Central Fresno Weed and Seed Site Coordinator
Job Description:
Job Title: Central Fresno Weed and Seed Site Coordinator
Reports To: Vice President Community Impact
FLSA Status: Full-time, Temporary Grant-Funded, Exempt
ROLE
This is a 1 year funded position with primary responsibility the management of the Central Fresno Weed and Seed Site to ensure successful implementation of highly collaborative community development and human services programs that lead to an improved quality of life through enhanced resident involvement. Directly reports to the Vice President Community Impact.
RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
1. Lead the development, maintenance and implementation of the Central Fresno Weed and Seed site as described in the U.S. Department of Justice, Executive Office of Weed and Seed guidelines.
2. Facilitate the governance role of the Weed and Seed Steering Committee, through such activities as data gathering, program reporting, meeting support.
3. Staff and coordinate subcommittees including Weeding, Seeding, and Evaluation.
4. Monitor the implementation and evaluation of the Central Weed and Seed strategic plan.
5. Increase participation in seeding activities by neighborhood and external stakeholders with an emphasis on public services and businesses serving the site area.
6. Serve as liaison between the Weed and Seed Steering Committee and the fiscal agent, service providers and law enforcement.
7. Pursue sustainable sources of funding and social capital for the Weed and Seed strategy.
8. Guide and assist the Weed and Seed Steering Committee, identifying and coordinating resources, networking with City and County officials, and determining feasibility of services offered by a provider agency, supporting those accepted by the Weed and Seed Steering Committee.
9. Establish a system to maintain identification of community needs in the target area and develop options for meeting those needs to be approved by the Weed and Seed Steering Committee.
10. Serve as liaison and coordinator for Weed and Seed Steering Committee projects.
11. Ensure the funded agencies are fulfilling their Memorandum of Agreement commitments.
12. Develop a program for volunteer recruitment and training.
13. Provide United Way Board of Directors; Vice President Community Impact; and Steering Committee with monthly written reports regarding activities and progress during the proceeding month, and develop quarterly reports to file with the Department of Justice.
14. Represent United Way of Fresno County and all community partners associated with this grant professionally and competently.
15. Personally endorse the purposes and programs of United Way and answer questions when appropriate.
16. Demonstrate a positive attitude and initiative as an enthusiastic team member.
17. Other duties as assigned.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTION
Must be able to juggle multiple time-sensitive projects simultaneously on a continuous basis, to communicate on the phone and in person, be able to drive a car, to work extended hours as needed, work with minimum supervision, exercise sound judgment at all times, and be at work, consistently, on a full-time basis.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Directly supervises support person. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing and training volunteer(s) and employee; planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance; reward and discipline; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Bachelor’s degree and two years of related experience.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret program reports, financial reports, and grant/funding guidelines. Ability to respond to inquiries or complaints from residents, regulatory agencies, and non-profit partners. Ability to effectively present information to community groups, residents and/or boards of directors. Bilingual Spanish is desirable.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Ability to apply principles of logic to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems. Ability to deal with a variety of abstract and concrete variables.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Current Drivers License and verifiable automobile insurance.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms; kneel and talk and hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
FUNDING SOURCE
The Central Fresno Weed & Seed Project is funded through the U.S. Department of Justice for the following period: October 1, 2008 through September 30, 2009. While this is a 5 year project, funding is approved annually. Failure to receive adequate funding may result in termination of any temporary grant funded position without recourse.
DISCLAIMER
This job description lists typical examples of work and is not intended to include every job duty and responsibility specific to a position. An employee may be required to perform other related duties not listed in the job description provided that such duties are characteristic of the position.
UNITED WAY OF FRESNO COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
UWFC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, origin, gender, national origin, age, marital status, military service, disability or sexual orientation. Reasonable accommodation provided upon request. All applicants tentatively selected for this position will be required to pass a background screening and submit to any required tests to screen for illegal drug and alcohol use prior to appointment. Application evaluation may involve interviews, written tests and/or other appropriate screening tools.
How to apply:
To apply for this position, send cover letter and resume to:
Human Resources
United Way of Fresno County
4949 E. Kings Canyon Road
Fresno, CA 93727
Or email:
info@unitedwayfresno.org
