Career Center
Administration Position
| Manager, Gumbo Limbo Environmental Education Complex | |||
| Organization: | City of Boca Raton | ||
| City/County: | Boca Raton/Palm Beach | Posted Date: | 01/27/10 |
| Salary: | $45,312 - $73,824/DOQ | Close Date: | Open Until Filled |
| Description: | |||
| GENERAL DEFINITION OF WORK: Performs difficult professional and intermediate administrative work in supervising and coordinating the educational, recreational, conservation and environmental programs of the complex with all the entities that share the use of the property. Duties include oversight of the programs, operations, communications/public relations, volunteers, and partnerships. This encompasses the Complex buildings, public exhibits, environmental programs, sea turtle program, and facilitation with the FAU laboratory facility, the School District of Palm Beach County, and Gumbo Limbo Nature Center, Inc. Work is performed under general supervision. Supervision is exercised over all Gumbo Limbo personnel, volunteers, and Sea Turtle Conservation staff. TYPICAL FUNCTIONS: Administers city policy and performs administrative activities related to offering public education programs through coordination/cooperation with the partnering entities of the Complex, including: the School District of Palm Beach County, Florida Atlantic University, The Greater Boca Raton Beach & Park District, and Gumbo Limbo, Inc., under the supervision of the Deputy Recreation Services Director; Formulates and coordinates plans for future development of the centers’ programs and continued full use of facilities with complex stakeholders; Provides professional leadership and oversees Environmental Complex operations and programs, staff, and volunteers related to public programs and outreach; Prepares and administers budget; oversees purchases of equipment, materials, and supplies maintains property and complex inventories; Represents the Complex before the FDNR, FDEP, FWC, US Army Corps of Engineers or any regulatory bodies in the acquisition of permits necessary for operations; Oversees the development of interpretive programs, exhibits, the Sea Turtle conservation program, and the rehabitation facility; Conducts public use/patron surveys, seeks grants; maintains working knowledge of scientific research related to the city's Sea Turtle Conservation Program, and Rehab program; Selects, trains, supervises, and evaluates full-time and part-time subordinates; Coordinates public outreach, communications, and development of public and private partnerships to further the mission of the Complex. RELATED TASKS: Oversees programs and the Turtle Conservation Program, including beach monitoring, and the Rehabilitation facility; Coordinates agreements with the School Board of Palm Beach County, Florida Atlantic University, Greater Boca Raton Beach Park District and other regulatory agencies of the State of Florida; Assists with supervision and training of volunteers; coordinates community public relations, volunteers and other interested groups and organizations; Responsible for maintenance and security of grounds and provisions of services; Acts as a liaison to non-profit staff and board in coordination of fundraising activities within the operations and development of the center; Performs related tasks as required. |
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| Qualifications: | |||
| KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Thorough knowledge and ability to assist with the administration and management of a public Environmental Education Complex/ Nature Museum; operation of local government; understanding of nonprofit organizations and public fund raising; thorough knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions of work; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with environmental center staff, facility stakeholders, outside agencies, diverse groups, and individuals in developing and presenting programs; ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; ability to prepare accurate reports; ability to present public presentation, speeches, marketing programs, handling press releases and grant writing. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Any combination of education and experience equivalent to Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university with major course work in Environmental Science, Marine Biology, Zoology, or Biology, and extensive experience in operating a Nature Center/Museum complex or management experience working in or a public education facility/community center, and developing environmental education programs and exhibits. Master's Degree preferred. Ability to complete ATV training within 60 days of employment. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Possession of a valid State of Florida driver’s license. |
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| Contact Person / How to Apply: | |||
| If you are interested in becoming part of a unique and dynamic team, please visit www.myboca.us to apply online. Questions? Please call (561) 393-7805 EOE/DFWP |
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