Community Parknerships Program Development Coordinator (Austin Parks and Recreation)

City of Austin•Austin, TX

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Program Development Coordinator monitors and evaluates Austin Parks and Recreation’s partnerships, programs, initiatives, and agreements, and works to strengthen and grow the Austin PARKners program. Through Austin PARKners, nonprofit organizations, conservancies, community groups, and businesses partner with the Parks and Recreation Department to enhance and improve parks, expand recreational and cultural opportunities, and preserve Austin’s natural areas. Under general direction, the role is responsible for successfully developing and managing programs in accordance with strategic direction. The coordinator oversees program planning, development, implementation, and evaluation, including sponsored special events; leads community-needs and outreach initiatives; and ensures programs and services align with the organization’s mission, priorities, and approved budget. The role works with internal and external stakeholders to identify and plan program themes, monitors program and event delivery to maintain or improve quality, provides regular reports, and works with the director on program-related sponsorships, grants, and contributions. The coordinator keeps relevant parties informed of program budget issues and may provide leadership, assignments, evaluation, training, and guidance to others. The position is based at the APR Annex in Austin, Texas. Work is generally Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., but may include special events, evenings, weekends, holidays, and city emergencies. Travel to multiple work locations may be required. The annual hiring range is $62,890 to $77,980.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a related field, plus two years of experience in a field related to the job; experience may substitute for education up to four years.
Knowledge of local, state, and federal resources and categorical programs.
Knowledge of community resources and how to use them effectively.
Knowledge of research techniques.
Knowledge of laws and regulations pertaining to grants and contracts administration.
Knowledge of grants and contract administration principles.
Skill in determining needs and gathering, analyzing, and presenting data for management use.
Oral and written communication skills.
Ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize.
Skill using computers and related software applications, including Microsoft Office products.
Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changing priorities.
Ability to work effectively with people from varied backgrounds and experiences, including community leaders, residents, service providers, local officials, and elected representatives.
Ability to train others.
Ability to recognize and analyze irregular events quickly.
Ability to establish and maintain effective communication and working relationships with City employees and the public.
Ability to travel to more than one work location.
Ability to meet the position’s physical requirements, including tasks involving bending, lifting, walking, carrying, or exerting force equal to lifting up to 20 pounds; ability to communicate, respond, and work with participant needs and safety issues in varied indoor and outdoor conditions, including extreme temperatures.

Nice To Haves

Experience facilitating discussions between external partners and internal city staff.
Experience monitoring agreements or contracts for a public agency, such as a city, county, state, or federal agency.
Experience in nonprofit governance practices.
Experience managing or coordinating stewardship activities or improvement projects on public lands, including oversight of volunteers, contractors, or partner organizations.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

Oversee the planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of programs and sponsored special events.
Lead initiatives related to community needs and outreach.
Ensure programs and services contribute to the organization’s mission and reflect its priorities and approved budget.
Work with internal and external stakeholders to identify and plan program themes.
Monitor program and event delivery to maintain or improve quality.
Provide regular program reports.
Work with the director on program-related sponsorships, grants, and contributions.
Keep relevant parties informed of ongoing program-related budget issues.
Monitor and evaluate partnerships, programs, initiatives, and agreements, and help strengthen and grow the Austin PARKners program.
May provide leadership, work assignments, evaluation, training, and guidance to others.
Travel to multiple work locations when required; drive when necessary if City driver safety standards are met.