Education and Outreach Supervisor - Parks

Education and Outreach Supervisor - Parks

Salary

$2,352.73 - $3,411.46 Biweekly

Location

Frisco, TX

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

202600155

Department

Parks & Recreation

Division

PARKS AND RECREATION ADMIN

Opening Date

07/17/2026

Closing Date

8/17/2026 11:59 PM Central

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Summary

Under the direction of the Natural Resources Manager, the Education & Outreach Supervisor is responsible for supervising the development, organization, implementation and evaluation of educational and outreach programs targeting schools, community organizations, neighborhood associations and the general citizenry to increase participation and public awareness of the natural resources managed by the City. Supervises assigned staff of the Natural Resources Division.

The intent of this position description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbent(s) in this position. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties in this description and incumbent(s) may be required to perform position-related tasks other than those specifically listed in this description.

Essential Job Functions & Other Important Duties

• Counsels, disciplines, recruits, trains, oversees, coordinates, schedules and evaluates assigned staff, contractors and volunteers.
• Manages and participates in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies and priorities for assigned activities and programs; recommends and administers divisional policies and procedures.
• Develops educational programs, activities and presentations to assure ongoing support, promotion and marketing of natural resources and community outreach/involvement programs.
• Oversees the activities associated with the planning and development of outreach programs.
• Provides expertise to community organizations to encourage program development and public support for the Citys natural resources programs.
• Coordinates, organizes, promotes and attends training workshops.
• Recruits teachers for participation in youth natural resources education programs.
• Researches and develops grant opportunities. Responsible for writing and submitting applications for funding; administers grants.
• Maintains, prepares and submits records for monthly and quarterly reports as well as local and state reports.
• Assists Natural Resources Manager in the development of budgets.
• Creates and maintains a database of contacts from campus locations, civic and field-related organizations and commercial entities.
• Coordinates and supervises volunteers, works with Special Projects Coordinator to establish a volunteer base to assist in the development of training materials and educational outreach/community involvement programs.
• Recruits, trains, and supervises work activities of volunteers as necessary to meet established goals.

Other Important Duties:

• May be required to attend City events and meetings.
• May be required to work extended hours, evenings and weekends.
• Participates in local, regional, and national organizations focused on natural resources and environmental programs.
• Attends and participates in meetings, conferences, special events and training.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Regular and consistent attendance for the assigned work hours is essential.

Job Requirements

• Must have the ability to develop creative, innovative educational programs and ideas.
• Must have knowledge of educational and informational presentation techniques for a wide variety of audiences.
• Must have knowledge of newsletter, advertisement, brochure, press release and marketing development techniques.
• Must have knowledge of research, analysis, and application techniques for grant programs and funding preferred.
• Proficiency in the use of computers and related equipment, hardware and software applicable to area of assignment, specifically Microsoft Word, Power Point, Publisher, Access and Excel, as well as the most current Creative Suite from Adobe including Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator.
• Knowledge of City management policies and procedures.
• Skill in effective English oral and written communication and public speaking.
• Skill in effective Spanish oral and written communication skills a plus.

Education, Experience, and Certifications:

• Bachelors Degree in Education, Business Administration, Public Relations, Journalism, or related field and three (3) years related work experience to include one (1) year experience in a supervisory or lead capacity or equivalent combination of education and experience. Related work experience may include coordinating volunteer programs.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screen, criminal background check, and MVR check.
• Must possess a valid State of Texas Drivers License.

Environmental Factors & Conditions/Physical Requirements

• Work is performed in an office setting, off site and at special events.
• Balancing - maintain equilibrium to prevent falling while walking, standing, or crouching.
• Fingering - picking, pinching, typing, working with fingers rather than hand.
• Hearing 1 - perceiving sounds at normal speaking levels, receive information.
• Kneeling - bending legs at knee to come to rest at knees.
• Lifting - raising objects from lower to higher position, moving objects side to side, using upper extremities, back.
• Mental Acuity - ability to make rational decisions through sound logic, deductive reasoning.
• Pulling - use upper extremities to exert force, haul or tug.
• Reaching - extending hands or arms in any direction.
• Repetitive Motion - substantial movements of wrists, hands, fingers.
• Speaking - expressing ideas with spoken word, convey detailed, important instructions accurately, concisely.
• Standing - for sustained periods of time.
• Stooping - bending body downward, forward at waist, with full motion of lower extremities and back.
• Talking 1- expressing ideas by spoken word.
• Visual Acuity 1 - prepare, analyze data, transcribing, computer terminal, extensive reading.
• Visual Acuity 2 - color, depth perception, field of vision.
• Visual Acuity 3 - determine accuracy, neatness, observe facilities/structures.
• Walking - on foot to accomplish tasks, long distances, or site to site.

Work Environment:

• Work performed is primarily light work, exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force to move objects.

Equipment and Tools Utilized:

• Equipment utilized includes personal computer, copier, calculator, fax machine, and department vehicles.

City of Frisco benefits are available to all employees working full-time and scheduled to work at least 30 hours per week. More information is available at http://www.friscotexas.gov/240/Benefits.

01

Do you have a bachelors degree in Education, Business Administration, Public Relations, Journalism, or related field and three (3) years related work experience to include one (1) year experience in a supervisory or lead capacity or equivalent combination of education and experience? Related work experience may include coordinating volunteer programs?

• Yes
• No

02

Are you a current City of Frisco employee who has completed their six-month probationary period?

• Yes
• No

03

Briefly describe educational program that you developed.

Required Question

Employer City of Frisco

Address 6101 Frisco Square Blvd

Frisco, Texas, 75034

Website http://www.friscotexas.gov