Land & Natural Resources Program/Project Admi

Are you passionate about environmental stewardship and community engagement? Join our team at Summit County, Utah, where we are committed to preserving and enhancing the natural beauty of our region. We are a stable, family-friendly organization that values diversity and inclusion, and we are looking for a dynamic individual to join our Lands & Natural Resources Division as a Program and Projects Administrator. 

Specific duties include grant discovery, writing, submittal, compliance, tracking, and reporting; budget management and tracking; expenditure processing; procurement, including request for proposal (RFP) writing and management; coordinating and supporting the County’s open space and agricultural lands advisory committees and volunteer programs; and basic office administration. Responsibilities involve conducting community outreach; drafting education and communications materials; procuring and managing contracts and contractors; producing and managing content for L&NR websites; planning and implementing L&NR events; and providing general support and resource coordination for the Division’s complex and varied projects.  

Candidates should possess excellent communication skills, including writing and public speaking; be able to oversee numerous, diverse projects simultaneously; work independently with minimal supervision; and have a genuine interest in land management and natural resources. The ideal candidate is enthusiastic, self-motivated, can work independently, and enjoys working with a wide diversity of partners. 

If you are ready to make a positive impact on Summit County’s natural resources and contribute to the community’s well-being, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Summit County is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply. Job Closes on 11/02/2026 at 5:00 pm MST. 

SALARY: $26.59 - $37.24/ hourly

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in forestry, ecology, biology, natural resources management, or related field; AND
• At least two (2) years of administrative experience in an office setting, including management of budgets, procurement of contracts, and administration of grants; AND
• At least two (2) years of project management or coordination experience; OR
• A combination of education and experience.

BENEFITS:

• $0 Premium health and dental coverage options for you and your dependents 
•  Employer-paid Health Savings Account (HSA) contributions
•  Employer-paid State of Utah retirement plan 401(k) match
•  Employer-paid life and disability insurance
•  Confidential Employee Assistance Program for work-life support
•  Generous PTO paid holidays to maintain work-life balance
•  Paid parental leave and dependent care support
•  Opportunities for performance-based pay, career growth, and tuition reimbursement for professional development
•  Wellness initiatives and recognition programs that celebrate your achievements

PERKS:

• Free Library Card at Summit County Libraries
• Fitness Discounts available at select County Locations
• Deer Valley Ski Passes

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 

• Office Management: Provide administrative support and clerical work.
• Finances: Assist with the maintenance and organization of financial records. Administer multiple grants. Maintain confidential information. 
• Grant Funding: Assist with the discovery, drafting, editing, and submitting of grant applications. Track grant awards, and complete grant reports.
• Contracts: Assist with the preparation, procurement, and maintenance of contracts and agreements between Summit County and landowners, contractors, grantors, and other parties.
• Board Activities: Coordinate, support, and attend monthly open space advisory board meetings, including preparing agendas, keeping minutes and other records, preparing reports, and ensuring compliance with the Utah Open Meetings Act requirements.
• Volunteer Management: Lead the development, administration, training, and record keeping for the L&NR ambassador program and other volunteer efforts. Oversee and/or support other volunteer projects as assigned. 
• Project Administration:  Administer natural resource program and project budgets, schedules, and scopes of work.
• Public Outreach and Engagement: Work closely with a variety of Summit County staff to communicate with and engage the public through community-based conservation initiatives, outreach, and awareness campaigns. Develop programs that support the Division’s projects such as promoting open space, conservation, and recreation initiatives, wildfire adaptive communities, and resilient forest management.
• Communications: Design, update, and maintain content for L&NR websites and work closely with the County Communications and Public Engagement team to maintain presence on social media and through other platforms. 
• Event Planning: Create, organize, and prepare meetings, events, workshops, field tours, and others as assigned. 
• Compliance: Ensure compliance with funding requirements, County codes, County policies and state statutes.
• General: Answer phone calls and emails, provide customer service, copy/print/scan documents, maintain office supplies, develop, and maintain record keeping systems and support other employees as needed. Ensure all operations are conducted in a safe and efficient manner.  
• Performs other duties as assigned.