Parks & Cemetery Program Manager

About the position

The Parks & Cemetery Program Manager is responsible for planning and directing the programming of city parks, playgrounds, athletic fields, recreation programs, and cemetery operations. This role involves a high degree of complexity in coordinating multiple activities and interacting with various citizens and communities. The incumbent will work independently, supervising assigned staff and ensuring the effective management of parks and cemetery services.

Responsibilities

• Promotes programs and develops parks, recreation, and cemetery programming.
• Chairs or serves as a member of citywide activity committees.
• Represents the department at various meetings and interfaces with agencies regarding programs/activities.
• Plans, directs, and coordinates the work of subordinate division personnel.
• Facilitates, plans, organizes, and participates in special activities and events.
• Administers, researches, and seeks available grants; acts as primary contact in writing grant proposals.
• Orchestrates special parks and cemetery projects, coordinating with engineers and consultants.
• Responsible for design and construction of city parks; performs research and communicates with other departments.
• Writes and revises programming plans and master plans.
• Maintains working relationships with the public, outside organizations, and special interest groups.
• Prepares and delivers speeches and presentations to commissions and advisory groups.
• Acts as primary liaison to the Parks and Cemetery Board and attends board meetings.
• Develops and conducts community outreach for Parks and Cemetery services.
• Collaborates with the Communications Manager to maintain and update information on the city website.
• Recruits, selects, evaluates, trains, and develops subordinate staff.
• Approves and maintains records for employee work sheets, absences, overtime, and vacation requests.
• Approves expenditures and manages budget reports for parks programming and cemetery operations.
• Interacts with citizens regarding concerns and complaints.

Requirements

• Five to eight years of experience in parks planning, facility scheduling, and/or recreational programming.
• Two to four years of supervisory experience.
• Valid Washington State Driver's License.