Greenspace Deputy Director: Trails, Nature & Conservation

Claytoncountyga; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Clayton County, Georgia seeks a Deputy Administrator Greenspace to lead the Greenspace Program, oversee Reynolds Nature Preserve, and advance conservation and passive recreation through planning, partnerships, and programs.

The role requires coordinating trail development, budgeting, supervising staff and volunteers, promoting conservation, and coordinating with NGOs and agencies to implement the Ten-Year Master Plan.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Parks and Recreation, Landscaping, Engineering, Design, Environmental Science, or a closely related field.
• Three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in parks and recreation or related programs.
• Experience working with people from different socio-economic backgrounds.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates trail development with outside consultants; facilitates public meetings to communicate conservation and open space value.
• Works with other departments to maintain planning documents, acquire properties, and manage maintenance and enhancements.
• Permits and manages projects when acquisitions lead to land development activities.
• Handles administrative tasks for the Greenspace Program and Reynolds Nature Preserve; ensures policy compliance and enhances public offerings.
• Supervises employees, volunteers, restitution workers, and students; conducts training and performance appraisals.
• Plans, implements recreational and educational programs; oversees preserve activities and conservation projects.
• Prepares annual budget and maintains financial records for the division.
• Oversees marketing and promotion of conservation; prepares press releases and public brochures.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Parks and Recreation, Landscaping, Engineering, Design, Environmental Science, or a closely related field

Job description

Clayton County, Georgia seeks a Deputy Administrator Greenspace to lead the Greenspace Program, oversee Reynolds Nature Preserve, and advance conservation and passive recreation through planning, partnerships, and programs.

The role requires coordinating trail development, budgeting, supervising staff and volunteers, promoting conservation, and coordinating with NGOs and agencies to implement the Ten-Year Master Plan.