Land & Natural Resources Program/Project Admi

Summit County•Park City, UT

2d•$27 - $37

About The Position

Summit County’s Lands & Natural Resources Division is seeking a Program and Projects Administrator to support its land and natural resource programs and projects. The role combines grant administration, budgeting, procurement and contract coordination, committee and volunteer support, public outreach, communications, event planning, and general office administration. The administrator will help coordinate the Division’s complex and varied projects and support initiatives involving open space, conservation, recreation, wildfire-adaptive communities, and resilient forest management. The position works with County staff, advisory committees, volunteers, landowners, contractors, grantors, and community partners. The successful candidate will communicate effectively in writing and public speaking, manage numerous projects at once, work independently with minimal supervision, and have a genuine interest in land management and natural resources. The position closes November 2, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. MST. The listed pay range is $26.59–$37.24 per hour.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in forestry, ecology, biology, natural resources management, or a related field, or a combination of education and experience.
At least two years of administrative experience in an office setting, including budget management, contract procurement, and grant administration, or a combination of education and experience.
At least two years of project management or coordination experience, or a combination of education and experience.
Excellent written and public-speaking communication skills.
Ability to oversee numerous diverse projects simultaneously.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Genuine interest in land management and natural resources.

Nice To Haves

Enthusiasm, self-motivation, and enjoyment of working with a wide diversity of partners.

Responsibilities

Provide administrative support and clerical services, including responding to phone calls and emails, customer service, document handling, and office supply maintenance.
Maintain and organize financial records, administer multiple grants, track budgets and expenditures, and maintain confidential information.
Discover, draft, edit, and submit grant applications; track grant awards; and complete grant reports and compliance tasks.
Prepare, procure, and maintain contracts and agreements with landowners, contractors, grantors, and other parties, including writing and managing requests for proposals.
Coordinate, support, and attend monthly open space advisory board meetings; prepare agendas, minutes, records, and reports; and ensure compliance with the Utah Open Meetings Act.
Develop, administer, and provide training for the L&NR ambassador program and other volunteer efforts; maintain records and support other volunteer projects.
Administer natural resource program and project budgets, schedules, and scopes of work.
Conduct community outreach and engagement with County staff and community partners through conservation initiatives, outreach, and awareness campaigns.
Develop programs supporting open space, conservation, recreation, wildfire-adaptive communities, and resilient forest management initiatives.
Design, update, and maintain Lands & Natural Resources website content and coordinate with the County Communications and Public Engagement team on social media and other platforms.
Plan and organize meetings, events, workshops, and field tours.
Ensure compliance with funding requirements, County codes and policies, and state statutes.
Develop and maintain record-keeping systems, support other employees as needed, and help ensure safe and efficient operations.
Perform other duties as assigned.