Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, and implement strategies to facilitate community involvement in the El Paso Zoo.
• Develops and implements policies, procedures, and protocols designed to obtain community input on the El Paso Zoo initiatives.
• Conduct stakeholder assessments, meet with neighborhood residents, leaders, and community groups to identify trends, ideas, and available resources.
• Facilitates public dialogues and consensus to develop community-driven projects and initiatives.
• Assess community concerns, values, and opinions on the El Paso Zoo projects, programs, and initiatives.
• Develop, execute, and evaluate the effectiveness of Zoo events, projects, and initiatives.
• Involves: Facilitating formation of public and private partnerships, business alliances, and inter-local agreements that foster conservation development, and advising 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.
• Involves: Researching available funding from private, local, state, and federal sources.
• Seeks input from managers about special projects for possible grant funding.
• Write and review grant applications.
• 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.
• Solicit support for Zoo sponsorships.
• Meet with representatives of funding sources to develop proposals or assist with developing and innovating new projects, events, or programs.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or higher in Business, Public Administration, Public Relations, Communications, or a closely related field
• 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.
• Valid Texas Class "C" Driver's License or equivalent from another state by the date of appointment.

Benefits

• LIFE AND HEALTH INSURANCE: The City of El Paso is a self-insured entity with a third-party administrator for Medical and Pharmacy benefits. Basic Life Insurance Coverage is available at no cost to eligible employees. Additional Life Insurance and coverage for your dependents are also available.
• Optional Dental, Vision, and Short Term Disability coverage.
• Health Savings Account or Flexible Spending Account options.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with access to mental health sessions and counselors.
• Wellness Program with wellness incentives, fitness tests, biometrics, group fitness, health coaching, etc.
• Tuition Assistance Program for Degree, Certifications, Continuing Education, and Books & Equipment.
• Vacation leave accrual details by years of service.
• Sick leave with pay.
• Pregnancy leave policies and related sick leave usage.
• Legal holidays and provisions for holiday scheduling.