Seattle Conservation Corps Manager

City of Seattle•Seattle, WA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Seattle Parks and Recreation seeks a manager to lead the Seattle Conservation Corps (SCC), a one-year work-training program employing adults experiencing homelessness in public and privately funded construction and maintenance projects. The program provides paid work experience, counseling, and training intended to support participants’ paths toward long-term employment, housing, and personal stability. Participants work 40 hours per week and may face barriers including substance-use recovery, prior incarceration, mental illness, or domestic violence. The manager develops plans for the long-term success and sustainability of the program and its participants, including generating $3.5 million in annual revenue and developing strategic partnerships. The role oversees SCC operations and projects, support services, case management, the learning center, education programming, and budget and financial systems. The manager directly supervises program supervisors and indirectly supervises construction supervisors and social work staff, while overseeing 35–45 work-training participants. The position also participates in Seattle Parks and Recreation’s Expanded Executive Team. Work is usually performed in person in an office environment. Occasional evening and weekend work is required. The full salary range is $56.57 to $84.88 per hour. The City of Seattle offers vacation time, 12 paid holidays, sick leave, and medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability insurance for employees and their dependents.

Requirements

Baccalaureate degree in public administration, social work, social sciences, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
At least three years of supervisory experience.
Five years of budget and fiscal management experience, including applying for and managing federal grants.
Experience working with social services.
One to three years of paid or volunteer experience working with low-income, at-risk populations.
Valid Washington State Driver’s License.
Commitment to creating fair and equitable outcomes.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.

Nice To Haves

Experience managing a staff of more than 50.
Experience supervising a multidisciplinary team of professionals.
Ability to manage complex human resources issues.
Experience overseeing construction projects.
Experience working with people from diverse cultural and economic backgrounds.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Experience in budgeting and management.
Problem-solving and conflict-management skills.
Organizational, planning, and project implementation experience.
Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, and flexibly manage changing circumstances.
Public- or nonprofit-sector experience.

Responsibilities

Manage the overall development and direction of SCC projects, case management services, the learning center, and budget and financial systems.
Plan, develop, create, implement, and evaluate the program to achieve its objectives.
Develop performance management goals and be accountable for outcomes.
Engage with and manage partnerships with similar organizations to collaborate and advance job training and retention.
Market SCC capabilities and develop the annual project workload with other departments, agencies, and private companies; maintain positive relationships with existing and potential customers.
Manage budgets and finances involving multiple funding sources, including federal and local grants, and comply with funding-source requirements.
Implement fiscal management strategies to maximize resource utilization and efficiency, and seek grant funding as needed.
Manage the Federal Community Services Block Grant, including budget planning, biannual reporting, monthly invoicing, closeout reports, advisory council oversight, compliance documentation, and participation in Washington State Community Action Partnership activities.
Directly supervise program supervisors responsible for administration, support services, project development, and the education program.
Oversee construction projects and address construction-related issues.
Indirectly supervise other construction supervisors and social work staff (16–18), and oversee 35–45 work-training participants.
Develop, recommend, and implement policies and procedures for SCC projects, support services, counseling, and education programs.
Manage personnel processes, including hiring, orientation, training, evaluation, and discipline of staff.
Participate in Seattle Parks and Recreation’s Expanded Executive Team.