Environmental Education Manager
About The Position
Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation is excited to welcome an innovative and dynamic Environmental Education Manager to our Nature Preserves and Natural Resources Division. The Environmental Education Manager is responsible for planning and directing all operational and environmental education program initiatives at 5-7 nature center facilities in support of our mission to protect natural and cultural resources for the benefit of future generations. The incumbent will directly supervise five to seven Nature/Cultural Center Managers, the Sr Aquarist, Master Naturalist Coordinator and Historian. Among other duties, this position is responsible for participating in strategic planning, developing and monitoring annual budgets, employee performance management, working cooperatively with other agencies, divisions and departments, researching and/or modifying existing procedures, facilitating communication between divisions and among staff, cost recovery and revenue projections, and will oversee interpretation in parks and preserves. The selected candidate may be required to work evenings and weekends based upon business needs. They may also be required to respond to emergency situations as they arise. By applying to this position, you are eligible to be considered for a similar role, in which you meet the minimum qualifications for, at other Park and Recreation locations should they become available. If you are looking to grow in your career, or transition laterally into a new role, don't miss this opportunity to apply!
Requirements
- Minimum of six (6) years of experience in area of assignment
- One (1) year of supervisory experience or completion of an approved supervisory training program
- Bachelor’s Degree in a related field
- Requires a valid North Carolina or South Carolina’s Driver’s License and County Driving Privileges
- First Aid/CPR certification
- Proficient in various computer applications including Microsoft Office Suite
Nice To Haves
- 10 years of experience in environmental education and/or natural resource management with at least 5 years of supervisory experience
- Master’s degree in related field
- Certified Interpretive Trainer (or Manager) certification, NC Environmental Educator certificate, Master Naturalist certification, and/or any other related certifications/licenses
Responsibilities
- Manage nature centers to include staff, budgeting, purchasing, revenue attainment, human resource management, contract management, networking with neighborhood associations and other community organizations to provide natural resource and environmental education programs
- Administer fiscal management, develop annual budgets, monitor expenses and revenues
- Oversee maintenance management plan for assigned area and evaluate the effectiveness of the maintenance plan to provide clean, safe and attractive facilities
- Assess assigned area conditions and recommends long-range park capital needs
- Determine public community workshop schedules with citizens and implements workshop strategy to achieve community input
- Assess community needs and priorities and develops recommendations and action plans based upon professional standards and judgment
- Network with towns, churches, other government agencies, businesses, CMPD, outside organizations, etc.
- Provide leadership and direction for asset management of facilities
- Monitor and coordinate nature centers opening, closing, customer service, security and safety
- Maintain, monitor and inspect inventories of equipment, supplies, rolling stock, facilities and undeveloped properties
- Facilitate the flow of information across department and division staffs
- Serve as the staff liaison to a district advisory council to include arranging meetings, establishing agendas and submitting minutes
- May need to respond to emergency situations
- Approve contracted services and maintains contract compliance
- Supervise and participate in the planning of long- and short-range goals for the Nature Preserves and Natural Resources division
Benefits
- medical
- dental
- vision
- life
- short term disability
- long term disability
- accident
- cancer
- critical illness
- medical bridge
- pet insurance
- dependent care flexible spending accounts
- healthcare flexible spending accounts
- commuter flexible spending accounts
- health savings account
- paid holiday
- vacation
- sick days
- near site clinics for preventive care and illnesses
- an employee discount program which provides discounts for retail, dining, shopping, travel, tickets and more
- an employee assistance program including financial and legal counseling
- access to Mecklenburg County fitness and aquatic facilities
- paid family leave
- tuition reimbursement
- a 5% employer match on retirement savings plan contributions
- a defined benefit plan for retirement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
