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)

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.

JOB SUMMARY: 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.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS:

• 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.

Please see the attached job description for more details.