PARD & Undiscovered Grants Coordinator

South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism administers several grant programs, including PARD and Undiscovered SC, and ensures compliance with guidelines. This role manages daily operations, relationships with local governments, and inspections to support effective grant use.

Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in a related field or five years in recreation development and grants administration, with strong communication skills and proficiency in MS Office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Recreation, Planning, Public Administration or related fields.
• Five years in recreation facility development, grants administration and community planning experience
• Experience with public recreation and grants management preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administers the Parks and Recreation Development (PARD) and Undiscovered SC grant programs and ensures compliance with program guidelines.
• Manage the daily operations of the PARD grant program and expedite obligation and expenditure of funds.
• Develop and maintain relationships with local governments and organizations using PARD for parks and recreation development.
• Coordinate and conduct PARD and Undiscovered final inspections and follow-up with project sponsors.
• Oversee the Undiscovered SC grant program, including application process and award timelines.
• Ensure agency programmatic requirements for PARD and Undiscovered SC and compliance with state regulations; maintain documentation.
• Assist as team member in the administration of LWCF and RTP.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Grant management

Administration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Recreation, Planning, Public Administration, or related field

Tools

Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Access

Job description

Job Responsibilities

The South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism administers several grant programs ranging from development of public recreational opportunities throughout the state to marketing support for qualified nonprofit organizations.

Job Responsibilities

The South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism administers several grant programs ranging from development of public recreational opportunities throughout the state to marketing support for qualified nonprofit organizations.

Job Purpose And Duties

Administers the Parks and Recreation Development (PARD) and Undiscovered SC grant programs and is responsible for the administration of these programs and works with project sponsors/grantees to ensure compliance with program guidelines. Serves as a team member in the administration of the LWCF and RTP grants.

• Manages the daily operations of the PARD grant program. Initiates policies and procedures to expedite the obligation and expenditure of the Parks and Recreation Development (PARD) grant funds.
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with the local governments and organizations that use PARD for parks and recreation development.
• Coordinates and conducts PARD and Undiscovered final inspections and related required follow-up with project sponsors.
• Manage the Undiscovered SC program. Oversee the grant application process, timeline for awards and work with staff to ensure guidelines/direction of the program meets the goal of the executive management team.
• Manage the Agency's programmatic requirements for the PARD and Undiscovered SC grant programs. Ensure compliance with all state and agency regulations. Ensures documentation files are maintained in proper order.
• Assists as team member in the administration of LWCF and RTP.
• Practice and promote teamwork within the work unit, throughout the agency, and with external stakeholders. Adhere to the agency's Professional Standards & Interdepartmental Relations Protocol and complete required administrative and operational responsibilities in a timely and accurate manner.

Minimum And Additional Requirements

Bachelors degree in Recreation, Planning, Business Administration, Public Administration or related fields or five years in recreation facility development, grants administration and experience in comprehensive community planning for public recreation.

Additional Requirements

• Ability to work at the local level.
• Must possess a valid driver's license. Travel in and out of state.
• Skills in communication, both written and verbal, grant management and administration, and excellent computer skills in Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Access.

Additional Comments

Actual Job Location: Recreation, Grants & Research

Monday-Friday, 37.5 hours weekly. This position is located onsite and is not a remote position.

As an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status.