Special Projects Coordinator II

Brevard County; Viera (FL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 38,000; Part time

Job summary

Brevard County, Florida, is seeking a part-time Program Coordinator for the Save Our Indian River Lagoon (SOIRL) project within the Natural Resources Management Office. The role supports coordination and administration of programs with a moderate scope and budget, working 25 hours per week with a schedule that may include evenings and weekends.

A bachelor’s degree and two years of related experience are required; grant writing/reporting experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Organizational Management, Political Science, Social Science, or related field plus two years of staff/administrative experience.
• Experience with grant writing and reporting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all activities of the Save Our Indian River Lagoon (SOIRL) program.
• Serve as liaison with county, state, federal, and community agencies.

Skills

Grant writing

Reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Public Administration/related field

Job description

Department: Natural Resources Management Office

Organizational Unit: SAVE OUR INDIAN RIVER LAGOON PROJECT

Position Type: Permanent Full Time/Part Time: Part Time

CLOSE DATE: 09/10/2026

THIS POSITION IS APPOINTIVE SERVICE/GRANT FUNDED.

$25.28 to $27.81 hourly. Actual salary negotiable based on experience and qualifications. Government Center/Viera. Part-time/25 hours per week. Work schedule is variable and may include evenings and weekends. Performs skilled professional work assisting in the coordination and administration of specially assigned programs or projects in the Natural Resources Department which have operational responsibility of a moderate scope, a moderate budget, and provides a supplementary county service. Work involves responsibility for coordinating all activities of the Save Our Indian River Lagoon (SOIRL) program and serving as a liaison with other county, state, federal, and community agencies.

REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Organizational Management, Political Science, Social Science, a field related to the area of assignment, or any closely related field PLUS two (2) years of experience in a staff or administrative capacity relating to the area of assignment. Additional qualifying education and/or experience may be substituted on a year for year basis. Experience with grant writing and reporting preferred.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Must possess, or obtain prior to employment, a valid Florida driver's license and maintain said license during the term of employment. In the event of a hurricane, major storm, natural or man-made disaster that may threaten the area, the employee will be required to perform emergency duties as directed.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS CHECKLIST

(With or without reasonable accommodations)

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES / TRAITS

1. The employee must be able to:
   • LIFT:10 lbs. or less
   • CARRY:10 lbs. or less
   • PUSH:10 lbs. or less
   • PULL:10 lbs. or less
2. In an eight hour day, the employee may have to:
   • STAND:1 - 3 hours
   • WALK:1 - 3 hours
   • SIT:5 - 8 hours
   • DRIVE:1 - 3 hours
3. The employee must repetitively perform:
   • Fine manipulation (ex. writing, wiring); Simple grasping (ex. pen, screwdriver)
4. The employee must be able to:
   • Bend; Kneel; Reach; Stoop
5. The employee must have:
   • Good hearing; Good speech
6. Other necessary physical activities/traits
   • N/A

WORKING CONDITIONS

1. Working conditionsthat will apply to the employee:
   • In or with noisy conditions; Work alone; Work inside; Works Closely with Others
2. Other working conditions:
   • N/A