Assistant Park Manager - Durant and Horseshoe Farm

The City of Raleigh Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources Department is seeking an individual to join the Management team as one of the Assistant Park Managers for Durant Nature Preserve (237 acres) and Horseshoe Farm Nature Preserve (146 acres) in North Raleigh, NC. These sites are part of the Natural Resource Section which is devoted to connecting people and nature through experiences, conservation, and education.

This position is responsible for coordinating, developing, and delivering environmental education programs, special events, and camps for a wide variety of audiences from preschoolers through adults, for the public as well as for schools and other organized groups. This role oversees facility rentals and assists with park operations, natural resource management initiatives, oversight of 8-10 part-time staff, and working collaboratively with the other preserves, parks, and programs across the Natural Resource Section. The position will be based out of Durant Nature Preserve while job duties will be performed at Durant and Horseshoe Farm.

The Natural Resources Section is comprised of two work groups, Nature Preserves and Programs and Outdoor Recreation. Durant and Horseshoe Farm are within Nature Preserves and Programs which also includes Annie Louise Wilkerson Nature Preserve, Walnut Creek Wetland Park, and the Section’s Nature Program team. Outdoor Recreation sites include Forest Ridge Park, Lake Johnson Park, and Lake Wheeler Park.

Diverse views and experiences make us strong. We look for candidates with both experience and skills who work well in teams, innovate in a rapidly changing world, and believe in inclusion and diversity. Working for The City of Raleigh Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Resources Department and the Natural Resources Section will allow you to make a positive impact in our community as you help shape future generations, growing your career while earning a competitive salary and great benefits.

• Develop, schedule, market, and implement environmental education programming and interpretive exhibits and displays for groups of all ages and collaborate on the delivery of camps and special events.
• Provide customer service to patrons, observe necessary precautions to ensure safety of all users, and render first aid in case of minor injury.
• Support overall park operations and facility management including opening, closing, facility rentals, reports, revenue collections, contracts, deposits, payroll, and maintenance of facilities, grounds, equipment, and trails. Rental spaces managed include a large event venue, a picnic shelter, and campfire pits.
• Assist with hiring, training, scheduling, evaluating, and supervising part-time staff, interns, volunteer, and Raleigh Summer Youth Employees.
• Develop and maintain relationships with stakeholders, including other divisions within the department and outside agencies. This position serves as a team member of the Natural Resources Section of the Resources Division to further the mission of the Department.
• Assist with natural resource management initiatives outlined in the preserve management plans as well as clean-up and repair during inclement weather situations.
• This position will be expected to work 1-2 weekend days a month as needed when programs occur that require full-time staff support.

Education and Experience:
Bachelor's Degree in parks and recreation, forestry, urban forestry, environmental education, natural resources management, or field directly related to assignment and two years of directly related experience teaching nature-based programs and coordinating camps in an environmental education center such as a park, nature center, museum, zoo, aquarium or similar venue.

OR

An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above, unless otherwise subject to any other requirements set forth in law or regulation.

Licensing and Certifications:

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  Valid North Carolina Class C Driver' License with a satisfactory driving record, or the ability to obtain within 30 days of hire.
• Must be certified by the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources Department in CPR/First Aid within the first two months of hire.

Knowledge of:

• North Carolina flora and fauna
• Principles and practices of program and project administration and management
• Supervisory principles, practices, and techniques
• Customer service techniques
• Database software, spreadsheet software, and word processing software

• Environmental and conservation education principles and practices
• Educational and instructional methods and techniques
• Gathering data, analyzing findings, and articulating issues and recommendations
• Tracking progress of assigned work, maintaining efficient and accurate records while coordinating deadlines and prioritizing competing demands
• Authoring and preparing original reports, documents, and presentations
• Working both independently and as part of a team where attention to detail, planning, prioritization, and organization
• Utilizing communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisors, the general public and others to sufficiently exchange or convey information and to receive work direction