Park Program Manager - Flint River Watershed Coalition

The Park Program Manager will oversee the Flint River Watershed Coalition a program of Genesee County Parks. The Flint River Watershed Coalition works to protect and restore the Flint River through partnerships, education, and hands‑on projects that improve water quality, habitat, and public access. Bringing communities together to ensure the river is clean, safe, and a source of recreation and pride for generations to come.

Performs skilled professional duties in the development and management of assigned programs, grants and assigned facilities, public relations and financial tasks; supervises assigned staff and volunteers; works under general supervision; performs related duties as required.

• Manage the daily operations of assigned programs and facilities.
• Supervise assigned staff, seasonal staff and volunteers.
• Develop community engagement strategies for programs and events.
• Create, plan, develop and implement programs for a diverse audience.
• Participate in programs/events as required.
• Research, prepare and submit grant applications to local, state and national funding sources.
• Monitor grant funds and prepare reports.
• Serve as liaison between the Parks Commission and other community groups and organizations.
• Develop joint programming initiatives with agencies to meet community-wide needs.
• Recruit, educate/train and support volunteers for programs/events.
• Assist with the development of the budget and ensure that fiscal responsibility is maintained.
• Develop and maintain accurate project cost estimates.
• Direct support services for programs/events to park maintenance, park rangers, reservations, etc.
• Gather and manage data and assist with the annual economic impact analysis report.
• Prepare reports and maintain records for programs and events.
• Represent Genesee County Parks by attending and/or giving presentations at local, state and national meetings.
• Required to regularly visit sites within the City of Flint and Genesee.

• Starting Pay: $31.0663 Hourly ($64,618)
• Step A: $33.1841 Hourly ($69,023)
• Step B: $35.3010 Hourly ($73,426)
• Step C: $37.5611 Hourly ($78,127)
• Step D: $39.9274 Hourly ($83,049)

• Associate degree in Parks and Recreation, Community Development, Environmental Science, Natural Science Biology, Environmental Education, Business Administration or Public Administration
• One (1) year experience in program development or management, of which must be in a leadership capacity working directly with volunteers.

• Possession of a valid Michigan driver's license.
• Must be willing to work weekends, holidays and irregular hours as scheduled or directed.
• May be required to be on call.
• May be required to wear a uniform.
• Must be courteous in dealing with the public and staff.