Land & Natural Resources Program/Project Admi

Summit County; Park City (UT); On-site; USD 37,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Library Card at Summit County Lib

Fitness Discounts available at select

Job summary

Summit County in Park City, UT is seeking a Program and Projects Administrator to support the Lands & Natural Resources Division. The role encompasses grant discovery, drafting, submittal, compliance, budgeting, procurement, contract administration, and coordination with open space and advisory committees.

You will manage multiple projects, communicate with diverse partners, prepare reports, create outreach materials, and help plan events while ensuring compliance with funding requirements and

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Office Management: Provide administrative support and clerical work.
• Finances: Assist with the maintenance and organization of financial records; administer multiple grants.
• Grant Funding: Assist with discovery, drafting, editing, submittal of grant applications; track awards and reports.
• Contracts: Prepare, procure, and maintain contracts and agreements.
• Board Activities: Coordinate and attend open space advisory board meetings; prepare agendas/minutes.
• Volunteer Management: Lead open space ambassador program and volunteers.
• Project Administration: Manage budgets, schedules, and scopes of work.
• Public Outreach: Communicate with the public; develop conservation programs and campaigns.
• Communications: Update content for websites; assist with social media.
• Event Planning: Organize meetings, events, workshops, field tours.
• Compliance: Ensure funding, codes, policies compliance.
• General: Answer inquiries, maintain records, ensure safe/efficient operations.

Skills

Administrative experience

Budget management

Grant management

Project coordination

Education

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

Job description

Full Time Park City, UT, US 1 Attachments

2 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 supportOpportunities 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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Lands & Natural Resources Program & Project Administrator.docx