duties as required.

Manages the daily operations of assigned programs and facilities.
Supervises assigned staff, seasonal staff and volunteers.
Develop community engagement strategies for programs and events.
Creates, plans, develops and implements programs for a diverse audience.
Participates in programs/events as required.
Researches, prepares and submits grant applications to local, state and national funding sources.
Monitors grant funds and prepare reports.
Serves as liaison between the Parks Commission and other community groups and organizations.
Develop joint programming initiatives with agencies to meet community-wide needs.
Recruits, educates/trains and supports volunteers for programs/events.
Assists with the development of the budget and ensures that fiscal responsibility is maintained.
Develops and maintains accurate project cost estimates.
Directs support services for programs/events to park maintenance, park rangers, reservations, etc.
Gathers and manages data and assists with the annual economic impact analysis report.
Prepares reports and maintains records for programs and events.
Represents Genesee County Parks by attending and/or giving presentations at local, state and national meetings.
Required to regularly visit sites within the City of Flint and Genesee.

Starting Pay: $31.0663 Hourly ($64,618)
Step A: $33.1841 Hourly ($69,023)
Step B: $35.3010 Hourly ($73,426)
Step C: $37.5611 Hourly ($78,127)
Step D: $39.9274 Hourly ($83,049)

Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Associate degree in Parks and Recreation, Community Development, Environmental Science, Natural Science Biology, Environmental Education, Business Administration or Public Administration;

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One (1) year experience in program development or management, of which must be in a leadership capacity working directly with volunteers.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Possession of a valid Michigan driver's license.

Must be willing to work weekends, holidays and irregular hours as scheduled or directed.

May be required to be on call.

May be required to wear a uniform.

Must be courteous in dealing with the public and staff.