Parks Program Coordinator - Community Engagement

Under general direction, to research, coordinate, implement, and evaluate park programs, special events, outreach activities, and day-to-day operations.

This position in located in the Parks and Recreation Department. As part of the Parks and Recreation Department Interpretation and Outdoor Recreation Program this Park Program Coordinators is responsible for coordinating and implementing community engagement goals and the mission of the Park Interpretation and Outdoor Recreation Program. This position will focus on design, development, coordination, and implementation of park programs to serve diverse populations while engaging in and building relationships with community-based organizations, agencies, and the public.

In addition to meeting the employment standards of the Parks Program Coordinator, candidates must also meet the following criteria:

Candidates must demonstrate experience in the design, development, planning, coordination, and implementation of recreational programs, activities, and events with diverse, underserved, and historically excluded communities.

• Assists in planning, organizing, and facilitating park operations and maintenance;
• Coordinates interactions with partners, volunteers, staff, contractors, licensees, and lease-holders;
• Plans, coordinates, implements, evaluates, and develops recommendations to improve a variety of park programs, special events, and community outreach activities;
• Schedules, assigns work, trains, and instructs assigned staff, volunteers, and docents;
• Recruits, orients, evaluates, and recognizes park volunteers, contractors, and docents;
• Assists in the development and implementation of service agreements and contracts;
• Evaluates and reports on the progression of service agreements and contracts;
• Collaborates with field operations staff, other County/public agencies, community organizations, and partners to secure and schedule programs, special events, and/or the special use of park facilities;
• Explains and interprets park policies and procedures to cooperative partners and others under agreements or contracts;
• Prepares correspondence and writes reports related to departmental programs; may present to various groups;
• Reviews, approves, and generates a variety of materials for marketing, informational, or educational purposes;
• Initiates supply and equipment orders for park programs and events, and manages related inventory;
• Gathers, develops, furnishes, and maintains accurate data, records, and files of departmental programs, activities, and operational expenses to assist in grant writing, reporting, and budget preparations;
• May perform minor custodial duties related to maintenance of park facilities, exhibits, and open space;
• Supervises and operates park visitor centers and gift shops;
• Maintains specialized equipment and materials;
• May supervise staff responsible for assisting in the facilitation of day-to-day operations or specialized programs;
• May be assigned as a Disaster Service Worker, as required;
• Performs other related duties, as assigned.

Sufficient education, training, and experience to demonstrate the possession and direct application of the following knowledge and abilities.

Training and Experience

Note:

The required knowledge, skills, and abilities are attained through training and experience equivalent to possession of a Bachelor's Degree,

• Two (2) years of work experience coordinating or leading programs, projects, or planning large-scale events.
• One (1) year of the required experience must have been in the field of the specialized program(s) when it can be demonstrated that:
  1) it is an absolute necessity for the successful operation of the program(s);
  2) that the Parks Program Coordinator will be held…