Park Naturalist jobs in Ogden, UT

Position: Park Director for Ogden’s George S. Eccles Dinosaur Park

Job Goal: To implement the Dinosaur Parks Mission through active management of staff, programs, fundraising, and educational activities.

Salary Range: $75,000 - $120,000 per year salary, plus bonus potential based upon park performance.

Reports to: Board of Directors

Supervises: Entire Museum Management team, all staff members, and Park Volunteers

Work Hours: Full-Time Salaried Exempt Position, including some weekends and holidays

Ideal Candidates possess the following skills:

· Park / Museum Management Experience

· Experience writing and applying for Grants

· Experience working with municipalities

· HR & Employee Management

· Finance Experience (balance sheet, P&L Statements)

· Dynamic and able to think outside the box

· Enthusiastic about community education

· Experience working with Non-Profit Organizations

Essential Job functions:

· Establishes and maintains effective communication with the Board of Directors.

· Coordinates all Board-related activities and meetings with Board Liaison.

· Implement policies set by the Board and create procedures to carry out those policies.

· Manages the Daily operation of the park to ensure profitability.

· Helps to identify grants, selects, develops grant projects, and prepares information for grants.

· Oversees and maintains Donor and Grant records.

· Oversees all contracts and financial records relating to grants.

· Provide monthly reporting on Financial and attendance figures to DP Foundation members and appropriate Ogden City officials

· Ensures consistent progress toward the park's financial stability.

· Maintains the Park's policy manual through coordination with the Dinosaur Park Foundation Board.

· Protects and maintains the Park's Assets.

· Assists the Board of Directors in planning and implementing strategic business plans.

· Coordinates the Board's development and fundraising efforts, by overseeing Board liaisons identifying prospects, providing promotional materials, and corresponding with prospects as needed.

· Serves on all Board committees or assigns an Operational Staff member to such committees.

· Assists the Board in developing short and long-term operational and project budgets.

· Assists the Board in developing short- and long-term Capital and project budgets.

· Supervises all employees of the park and provides clear leadership.

· Assists the DP Board of Directors by defining staff assignments, staff roles, and responsibilities.

· Assists DP Board in providing applicants for employment for review and hire.

· Trains staff through regular staff meetings or assigns Operational Managers to hold needed training.

· Presides over monthly Management meetings.

· Executes all contracts as approved by Dinosaur Park Board

· Develops and oversees the park's exhibits including needed repairs and exhibit expansion.

· Schedules and oversees special events.

· Continues education and that of the staff regarding business management and relevant paleontology issues

· Serves as a spokesperson representing the Dinosaur Park.

· Serves on other boards and committees whose goals are compatible with the park's mission.

· Performs other duties as assigned by the Board of directors

· Manages Museum's website

How to Apply: Qualified candidates may send resume to shane@compasscareerfairs.com

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $75,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Holidays
• Weekends as needed

Application Question(s):

• Please provide any experience you have working with City Municipalities
• Please provide any experience you have writing and applying for Grants

Experience:

• Supervising experience: 5 years (Required)
• Management: 5 years (Required)
• Grant writing: 2 years (Required)
• Nonprofit management: 3 years (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Ogden, UT 84401: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person