SFPA seeks a skilled Park Partner Project Manager with project management, grant management, and accounting or bookkeeping experience. The Park Partner Project Manager manages a portfolio of Park Partner projects, driving and contributing to SFPA and City processes to ensure successful delivery under the direction of the Director of Stewardship. The Project Manager is responsible for ensuring compliance with the Park Partner processes to ensure maximum efficiency, provide day-to-day finance and grant tracking, and deliver general Park Partner support.
The ideal candidate will have experience working in a fast-paced environment completing detail-oriented financial and grant tracking, contract fulfillment, and organizational development. In addition, the candidate will have experience in a non-profit or mission driven setting and should have interest in improving San Francisco’s open space. Interest and experience in park development, urban agriculture, and neighborhood beautification are highly desired. The position requires regular evening and weekend work to support Park Partner groups. Priority will be given to San Francisco residents who are familiar with San Francisco’s political landscape and neighborhood groups.
Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:
Assist Park Partner groups with community organizing, outreach, and project development.
Evaluate and process requests for disbursements of funds and ensure that they align with project budgets.
Manage Park Partner Grants – Track expenses with grant budget, submit and track grant reimbursements, track grant timeline, provide financial reports for grantor, etc.
Maintain accuracy of contacts and finances in Raiser’s Edge and Financial Edge.
Respond to and resolve Park Partner inquires regarding financial reports, gift processing, insurance and other needs.
Generate contracts and agreements for Park Partner groups to build their projects.
Generate reports in Raiser’s Edge and Financial Edge and review them for accuracy.
Contribute to ongoing development of Park Partner Program.
Communicate with Development staff to ensure the accuracy of gift processing and recording.
Represent SFPA at Park Partner evening and weekend events as needed.
Support Director of Stewardship as needed.
Maintain hard copy and electronic files.
Skills Required
Highly detail oriented, with excellent organizational skills
Good written and oral communication skills
Solid computer skills, especially Excel and financial software such as Financial and Raiser’s Edge
Knowledge of budget development and tracking
Ability to work independently, follow organizational procedures and perform under deadlines
Presentation and speaking skills to represent SFPA at community and park events
Self-directed, with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks
Strong time management skills
Outgoing personality and willingness to be flexible with duties and priorities is desired
Valid driver’s license required
Ability to lead groups on hikes and walking tours of parks and other open space sites, including sites with rugged terrain, is required
Experience Preferred:
At minimum, 2+ years of related experience.
Education
Bachelor’s degree in related discipline or equivalent experience.
Preference is given to applicants with substantial experience in the duties stated.
Behavioral Competencies:
Building Collaborative Relationships and Teamwork
Attention to Detail
Initiative and Follow-through
Professional Judgment
Clear Communication
Flexibility
Interpersonal Skills
Results-Oriented
Environmental and Civic Stewardship
Continuous Learning
How to apply
To be considered for this position, please submit a cover letter and resume along with the answers to the supplemental questions by April 6, 2015 to lorren@sfparksalliance.org. No phone calls please.
This is a full-time exempt position reporting directly to the Director of Stewardship, with generous vacation and sick time policies, and participation in 125 Cafeteria and 401(k) plans. San Francisco Parks Alliance is an Equal Opportunity Employer. People of color and other minorities are strongly encouraged to apply.
Supplemental questions: Please limit responses to 100 words per answer.
Describe a project in which you were required to be very detailed oriented.
Describe a situation in which you resolved a conflict with a challenging person or organization.
Describe your experience working with financial information such as budgets and accounting reports.
What motivates you to complete difficult tasks?
Please describe your computer skills.
Please describe your outreach experience.