Trails Program Coordinator (Part Time)

The PositionFrom a relaxing stroll along our scenic lagoons to a more challenging hike through our foothills, the City of Carlsbad offers a variety of beautiful trail experiences for residents and visitors alike. The Trails Program Coordinator plays a key role in supporting these experiences by overseeing the city's Trails Program, coordinating volunteers and maintenance staff, and helping ensure our trail system remains safe, welcoming, and well-maintained for everyone to enjoy.Key ResponsibilitiesUnder supervision of the Parks Superintendent, assist with planning, set up, and management of multiple trails volunteer events, such as trails workdays, ranging from small groups to large groups, quarterly volunteers' meetings, and periodic community hikes. Provide face-to-face volunteer coordination, suggest program improvements, recommend and suggest guidelines and procedures for assigned responsibilities.

Create marketing plan, maps and various documentation for trails volunteer events. Select equipment and supplies for program and activities; prepare routine administrative reports. Assist on trail maintenance projects and events through training, oversight, scheduling, and hands-on support; respond to requests and inquiries from the general public and relevant partner organizations.

Coordinate related projects to ensure that the goals and objectives of trails program are met by performing the duties personally or through other team members/staff. Assist with trail monitoring program assessments. Recruit, train and schedule volunteers for the program.

Perform related duties and responsibilities as assigned.QualificationsKnowledge of:Professional presentations and effective public speaking.Methods, processes, and procedures used in volunteer programs and volunteer event planning.Professional communication techniques, both oral and in writing.Organizational strategies and task implementation processes.Principles of leading and/or supervising staff and providing guidance to volunteers.Safe work practices and regulatory compliance obligations.Public relations, marketing practices and community outreach.Trail Maintenance techniques and appropriate state and local regulations that impact trail maintenance and operations, such as the California State Parks Trail Design and Maintenance Guidelines.Ability to:Effectively organize and schedule volunteer programs.Proficiently use computers and related software applications (MS Office: Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint).Manage programs and projects, including monitoring resources and results.Communicate well with others, including interaction with coworkers, supervisors, volunteers and the general public.Implement program assignments and make adjustments in current and future programs.Work in an outdoor environment, including hiking over uneven terrain and performing maintenance on trails.Experience & EducationMust have high school diploma or G.E.D; some college coursework preferred.Minimum 1 year of experience and/or training performing duties comparable to a Program Coordinator, preferably supplemented by college level courses in parks and recreation, general education, or related field.Experience working with the public.Experience administering and implementing basic maintenance/improvements; preferably in an outdoor setting, such as trails.Necessary Special Requirement:Possession of an appropriate California Driver's License.BenefitsAPPLE Savings PlanEmployee Assistance Program: EAP40 hours of sick leave per fiscal year (July 1- June 30) Eligible to use after the first 90 days of workPart time positions do not have benefits, and cannot exceed 980 hours in a fiscal year (July 1- June 30).