PARKS FOUNDATION DIRECTOR 4265
An employee in this class
coordinates all aspects of the not-for-profit corporation established to seek
grants for the benefit of Suffolk County Parks, Recreation and Conservation facilities
and programs. The incumbent reports
directly to the Deputy Commissioner and Commissioner of the Department, while
working closely with the Board of Directors.
The employee provides administrative services for the foundation
ensuring compliance with all applicable laws, rules, and regulations. Does related work as
required.
Develops
and maintains a close working relationship with Suffolk County businesses and
individuals interested in Suffolk County Parks, Recreation and Conservation
activities, facilities and programs;
Assists
partner groups with volunteer recruitment and
management;
Researches all appropriate
materials and literature related to grant programs and
applies for grants;
Prepares
periodic reports regarding the financial status of the Foundation and its
various accounts, grants, and programs;
Properly
manages all funds and accounts of the Foundation in accordance with generally
accepted accounting principles and Suffolk County Department of Parks, Recreation
and Conservation guidelines;
Works
with
Evaluates
the outcome of each program and makes recommendations on improving them.
FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES,
SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS
Thorough
knowledge of the principles of not-for-profit organization, governance, and
financial management; thorough knowledge of the Parks Department operating
procedures and mission; thorough knowledge of the legal, administrative, and procedural
regulations applicable to the relationship between the Parks Department and a
partner non-profit organization; good knowledge of the laws, rules and
regulations governing the conduct of a 501-c-3 corporation, including federal
and state rules; knowledge of the IRS form 999 and the proper filing of same;
ability to gather data and prepare reports, grant applications, letters, and
other forms of communication; ability to establish working relationships within
the department; ability to supervise in a manner conducive to full performance
and high morale; ability to express oneself clearly, both orally and in
writing; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Open-Competitive
Graduation
from a New York State or regionally accredited college or university with a
Bachelor’s Degree in Economics, Finance, Accounting, Business or Public
Administration and eight (8) years of administrative experience, two (2) years
of which must be in a parks program.
NOTE: Additional relevant education beyond the
Bachelor’s Degree from a
12/12/06
Competitive