Community Parknerships Program Development Coordinator (Austin Parks and Recreation)

City of Austin; United States; Presencial; USD 63.000 - 78.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

City of Austin’s APR seeks a Program Development Coordinator to manage and evaluate partnerships, programs, and agreements within the Austin PARKners initiative. You will help strengthen collaborations with nonprofits, community groups, and local businesses to expand parks programming and preserve natural areas.

Under direction, you will develop and manage programs aligned to strategy, supervise program staff as needed, monitor budgets, prepare regular reports, and coordinate sponsorships and

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field plus two years of relevant experience.
• Experience may substitute for education up to four years.
• Experience facilitating discussions between external partners and internal city staff.
• Experience monitoring agreements/contracts for a public agency.
• Experience in nonprofit governance practices and coordinating stewardship activities.

Responsabilidades

• Oversee planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of programs and events.
• Lead initiatives related to community needs and outreach.
• Monitor program budgets and ensure alignment with the organization’s priorities.
• Coordinate with internal and external partners to plan program themes and partnerships.
• Provide regular program reports and support sponsorships, grants, and contributions.

Conocimientos

Grant administration

Data analysis

Written communication

Public outreach

Budget awareness

Microsoft Office

Educación

Bachelor's degree in related field

Herramientas

Grant management software

Descripción del empleo

About This Position

The Program Development Coordinator monitors and evaluates APR’s partnerships, programs, initiatives, and agreements—and works to strengthen and grow the Austin PARKners program. Through the Austin PARKners Program, nonprofit organizations, conservancies, community groups, and businesses are invited to partner with the Parks and Recreation Department to enhance and improve parks, increase recreational and cultural opportunities, and preserve Austin’s natural areas.

Program Development Coordinator Purpose

Under general direction, this position is responsible for the successful development and management of programs in accordance with the strategic direction.

Duties, Functions and Responsibilities

• Oversees the planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of programs and sponsored special events.
• Leads initiatives related to community needs and outreach.
• Ensures the programs and services offered contribute to the organization’s mission and reflect the priorities and approved budget.
• Works with internal and external individuals to identify/plan program themes.
• Monitors the delivery of the programs and events to maintain or improve quality.
• Provides regular program reports.
• Works with director on program-related sponsorships, grants, and contributions.
• Keeps all parties apprised of ongoing program-related budget issues.

Responsibilities – Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised

• May provide leadership, work assignments, evaluation, training, and guidance to others.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.

• Knowledge of Local, State, and Federal resources and categorical programs.
• Knowledge of community resources available and how to use them effectively.
• Knowledge of research techniques.
• Knowledge of laws and regulations pertaining to grants and contracts administration.
• Knowledge of grants and contract administration and principals.
• Skill in determining needs and gathering, analyzing, and presenting data to provide accurate information for management use.
• Skill in oral and written communication.
• Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.
• Skill in using computers and related software applications, including Microsoft Office products.
• Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities.
• Ability to work well with individuals from a variety of backgrounds and experiences, including community leaders, residents, service providers, local officials, and elected representatives.
• Ability to train others.
• Ability to quickly recognize and analyze irregular events.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective communication and working relationships with City employees and the public.

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation with a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a related field, plus two (2) years of experience in a field related to the job.
• Experience may substitute for education up to four (4) years.
• Licenses and Certifications Required: None.

Preferred Experience / Qualifications

• Experience facilitating discussions between external partners and internal city staff.
• Experience monitoring agreements/contracts for a public agency (City, County, State or Federal).
• Experience in nonprofit governance practices.
• Experience managing or coordinating stewardship activities or improvement projects on public lands, including oversight of volunteers, contractors, or partner organizations.

Preferred Skills

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office to include Word, Excel and Outlook.

Other

• Ability to travel to more than one work location.

Compensation Range

The annual hiring range for this position is $62,890.00-$77,980.00

Work Location

APR Annex – 919 W. 28th ½ St., Austin, TX 78705

Work Schedule

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

May be required to work during special events, evenings, weekends, and holidays. Work schedule and location is subject to change based on department needs and programs. May be required to work during city emergencies such as extreme weather events.

Notes to Candidate

Working with the City of Austin provides a number of health and welfare benefits, such as medical, paid leave time, a great retirement plan, training opportunities and more!

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