Parks Cultural Resources Program Lead

Santa Clara County Parks and Recreation; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Santa Clara County Parks and Recreation seeks a Park Programs Coordinator to research, coordinate, implement, and evaluate park programs, special events, outreach activities, and day-to-day operations within the Cultural Resources Program.

The role preserves archaeological and historical resources, engages diverse communities including Native American Tribes, and partners with county staff, volunteers, and contractors to plan, schedule, and report on programs while managing budgets and supplies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required in any field.
• Two years coordinating or leading programs or planning large-scale events. One year in the field of the specialized program may be required.

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, events, and outreach activities.
• Schedules, assigns work, trains, and instructs assigned staff, volunteers, and docents.
• Recruits, orients, evaluates, and recognizes park volunteers, contractors, and docents.
• Assists in the development and implementation of service agreements and contracts.
• Evaluates and reports on the progression of service agreements and contracts.

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Santa Clara County Parks and Recreation seeks a Park Programs Coordinator to research, coordinate, implement, and evaluate park programs, special events, outreach activities, and day-to-day operations within the Cultural Resources Program.

The role preserves archaeological and historical resources, engages diverse communities including Native American Tribes, and partners with county staff, volunteers, and contractors to plan, schedule, and report on programs while managing budgets and supplies.