Manager, Program Services

Job Posting End Date: February 2, 2025 at 11:59pm CST

Hiring range: $70,012 to $84,011 ($33.66 to $40.39 per hour). Starting rate will depend on experience, education, and qualifications. Advancement opportunities exist for individuals motivated to move up within Anoka County.

Come join our team at Anoka County where you can serve your community while enjoying the benefits of work-life balance! This includes 24 days paid of flexible time off and up to 12.5 holidays your first year.

In order to be considered for this position, information to support your answers must be included in your application. A resume attachment is optional and cannot be used in place of this application. Applications must be received by the closing deadline of 11:59pm on 02/02/2025 in order to be considered.

Position Description

The Anoka County Parks mission is to positively impact the quality of life in Anoka County by providing parks, outdoor recreation, and leisure services for the public. Our mission encompasses the protection of the natural environment, improving the health of citizens, and supporting a strong local economy. The department has an immediate opening for a Manager, Program Services who will perform various duties. Some of the critical responsibilities of this position include providing leadership for educational park programs including design, implementation of environmental educational, outdoor recreation, and outreach programs that serve school groups and the general public.

This is a full-time, exempt, on-site position. Interviews will take place the week of February 10, 2025 for those selected to move forward in the hiring process. 

Pay & Benefits

• Salary: $70,012 to $84,011 ($33.66 to $40.39 per hour).

• 2025 Anoka County Salary Schedule Grade 34: $72,012 to $98,009 ($33.66 to $47.12 per hour).

• 24 days of paid flexible time off and up to 12.5 paid holidays.

• Comprehensive insurance, including medical, dental, vision, flex benefits and more at https://www.anokacountymn.gov/Benefits

• Medical and dental clinic exclusive to employees, located at the Anoka County Government Center.

• Pension plan and other retirement investment options.

• Advancement/professional development opportunities.

Work Location

• This position will work at Wargo Nature Center, located at 7701 Main St, Lino Lakes, MN 55038.

• Expected work hours are Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Job Duties and Responsibilities
These examples are not all inclusive and are intended to be illustrative of primary responsibilities of an Anoka County Manager, Program Services.

• Direct comprehensive park programs and facilities operations, including budgeting, planning, and implementation.

• Oversee a team of programmers and monitor performance of park programs against operational goals, including quality, effectiveness, and safety.

• Apply for grants, administer funding to programs, track spending, and ensure commitments are met.

• Oversee the design and implementation of programs that support the park’s environmental education, outdoor recreation, and outreach objectives.

• Provide direction for planning and implementation of programs to educate and engage the public regarding natural resources and wildlife, such as presentations and interactive stations, off-site programming at schools, scout programs, and summer day camps.

• Review, analyze, and prepare reports, records, and directives regarding park programs.

• Implement a system-wide risk management program and manage emergency situations.

• Provide direction to program services staff to prioritize workloads, train/mentor team members, and collaborate and coordinate with leaders and teams throughout the county.

• Play an active role on the Parks Department leadership team.

Qualifications and Requirements:

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Needed

• Bachelor’s degree and 5 years (2,080 annual hours) of job-related experience.

• In lieu of the required education, an equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.

• Successfully pass driver’s license background check.

• Must have valid driver's license and vehicle available for business use.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Needed

• Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships cross functional