Employment Opportunity District Office Manager
Application Deadline: Open until filled
The Mariposa County Resource Conservation District is seeking applications for a highly motivated, self-directed and enthusiastic District Office Manager to oversee all aspects of District operations under direction of Board of Directors and in conjunction with the District Office Assistant.
Background and Summary
The Mariposa County Resource Conservation District (RCD) is a special district committed to providing non-regulatory leadership for the protection, restoration, and/or development of land, water, and related natural resources of Mariposa County. Ongoing projects promote natural resource conservation in relation to farming and ranching operations and urban and rural landowners. The RCD is entirely grant funded with programs focusing on habitat restoration, water quality protection, water conservation, and education for county residents including youth.
The District Office Manager reports to a 5 member Board of Directors (Board) and assists the Board in the development and execution of District programs and policies. The RCD Board and District Office Manager work closely with the United States Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS).
Candidates need to embrace, support, and achieve the mission of the RCD, by managing all day to day administrative activities as described below.
Duties and Responsibilities include:
- Completion and submission of all grant invoices and reports
- Maintenance of all business and personnel files
- Attending and taking minutes at monthly Board meetings
- Monitoring grant budgets
- Preparing monthly financial reports and annual budgets for audit purposes in coordination with the Office Assistant
- Maintaining and updating the RCD website, Facebook page and marketing materials
- Maintain communication with the public and serve as liaison between public and the Board.
- Maintain and enhance the RCD Boards’ working relationships with appropriate officials at the local, county, state, regional, and federal levels.
- Participate in community outreach as directed by the Board such as the annual plant sale and other events
Other duties as assigned by the Board. This position works independently of direct day-to-day supervision. Policy and program direction is received from the District Board.
Skills and Qualifications
- Undergraduate degree in Resource Management, Natural or Applied Science, Public or Business Administration, or equivalent education and experience
- Demonstrated experience in administration, planning, budgeting, grant and fiscal management
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills: Ability to develop effective and comprehensive reports, correspondence and other written materials.
Position Information
The District Office Manager position is a permanent part-time position (30 hours per week). Job related, reimbursable travel is required occasionally. Valid California driver’s license and proof of insurance is required. Applicants must submit a letter of interest, resume, and contact information for 3 professional references to: Mariposa County Resource Conservation District, Attn: David Mecchi, President, by mail to P.O Box 746 Mariposa, CA 95338 or in person to 5039 Fairgrounds Rd. Mariposa, CA 95338 or email the application to: mariposacountyrcd.tposey@gmail.com.