What are the responsibilities and job description for the Economic Development and Recreation Specialist position at Franklin County Civil Service?
Job Summary
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced individual to fill the position of Tourism Recreation Coordinator. This role will play a critical part in effectively working with outside agencies to improve County Tourism.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinates the implementation of the County's multi-use Trails Master Plan, working with various agencies;
- Identifies, writes, and administers grants related to tourism, as well as assists in administering all department-related grants;
- Monitors and maintains records of the expenditure of grant-related funds to ensure appropriate use and maximize reimbursement from funding sources;
- Manages the administrative functions of numerous recreational clubs within the County;
- Works with various sports, recreation, and entertainment groups to include attracting, promoting, and hosting events within the County;
- Assists with marketing of special events within the County as directed;
- Maintains signage inventory for multi-use trails;
- Develops, implements, monitors, and enforces a plan for the multi-use trail system;
- Assesses the assets required for supporting the County's multi-use trail system and recommends updates or changes to the Director of Economic Development;
- Works closely with the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation to coordinate work plans, volunteer stewardship agreements, and work performed by volunteers;
- Cordinates work performed by volunteers, working closely with NYS Department of Environmental Conservation;
- Meets with landowners, recreational groups, government officials, and other interested parties for the development and maintenance of trails;
- Performs website maintenance and creates content related to the County's multi-use trails;
- Maintains related social media accounts;
- Assists with marketing of the multi-use trail system;
- Utilizes, maintains, and supports tourism destination management programs;
- Assists with the development of the tourism destination management plan, including annual review, updates, and reporting;
- Prepares a variety of records and reports;
- Organizes and conducts public meetings related to the agency;
- Cordinates and communicates trail grooming schedules within the County;
- Attends trade shows, conferences, trainings, meetings, etc. related to the tourism and the multi-use trail system.
