Zoo Community Engagement Manager
City of El Paso, El Paso, TX, United States
Qualifications
MOS CODES:
None
Education and Experience: Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Business, Public Administration, Public Relations, Communications, or a closely related field and four (4) years of experience involving the development and coordination of public events, community outreach, or public information; or four (4) years of administrative experience which involved budgeting, grant administration, or sponsorship development, including two (2) years of supervisory experience.
Licenses and Certificates: Valid Texas Class “C” Driver’s License or equivalent from another state by the date of appointment.
Responsibilities
Under general direction, develop, implement, and coordinate projects and program activities to promote, support, and integrate community involvement in the El Paso Zoo.
Plan, develop, and implement strategies to facilitate community involvement in the El Paso Zoo. Develop and implement policies, procedures, and protocols designed to obtain community input on the Zoo’s initiatives.
Conduct stakeholder assessments and meet with neighborhood residents, leaders, and community groups to identify trends, ideas, and available resources.
Facilitate public dialogues and consensus to develop community‑driven projects and initiatives.
Assess community concerns, values, and opinions on the Zoo’s projects, programs, and initiatives.
Develop, execute, and evaluate the effectiveness of Zoo events, projects, and initiatives. Facilitate formation of public and private partnerships, business alliances, and inter‑local agreements that foster conservation development.
Advise local communities or cooperatives on conservation programs, planning, and marketing initiatives.
Collaborate with other jurisdictions, the business community, civic groups, and other stakeholders to integrate initiatives.
Identify opportunities and prospects to solicit and negotiate new or expanded events and/or program operations.
Advocate for locating events, services, and facilities by arranging and participating in related outreach.
Plan and develop funding sources and fundraising goals. Research available funding from private, local, state, and federal sources.
Seek input from managers about special projects for possible grant funding.
Write and review grant applications and ensure annual grant funding and reporting deadlines are met.
Network with current funding organizations and potential funding sources.
Identify and maintain a network of potential donors to support financial goals.
Solicit corporate prospects and maintain relationships with current corporate contributors.
Meet with representatives of funding sources to develop proposals or assist with developing and innovating new projects, events, or programs.
Work with staff to schedule and implement events and programs to expand membership and fundraising drives, and other promotional events.
Consult with staff to develop and implement public information training materials, bulletins, and presentations. Establish and maintain effective relationships with community leaders, City officials, media, and the general public.
Inform City officials of community events and issues through various media such as written reports, conferences, and community meetings.
Organize forums, walking tours, conferences, and other community events and meetings.
Assist in the management, staging, and execution of Zoo Events. Implement the vendor selection process.
Coordinate contracts with sponsors and vendors.
Manage the planning and logistics execution of department events.
Develop and maintain relationships with venue personnel and relevant City departments.
Represent the Zoo at City Council meetings, boards and commissions, and community events as required.
Perform administrative duties. Compile, edit, and submit grants in final format.
Ensure that expenditures comply with grant endowment provisions.
Evaluate program activities and recommend changes as appropriate.
Manage the computer data system to maintain accurate and updated sponsor and donor information.
Conduct market research to determine needs and evaluate the effectiveness of projects.
Coordinate with volunteer committees to accomplish specific fundraising goals.
Prepare, monitor, submit, and justify division budget.
Market new ideas and events to promote Zoo activities, events, and programs.
Note: Applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. This position will close when a preset number of qualified applications have been received.
Important Note: The required Supplemental Questions and answers are considered an examination component and will generate a score. Applicants are being tested on a conditional basis pending a review of minimum qualifications. Applications will be reviewed for applicants who pass the Supplemental Questions exam. Per CSC Rules & Regulations, after review of the minimum qualifications for applicants that pass the Supplemental Questions exam, a passing score, combined with applicable seniority points and veteran points, will be used to create a list of candidates.
Applicants with foreign diplomas, transcripts, and degrees must have all documents translated and evaluated by an agency of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) prior to submitting them to the Human Resources Department. Please visit www.naces.org/members for more information.
A résumé and/or other documents will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Comments such as “See résumé” are not acceptable and will result in the application being considered incomplete.
To qualify for this position, the required education, experience, knowledge, and skills must be clearly stated on your application’s employment history. We do not use any information on your resume to review if you meet the minimum qualifications for this position.
Failure to fully detail all experience and job duties in the application, or copying/pasting directly from the job specification, or responses referring to your résumé will eliminate you from consideration for the position.
