Monday, February 15, 2010

Office Administrator, Allegheny County Parks Foundation - Pittsburgh PA

Posted: 2/15/10

Basic Function
Provide administrative services for the Foundation in office management, accounting, scheduling, document preparation and constituent relations.

Reporting Relationship
Reports to Executive Director of the Foundation.

Specific Responsibilities and Duties

Maintain check book for the Foundation per policy.
Pay vendors per agreements.
Type, reproduce proposals and other documents needed for conducting affairs of the Foundation.
Telephone schedule internal and external meetings and key constituent meetings.
Supervise landlord obligations including housekeeping.
Participate in event planning and execution.
Generate and maintain Board and Committee minutes.
Establish and maintain files.
Maintain records for the Foundation.
Maintain productive, collegial relations with Allegheny County Departments, Allegheny County Council, and other external partners.
Perform other administrative duties and responsibilities as requested.

Person Specification

Education
Post secondary education in administrative areas that allow for computer, office management and accounting skills, plus at least three to five years of related office experience.

Values
Passionate commitment toward green design and sustainable development.
Strong orientation toward wellness and healthy lifestyles.
Appreciation and understanding for the unique roles of the public and private sectors and the need for collaboration represented by the foundation.

Compensation: Compensation includes a competitive salary and benefits package.

Office Location: Downtown Pittsburgh

ALLEGHENY COUNTY PARKS FOUNDATION

Overview
The Allegheny County Park System consists of approximately 12,000 acres in 9 regional parks that surround the City of Pittsburgh. The parks are located in a 15 to 20 mile radius from downtown. The park system is rich in recreational, natural and historic resources and has the potential to be one of the finest county park systems in the nation.

On September 27, 2007 County Executive Dan Onorato announced the establishment of the Allegheny County Parks Foundation. With the establishment of the Allegheny County Parks Foundation, many of the goals and recommendations in the Allegheny County Parks Comprehensive Master Plan can be implemented. The Foundation’s charge is to help transform Allegheny County’s parks through funding, asset improvement, increased utilization, and public/private collaboration in order to enhance quality of life in the region.

The Allegheny County Parks Foundation is a nonprofit, nonpartisan, independent organization. The mission of the Allegheny County Parks Foundation is to assist Allegheny County in the maintenance, improvement, protection, preservation, and restoration of Allegheny County park facilities, and to support educational and recreational activities. The Foundation is governed by a Board of Directors comprised of private sector, county, community, and philanthropic leaders. The Foundation focuses on undertaking projects of varying complexity and scope practicing environmental stewardship and sustainable best practices.

TO APPLY: Please send resume, letter, and salary history to Christine Fulton, Executive Director at cfulton@acparksfoundation.org. All applications must be complete and received by March 1, 2010. Equal Opportunity Employer

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