The Business Services Coordinator of Partnership & Development plays a pivotal role in facilitating administrative and professional functions within the organization. Under the supervision of senior management, this position has oversight of relationships and contractual agreements with partners, community groups, elected officials, and other stakeholders. They are responsible for developing and maintaining partner relationships and oversight of relationships and contractual agreements with partners, community groups, elected officials, and other stakeholders. This individual performs professional work primarily in the administration office and other BREC facilities as needed to coordinate between internal BREC departments and external groups, providing support for various departments and the general public. Their responsibilities also include fostering business relationships, creating collaborative alliances across the agency, and ensuring compliance with relevant policies, procedures, and regulations.Education Required:Graduation from an accredited four (4) year college or university.
Area of Study (major) Required: Recreation Management and Programming, Business or Public Administration, or related field
Certification(s) Required:N/A
License(s) Required: Valid LA Driver’s License
Years Relevant Work Experience: Minimum 3 years of progressive relevant experience. Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Proven capability to effectively collaborate and coordinate with staff at all agency levels, encompassing diverse experiences and educational backgrounds.
• Knowledge of and skill in the use of various software applications such as Outlook, Microsoft Office Suite;
• Strong leadership, interpersonal and organizational skills
• Good problem-solving skills: ability to work independently; demonstrate sound judgment.
• Self-assured in public speaking, with the ability to articulate ideas effectively.
• Ability to plan, develop, implement, and administer various types of evaluation tools
• Ability to analyze and interpret reports to determine effective conclusions
• Ability to effectively prioritize work and manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Ability to develop and maintain a budget, complete reports such as financial, payroll, and activity reports according to established BREC financial procedures.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with BREC employees and staff, volunteers, community interest groups that include partners, and patron as well as delegates in the parish.
• Ability to quickly learn BREC policies and procedures
• Ability to supervise and work in a team environment• Demonstrates a mentality aligned with volunteerism and community service.
• Skill in the use of modern office equipment, database and presentation software uses, and peripheral equipment.
• Ability to apply good work habits such as punctuality, reliability, preciseness, and dependability in order to effectively complete assigned tasks and contribute to the smooth operation of the department and division.Essential Functions and Duties:
• Coordinates and recommends on BREC’s Partnership, Community Engagement, and Sponsorship policies and processes as well processes related to philanthropic naming of BREC assets
• Works with prospective partners to review organizational documentation and partnership proposals
• Review and evaluate BREC-sponsored activities to ensure effectiveness, high quality programs, cost effectiveness and customer satisfaction;
• Plans, develops, organizes, coordinates, promotes, and directs well-balanced community engagement programs and activities.
• Execute mechanisms for tracking and reporting the status of prospective partnerships.
• Communicates recommendations/suggestions/outcomes from public or in-house surveys and observations to the relevant supervisors and department Directors
• Coordinates project budget; manages revenues and expenditures and prepares financial reports; develops and monitors performance measures, statistics, program service evaluations, marketing efforts and other daily administrative functions
• Conducts regular team meetings with BREC staff and external partners to monitor, manage, and coordinate progress toward partnership goals, ensuring contractual obligations are met by all parties Identify and develop cooperative partnership opportunities.
• Communicates and meets regularly with community partners, civic groups, and business organizations surrounding the appropriate facilities; serves as primary contact.
• Trains staff in general programming evaluation and partnerships development to include effective customer service, and related professional skills.
• Research ways to maximize exposure, generate and increase revenue and improve awareness of services.
• Align partnership relationships and activities with agency strategic goals
Secondary Job Duties:
• Collaborate with Communications for all media relations, social media communication, media production and general branding.
• Collaborate with all applicable BREC departments and staff to create a teamwork atmosphere as it relates to partnerships.
• Assumes duties in absence of supervisor-of-record to respond to immediate concerns to ensure efficiency and prompt service to employees and the public.
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. They will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties as requested by their supervisor.This is a salaried 40 hours per week position which may require additional hours worked to complete job functions. Flexibility in scheduling is available to accommodate routine, periodic, and seasonal schedule fluctuations. Ability to work flexible hours, including some nights and weekends
Resumes willnot be accepted in lieu of a completed application. If you do not complete each section of this application (i.e. work experience, education, or etc.) to demonstrate that you meet the eligibility and minimum qualification requirements described in this announcement, your application will be deemed incomplete and you will be ineligible for further consideration for this vacancy.
An offer of employment is contingent on passing a pre-employment criminal background check, Motor Vehicle Records check, drug screen and physical.
