PROFILE OF ORGANIZATION AND POSITION:
The Department administers and maintains more than 200 parks, playgrounds, and open spaces on 5,600 acres throughout the city, and two outside the city limits - Sharp Park in Pacifica and Camp Mather in the High Sierras. The system also includes 15 large, full-complex recreation centers, nine swimming pools, five golf courses and hundreds of tennis courts, ball diamonds, athletic fields and basketball courts. Also included in the Department's responsibilities are the Marina Yacht Harbor, Candlestick Park, the San Francisco Zoo, and City landmarks such as the Palace of Fine Arts and Coit Tower. The Department has an operating budget of $125 million and a workforce of approximately 1,000 employees. For extensive additional information about the Recreation and Park Department, i.e., Strategic Plan, Recreation Assessment, Golden Gate Park Plan, and Commission-related information, please visit our website at www.parks.sfgov.org.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Under direction of the General Manager, Recreation and Park Department, oversees and manages the development and expansion of partnerships for the Department and marketing properties. Essential functions include directing the development and expansion of partnerships in both the public and private sectors including philanthropy and corporate sponsorships; mangement of department revenue generating properties; overseeing the administration, monitoring and development of existing and new bids, leases and permits; developing sales and marketing strategies to promote department services and facilities; developing and implementing new strategies for increasing department generated revenue; representing the Department at meetings of various legislative bodies, boards, neighborhood groups and commissions; may act for the General Manager in his/her absence.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
1. A baccalaureate degree in Public Administration, Public Policy, Communications or a related field; and
2. Five years of management experience in a corporate, non-profit or public agency with direct responsibilities for increasing revenue and/or partnership opportunities.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience in successfully managing multiple divisions with a focus on providing quality services in a public environment;
- Experience in strategic planning and organizational development in complex organizations;
- Demonstrated experience in working in or closely with non profit or community based organizations;
- Demonstrated community relations and partnering experience;
- Demonstrated experience in fundraising through corporate or private philanthropic sources;
- Extensive experience in organizing marketing campaign;
- Ability to persuade and negotiate in a public environment;
- Knowledge of contract management;
- Thorough knowledge of the principles of budgeting, governmental contract administration, and financial analysis and reporting;
- Ability for creative problem solving; and
- Excellent written, verbal and organizational skills.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
Applications for City and County of San Francisco jobs are being accepted through an online process. Visit www.jobaps.com/sf to begin the application process.
- Click and select the 0954 Partnerships and Resource Development Director (PEX-0954-055748) job announcement
- Click on "Apply" and read and acknowledge the information
- Follow instructions given on the screen
Interested applicants are encouraged to FILE IMMEDIATELY as the recruitment may close at any time. Resumes may be attached to the application; however, resumes will NOT be accepted in lieu of a completed City and County of San Francisco application.
Computer kiosks are located in the lobby of the Department of Human Resources, One South Van Ness, 4th Floor, San Francisco, for use by the public to apply for City jobs. The hours of operation are from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. If you have any questions regarding this recruitment or application process, please contact Lisa Nakamura at (415) 831-2735, or via email at lisa.nakamura@sfgov.org.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:
Note: The normal annual salary range is $139,568- $178,126. Appointments above the maximum of the normal range may be considered based on documented and substantiated recruitment and retention issues or exceptional skills. A special approval process is necessary for appointment above the normal salary range.
In addition to competitive salaries, the City offers flexible benefit plans with pre-tax elections which include: medical and dental insurance; Retirement Plan; Deferred Compensation Plan; Social Security; Long-term Disability Plan; Life Insurance; paid Management Training program; 11 paid holidays per year; 10 floating holidays; 10 to 20 vacation days per year, depending on years of service; and 5 days of paid executive leave per year.
NOTE:
Applicants will be screened for relevant qualifying experience. Additional screening mechanisms may be implemented in order to determine candidates’ qualifications. Only those candidates most qualified will be invited for an interview. Applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement to the interview. Verification of qualifying experience may be required at a later date.
Policy of Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability and Equal Opportunity Statement: The Recreation and Park Department does not discriminate on the basis of disability in employment or in the admission and access to its programs or activities. Persons with disabilities who might need accommodations during the application and selection process should contact Lisa Nakamura (415) 831-2735; or in writing at the address listed on the job announcement as soon as possible after filing the application.
Minorities, Women, and Persons with Disabilities are Encouraged to Apply
An Equal Opportunity Employer
Announcement #: 0954-PEX-055748
Issued: August 14, 2009 RPD/LN
