JOB: Salt Lake County Zoo, Arts and Parks Program Coordinator (Deadline: February 6)

Requisition Number:	13-986
Job Title:	Zoo, Arts and Parks Program Coordinator
Salary:	$14.57
Salary Grade:	18
Opening Date:	01/23/2013
Closing Date:	02/06/2013
Position Type:	Full-Time
Work Hours:	40
Department:	Community Services
Division:	Zoo, Arts and Parks-3594
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Work Location:	Salt Lake County Government Center - 2001 South State Street
Important Information:	Salt Lake County Zoo, Arts and Parks (ZAP) oversees the funding of approximately 160 cultural organizations. They have the lofty challenge of facilitating the application process for hundreds of non-profit organizations within Salt Lake County.   ZAP is therefore looking for a well-organized person who can coordinate the application process, manage the brown bag networking program, assist in the implementation of the ZAP social media plan and overall administration of the program.  They will have  an in-depth knowledge of and genuine interest in arts and culture.  They will appreciate the various technologies available and help enhance the ZAP program efforts to digitize and streamline the application process. To learn more about ZAP, please visit their website: http://www.zap.slco.org/zapArts/index.html
Position Description:	JOB SUMMARY Provides overall administration of the arts and cultural grants programs and manages the brown bag networking series. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Arts Administration, Public Administration or other closely related field OR an equivalent combination of education and experience. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Assists in the administration of the annual grant application process. Revises applications and guides as necessary, provides training and technical assistance to non-profit arts and culture applicants. Assists with the preparation and compliance of contracts and agreements following Federal, State and County requirements and ordinances. Manages the monthly brown bag networking sessions. Implements data collection and prepares reports based on application data. Prepares monthly invoices. Assists with meeting planning and logistics. Prepares minutes for advisory board and other meetings. Assists in the development, oversight, and implementation of the ZAP social media plan and updates the ZAP website. Assists with special projects and research. Files documents and oversees retention plan. Assists in the oversight of potential interns. Represents ZAP on task forces and committees. Attends recipient and applicant activities. Assists with program development and implementation. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (KSA) Knowledge of: Arts and Cultural organizations and their functions Non-profit management Grants management (preparation and monitoring) Communications and public relations methods and techniques Customer Service Skills and Abilities to: Work with computer software related to job specific duties (MS Office, Filemaker, etc.) Organize and prioritize Understand, implement, and follow policies and procedures Flexibility with assignments, environments and coworkers Professionally represent the organization both internally and Externally Manage several projects simultaneously Communicate effectively verbally and in writing Operate office business equipment Apply here: https://www2.apply2jobs.com/SaltLakeCounty/ProfExt/index.cfm?fuseaction=mExternal.showJob&RID=986&CurrentPage=2