Conservation Corps Program Director

Seattle Parks and Recreation; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 78,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

Seattle Parks and Recreation is hiring a Program Manager for the Seattle Conservation Corps (SCC) to lead projects, case management, learning center, and budgeting efforts. The role requires strong supervisory and fiscal management skills, with emphasis on equity and inclusion in a public-service context.

Responsibilities include coordinating partnerships, managing multiple funding sources, and ensuring program success through effective leadership and policy implementation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in public administration, social work, social sciences, or related field.
• Minimum of three years' supervisory experience.
• Five years' budget and fiscal management, including the application and management of federal grants.
• Experience working with social services.
• Experience with low-income, at-risk populations.
• Must possess a valid Washington State Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Manage the overall development and direction of the SCC, its projects, case management services, learning center, and budget and financial system.
• Engage with and manage partnerships with like organizations for opportunities to collaborate and further job training and retention.
• Market SCC skills and capabilities and develop annual project workload with other departments, agencies and private companies.
• Provide overall budget and fiscal management in dealing with multiple funding sources, including federal and local grants.
• Manage the Federal CSBG program, including budget planning and reporting, and compliance with standards.
• Direct supervision of program supervisors and oversight of construction projects.
• Develop, implement policies and procedures related to SCC projects, support services, and education programs.
• Participate in Seattle Parks & Recreation's Expanded Executive Team.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Budget and fiscal management

Experience with social services

Experience with low-income populations

Driver's license

Education

Baccalaureate Degree in Public Administration, Social Work, Social Sciences, or related field

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

Job description

Seattle Parks and Recreation is hiring a Program Manager for the Seattle Conservation Corps (SCC) to lead projects, case management, learning center, and budgeting efforts. The role requires strong supervisory and fiscal management skills, with emphasis on equity and inclusion in a public-service context.

Responsibilities include coordinating partnerships, managing multiple funding sources, and ensuring program success through effective leadership and policy implementation.