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Position Requirements <br /> The position of head person at Hendricks Park is multi - faceted and challenging to fill. Some <br /> of the more critical requirements are: <br /> • place knowledge in terms of the overall Park, its history, and its various components <br /> • an integrated vision for the Park consistent with the FMP <br /> • ability to reach out and include important constituencies <br /> • extensive knowledge of horticulture, native plants, and urban forest ecosystems <br /> • ability to motivate and coordinate, as an effective team, employees, temps, and <br /> volunteers <br /> One key shift in focus for the position being recommended by FoHP is less administration <br /> and more hands -on internal Park development. It appears that in recent years the position has <br /> moved to one of mostly administrative duties, many of which could hopefully be done by <br /> other staff at POS headquarters. FoHP believes that the single most important focus for the <br /> head person is delivering on the vision of the FMP and creating an integrated Park <br /> environment that provides enhanced social, cultural, and educational opportunities for the <br /> community at large. <br /> Suggested Qualifications for the position: <br /> Administrative qualities: <br /> (1) Good communication skills — necessary for interaction with public and interest <br /> groups as well as coordination of public /private partnership <br /> (2) Good supervisory skills — for leading other workers, scheduling activities, and <br /> coordinating outside work with other departments, contractors, and volunteers <br /> (3) Gains respect from park staff and other groups who work in and support the park in <br /> various ways, and also from members of the public who use the park <br /> (4) Active support for and involvement in the public /private partnership between POS <br /> and FoHP <br /> (5) Community organizational experience such as enlisting and coordinating volunteers; <br /> liaison with schools, community programs, and non - profits <br /> (6) Leadership skills, so temporary workers, work -study students, FoHP and other <br /> volunteer groups will want to work with the person <br /> Park Specific qualities: <br /> (1) Local knowledge of Hendricks Park — in terms of ecosystems, gardens, plants, <br /> infrastructure, operations, and neighborhood relations <br />