Parks Program Manager

Starting Hourly Wage: $24.50 - $29.16, DOE

The Parks Programs Manager develops and executes educational programs, management, and services for the parks. The position is under the direct supervision of the Parks, Cultural & Natural Resources Park Supervisor, with considerable latitude allowed for independent judgment and initiative.

Key Responsibilities

Programming

• Develops, coordinates, markets, and schedules educational programs, events, field trips, group visitations, museum exhibits, museum events, dormitories, and special events
• Coordinates one-time, recurring, annual, or special projects with community, civic, school, athletic, and volunteer organizations
• Ensures educational programs align with State and National curriculum standards to enhance education and can be adapted to all ages and groups in addition to digital platforms
• Identifies program efficiencies and deficiencies and recommends program modifications as needed

Management

• Supervises, coordinates, and administers day-to-day operations of assigned staff, programs, events, and facilities, primarily at Celebration Park but also at Lake Lowell Park during spring field trip season
• Creates and implements internal policies and procedures that allow for efficient and effective delivery of a diversity of programs and the use of building facilities
• Assists with search, rescue, and recovery operations as needed under the direction of trained staff, law enforcement, and other agencies
• Supervises and oversees safety and risk management of assigned parks, programs, and facilities, primarily at Celebration Park (and seasonally at Lake Lowell Park)
• Responds to public concerns, develops alternative solutions, and initiates action to create change

Supervisory

• Hires, supervises, trains, evaluates, and schedules day-to-day assignments and tasks of seasonal, part-time, volunteer, and community service workers
• Arranges, supervises, and coordinates staff training, safety, and in-service sessions
• Utilizes people skills to communicate, motivate, and direct or oversee a person, group, organization, or volunteers

Technical

• Performs maintenance and support duties, as needed
• Researches and recommends new equipment purchases
• Prepares, supervises, and maintains records, documents, logs, and related operational, use, incident, and maintenance documentation
• Prepares technical documents and reports, assists with obtaining statistics and information related to programming, events, and visitation numbers

Other Duties

• Performs all work duties and activities following county policies, procedures, and safety practices
• All other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Skills and Abilities

• Methods, techniques, philosophy, and objectives of developing, managing, and operating park facilities, educational programs, and museum
• Ability to build effective and successful education programming for youth and adults that is responsive to community interest and needs
• Extensive knowledge of school district curriculum requirements and ability to maintain collaborative working relationships with school administrators, teachers, and parents
• Work cooperatively and constructively with fellow workers and members of the public to provide public service of the highest quality
• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• Problem-solving and supervisory skills
• Operate a variety of light and heavy equipment and tools required for park operations and maintenance
• Operate standard office equipment and a personal computer
• Perform multiple tasks simultaneously, including handling interruptions, and return to and complete tasks on time

Special Qualifications

• Idaho driver’s license
• Must complete a background investigation
• Availability to be on-call after regular work hours to respond to emergencies

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Outdoor Education, Environmental Studies, Public Administration, Education, Natural Resources Management, Sciences, or a related area preferred
• Four years’ experience working in education or program and event management and administration, including supervisory experience preferred
• Additional relevant education and experience required for the position

Essential Physical Abilities

• Clear speech with or without an accommodation, to effectively convey detailed or important instructions or ideas accurately, loudly, and/or quickly
• Sufficient clarity of hearing with or without reasonable accommodation to enable the employee to hear normal conversations and receive ordinary information
• Visual acuity, with or without an accommodation, to read instructions, review, and organize documents.
• Sufficient manual dexterity with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to operate a motor vehicle, light and heavy equipment, tools, standard office equipment, including a personal computer, and adjust equipment
• Requires sufficient personal mobility, strength, stamina, and agility with or without reasonable accommodation which permits the employee to perform maintenance duties, stand for long periods, lift to 50 pounds, walk up to 5 miles over steep, uneven terrain, swim and tread water, run up to 2 miles, and work in an office and park environment

Disclaimer

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the primary job responsibilities satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being assigned to this job. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of individuals in the job. This job description is not an employment agreement and/or an expressed or implied employment contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.

Canyon County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions related to recruitment and selection are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.