Project Liaison/Program Administrator PARCS City of Fresno

The ideal Program Administrator will demonstrate knowledge and experience in several of the following areas: arts, cultural arts, cultural studies, grant administration and management, program implementation, nonprofit operations, principles of financial management, transparency and ethics in the public sector, customer service, community engagement, project management, public administration, communication, public speaking, evaluation, budgeting, planning, training, and collaborating with a wide diversity of community groups to expand access to resources.


Typical duties for this role will include but are not limited to: providing day-to-day leadership for the team responsible for implementing the Expanded Access to Arts and Culture Grant Program; preparing written reports, memos and presentations for the Commission and the Fresno City Council; tracking progress toward achieving the goals outlined in the Cultural Arts Plan; facilitating a transparent grant application, grant review and grant making process; ensuring fiduciary oversight of grant funding through adherence to all generally accepted accounting principles, administrative orders and laws; providing training and technical assistance to grantees; communicating with stakeholders; and ensuring compliance with all aspects of Measure P and the Expanded Access to Arts and Culture Grant Program.

One vacancy currently exists in the PARCS department. However, the City of Fresno may choose to utilize the applications received through this recruitment for future vacancies.

This is an unclassified position in which the incumbent serves at the will of the Department Director.

Requirements

MINIMIUM REQUIREMENTS

The ideal candidate will possess the following:

Education: Possession of a bachelor’s degree that is acceptable within the United States accredited college or university system.

Experience: Four (4) years of professional experience in media communications, public relations, project management, planning and development, housing, public works programs or a related field.

Substitution: Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.

If qualifying with a degree or accredited college or university credits, please attach a copy of the degree or transcripts to your applicant profile. Applications lacking this documentation may be rejected.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

This role requires some evening and occasional weekend assignments to meet with stakeholders, as well as travel within the City of Fresno to various locations. Possession of a valid California driver’s license will be required at the time of appointment. Candidates considered for hire must provide proof of a valid driver's license and current copy of their driving record at the time of appointment.

Recruitment may be limited to a specific area of expertise as required by operational needs.

Depending upon assignment, some positions may require one or more licenses or certifications.

Eligibles certified for consideration for this position will be required to successfully pass a department interview and a Department of Justice fingerprint process prior to employment with the City of Fresno.

Benefits

Healthcare Plan
Life Insurance
Short Term & Long Term Disability
Retirement Plans
Paid Time Off