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None
Education and Experience: Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Business, Public Administration, Public Relations, Communications, or a closely related field and four (4) years of experience involving the development and coordination of public events, community outreach, or public information; or four (4) years of administrative experience which involved budgeting, grant administration, or sponsorship development, including two (2) years of supervisory experience.
Licenses and Certificates: Valid Texas Class “C” Driver’s License or equivalent from another state by the date of appointment.
Responsibilities
Under general direction, develop, implement, and coordinate projects and program activities to promote, support, and integrate community involvement in the El Paso Zoo.
Plan, develop, and implement strategies to facilitate community involvement in the El Paso Zoo. Develop and implement policies, procedures, and protocols designed to obtain community input on the Zoo’s initiatives.
Conduct stakeholder assessments and meet with neighborhood residents, leaders, and community groups to identify trends, ideas, and available resources.
Facilitate public dialogues and consensus to develop community‑driven projects and initiatives.
Assess community concerns, values, and opinions on the Zoo’s projects, programs, and initiatives.
Develop, execute, and evaluate the effectiveness of Zoo events, projects, and initiatives. Facilitate formation of public and private partnerships, business alliances, and inter‑local agreements that foster conservation development.
Advise local communities or cooperatives on conservation programs, planning, and marketing initiatives.
Collaborate with other jurisdictions, the business community, civic groups, and other stakeholders to integrate initiatives.
Identify opportunities and prospects to solicit and negotiate new or expanded events and/or program operations.
Advocate for locating events, services, and facilities by arranging and participating in related outreach.
Plan and develop funding sources and fundraising goals. Research available funding from private, local, state, and federal sources.
Seek input from managers about special projects for possible grant funding.
Write and review grant applications and ensure annual grant funding and reporting deadlines are met.
Network with current funding organizations and potential funding sources.
Identify and maintain a network of potential donors to support financial goals.
Solicit corporate prospects and maintain relationships with current corporate contributors.
Meet with representatives of funding sources to develop proposals or assist with developing and innovating new projects, events, or programs.
Work with staff to schedule and implement events and programs to expand membership and fundraising drives, and other promotional events.
Consult with staff to develop and implement public information training materials, bulletins, and presentations. Establish and maintain effective relationships with community leaders, City officials, media, and the general public.
Inform City officials of community events and issues through various media such as written reports, conferences, and community meetings.
Organize forums, walking tours, conferences, and other community events and meetings.
Assist in the management, staging, and execution of Zoo Events. Implement the vendor selection process.
Coordinate contracts with sponsors and vendors.
Manage the planning and logistics execution of department events.
Develop and maintain relationships with venue personnel and relevant City departments.
Represent the Zoo at City Council meetings, boards and commissions, and community events as required.
Perform administrative duties. Compile, edit, and submit grants in final format.
Ensure that expenditures comply with grant endowment provisions.
Evaluate program activities and recommend changes as appropriate.
Manage the computer data system to maintain accurate and updated sponsor and donor information.
Conduct market research to determine needs and evaluate the effectiveness of projects.
Coordinate with volunteer committees to accomplish specific fundraising goals.
Prepare, monitor, submit, and justify division budget.
Market new ideas and events to promote Zoo activities, events, and programs.
Note: Applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. This position will close when a preset number of qualified applications have been received.
Important Note: The required Supplemental Questions and answers are considered an examination component and will generate a score. Applicants are being tested on a conditional basis pending a review of minimum qualifications. Applications will be reviewed for applicants who pass the Supplemental Questions exam. Per CSC Rules & Regulations, after review of the minimum qualifications for applicants that pass the Supplemental Questions exam, a passing score, combined with applicable seniority points and veteran points, will be used to create a list of candidates.
Applicants with foreign diplomas, transcripts, and degrees must have all documents translated and evaluated by an agency of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) prior to submitting them to the Human Resources Department. Please visit www.naces.org/members for more information.
A résumé and/or other documents will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Comments such as “See résumé” are not acceptable and will result in the application being considered incomplete.
To qualify for this position, the required education, experience, knowledge, and skills must be clearly stated on your application’s employment history. We do not use any information on your resume to review if you meet the minimum qualifications for this position.
Failure to fully detail all experience and job duties in the application, or copying/pasting directly from the job specification, or responses referring to your résumé will eliminate you from consideration for the position.
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