Park Programs & Community Engagement Coordinator

The Wildlife Society; San Jose, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The Wildlife Society is seeking a Park Program Coordinator to research, coordinate, implement, and evaluate park programs, events, and outreach within the Parks and Recreation Department in San Jose. The role focuses on designing engaging activities for diverse communities and building partnerships with community organizations and public agencies.

The position requires experience in planning recreational programs and managing budgets, with a Bachelor's degree and two years in program

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent education and experience.
• Two years of experience coordinating or leading programs, projects, or large events.
• One year in a specialized park program area may be required for operation of the program.

Responsibilities

• Assists in planning, organizing, and facilitating park operations and maintenance.
• Coordinates interactions with partners, volunteers, staff, contractors, licensees, and lease-holders.
• Plans, coordinates, implements, evaluates, and develops recommendations to improve park programs and events.
• Schedules, assigns work, trains, and instructs staff, volunteers, and docents.
• Recruits and evaluates park volunteers, contractors, and docents.
• Assists in developing service agreements and contracts and monitors progress.
• Collaborates with field operations and agencies to secure programs and special events.
• Explains park policies to partners and others under agreements or contracts.
• Prepares correspondence and reports related to departmental programs; may present to groups.
• Reviews materials for marketing, information, or education purposes.
• Manages supply orders and inventory for programs and events.

Skills

Program coordination

Community engagement

Staff supervision

Grant writing

Partnership development

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

MS Office

Data management

Job description

The Wildlife Society is seeking a Park Program Coordinator to research, coordinate, implement, and evaluate park programs, events, and outreach within the Parks and Recreation Department in San Jose. The role focuses on designing engaging activities for diverse communities and building partnerships with community organizations and public agencies.

The position requires experience in planning recreational programs and managing budgets, with a Bachelor's degree and two years in program