Land & Natural Resources Program/Project Admi

Automatic Data Processing, Inc.; Park City (UT); On-site; USD 37,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Library Card at Summit County 0

Fitness Discounts available at select

Job summary

Summit County’s Lands & Natural Resources Division seeks a Program and Projects Administrator to manage grants, budgets, procurement, and community outreach in Park City, UT. You’ll support board meetings, volunteer programs, and contract administration while coordinating diverse open-space projects.

Ideal candidates have strong writing and public speaking skills, the ability to manage multiple projects, and a genuine interest in land management and natural resources.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in forestry, ecology, biology, natural resources management, or related field.
• At least two years of administrative experience including budgets and procurement.
• At least two years of project management or coordination experience.
• A combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Office support and clerical work.
• Assist with maintenance and organization of financial records and grants.
• Assist with grant discovery, drafting, and reporting.
• Prepare, procure, and maintain contracts and agreements.
• Coordinate and attend open space advisory board meetings and records.
• Lead development and coordination of volunteer programs.
• Administer budgets, schedules, and scopes of work for projects.
• Engage the public through community outreach and campaigns.
• Design and update content for Lov NR websites and social channels.
• Organize meetings, events, and workshops; support compliance with laws.
• Assist with general operations and safety.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Administrative experience

Budget management

Grant administration

Project coordination

Procurement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in forestry, ecology, biology, natural resources management, or related field

Job description

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Land & Natural Resources Program/Project Admi

Lands & Natural Resources Full Time Park City, UT, US 1 Attachments

4 days ago Requisition ID: 1450

Salary Range: $26.59 To $37.24 Hourly

Are you passionate about environmental stewardship and community engagement? Join our team at Summit County, Utah, where we are committed to preserving and enhancing the natural beauty of our region. We are a stable, family-friendly organization that values diversity and inclusion, and we are looking for a dynamic individual to join our Lands & Natural Resources Division as a Program and Projects Administrator.

Specific duties include grant discovery, writing, submittal, compliance, tracking, and reporting; budget management and tracking; expenditure processing; procurement, including request for proposal (RFP) writing and management; coordinating and supporting the County’s open space and agricultural lands advisory committees and volunteer programs; and basic office administration. Responsibilities involve conducting community outreach; drafting education and communications materials; procuring and managing contracts and contractors; producing and managing content for L&NR websites; planning and implementing L&NR events; and providing general support and resource coordination for the Division’s complex and varied projects.

Candidates should possess excellent communication skills, including writing and public speaking; be able to oversee numerous, diverse projects simultaneously; work independently with minimal supervision; and have a genuine interest in land management and natural resources. The ideal candidate is enthusiastic, self-motivated, can work independently, and enjoys working with a wide diversity of partners.

Summit County is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply.

Job Closes on 11/02/2026 at 5:00 pm MST.

SALARY: $26.59 - $37.24/ hourly

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in forestry, ecology, biology, natural resources management, or related field; AND
• At least two (2) years of administrative experience in an office setting, including management of budgets, procurement of contracts, and administration of grants; AND
• At least two (2) years of project management or coordination experience; OR
• A combination of education and experience.

BENEFITS

• $0 Premium health and dental coverage options for you and your dependents
• Employer-paid Health Savings Account (HSA) contributions
• Employer-paid State of Utah retirement plan + 401(k) match
• Employer-paid life and disability insurance
• Confidential Employee Assistance Program for work-life support
• Generous PTO + paid holidays to maintain work-life balance
• Paid parental leave and dependent care support
• Opportunities for performance-based pay, career growth, and tuition reimbursement for professional development
• Wellness initiatives and recognition programs that celebrate your achievements

PERKS

• Free Library Card at Summit County Libraries
• Fitness Discounts available at select County Locations

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Office Management:Provide administrative support and clerical work.
• Finances: Assist with the maintenance and organization of financial records. Administer multiple grants. Maintain confidential information.
• Grant Funding: Assist with the discovery, drafting, editing, and submitting of grant applications. Track grant awards, and complete grant reports.
• Contracts: Assist with the preparation, procurement, and maintenance of contracts and agreements between Summit County and landowners, contractors, grantors, and other parties.
• Board Activities: Coordinate, support, and attend monthly open space advisory board meetings, including preparing agendas, keeping minutes and other records, preparing reports, and ensuring compliance with the Utah Open Meetings Act requirements.
• Volunteer Management: Lead the development, administration, training, and record keeping for the L&NR ambassador program and other volunteer efforts. Oversee and/or support other volunteer projects as assigned.
• Project Administration: Administer natural resource program and project budgets, schedules, and scopes of work.
• Public Outreach and Engagement: Work closely with a variety of Summit County staff to communicate with and engage the public through community-based conservation initiatives, outreach, and awareness campaigns. Develop programs that support the Division’s projects such as promoting open space, conservation, and recreation initiatives, wildfire adaptive communities, and resilient forest management.
• Communications: Design, update, and maintain content for L&NR websites and work closely with the County Communications and Public Engagement team to maintain presence on social media and through other platforms.
• Event Planning:Create, organize, and prepare meetings, events, workshops, field tours, and others as assigned.
• Compliance: Ensure compliance with funding requirements, County codes, County policies and state statutes.
• General:Answer phone calls and emails, provide customer service, copy/print/scan documents, maintain office supplies, develop, and maintain record keeping systems and support other employees as needed. Ensure all operations are conducted in a safe and efficient manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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