Parks, Recreation & Natural Resources Management Team - Accreditation & Grants Focus - R14032

Accreditation And Grants Coordinator

Sarasota County Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources (PRNR) is looking for a talented, enthusiastic leader to coordinate the department's accreditation and grants programs as part of the management team. Come join our Parks team and help keep Sarasota County the premier community where people choose to live, work, and play!

Job Description:

Accreditation Coordination

Plan, organize and coordinate the department's accreditation program!

Establish goals, implement performance measures, make improvements, develop procedures and produce reports.

Provide support to PRNR staff, develop training programs and coordinate the CAPRA ambassadors and associated activities.

Operational Coordination

Lead various assigned activities and personnel.

Participate in and assist with the department's project intake process, management and reporting.

Assist with PRNR asset data collection, management and life cycle tracking, reporting, and data to support current and future budget development.

Coordinate with PRNR divisions, monitor and report progress on plans such as the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Transition Plan.

Participate on panels, committees and strategic discussions.

Develop/prepare ordinances, resolutions, agreements, amendments and work assignments as needed.

Write/draft briefing materials and reports, handouts, talking points and presentations.

Manage systems (like smartsheet), work spaces, automations and forms.

Participate in the development of PRNR's annual budget; contribute to budgetary functions, financial activities and outcomes; participate in the forecasting of funds needed for staffing, equipment and supplies.

Work Hours:

Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

About You

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Public Administration, Parks and Recreation, Business, Finance, Planning, or job-related field

Three (3) years of professional job-related experience – OR – Seven (7) years professional job-related experience may substitute for the required education – OR – Master's Degree can count for one-year of experience

Preferred Qualifications:

Certified Parks and Recreation Professional (CPRP) or other related professional certification

Master's Degree or progressively responsible related professional experience

Accreditation experience

Grant writing experience

Job

Competencies:

Excellent human relations skills with the ability to communicate courteously and effectively, both orally and in writing, with the public, elected officials, department directors and other employees of the County.

Interpreting and applying department standards and local, state and federal policies and procedures.

Planning, organizing and coordinating the work of professional, technical and clerical personnel.

Assessing and prioritizing multiple tasks, projects and demands.

Ability to research, analyze and present complex data, technical and business information effectively.

Pay: $54,912.00 – $74,630.40