Cultural Arts and Nature Coordinator

Lorain-County-Metropolitan-Park-District; Sheffield Township (OH); Vor Ort; USD 37.000 - 72.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Lorain County Metro Parks seeks a Cultural Arts & Nature Coordinator to produce and conduct a broad range of educational programs about arts, nature, and Lorain County’s cultural history. The role includes planning exhibits, scheduling staff, and managing facility setups for rentals and performances.

The position requires excellent communication, experience in public relations and event planning, and flexibility to work evenings/weekends.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s or associate degree in arts/theatre/cultural history; required experience in the fields.
• Experience in developing and conducting educational programs is a must.
• Public relations, customer service, admin support, and scheduling events/staff are required.

Aufgaben

• Produce and conduct a wide variety of educational programs related to arts, nature, and local culture.
• Plan and produce temporary and permanent displays and exhibits.
• Schedule staff and supervise seasonal/part-time employees as assigned.
• Perform facility set-up and maintenance.
• Open/close nature center for rentals, rehearsals, and performances; supervise front of house and box office.
• Communicate professionally with diverse groups; strong written skills.
• Oversee execution of independent contracts for theatre productions.

Kenntnisse

Communication

Customer service

Administrative support

Event scheduling

Ausbildung

Bachelor's or Associate degree in arts/theatre/cultural history

Tools

PowerPoint

Jobbeschreibung

Description

Under the direction of the Cultural Arts Manager, the Cultural Arts & Nature Coordinator is

1.) Is responsible for the production of and conducting a wide variety of educational programs related to the arts, nature, and the cultural history of Lorain County.

2.) Is involved in planning and production of temporary and permanent displays and exhibits.

3.) Works with program and staff scheduling, as well as supervision of seasonal and part-time employees as assigned.

4.) Performs facility set-up and maintenance.

5.) Responsible for opening and closing the nature center to accommodate rentals, rehearsals, and performances. Oversees front of house staff and box office during performances.

6.) Uses outstanding oral and written communication skills, and is courteous and professional in working with large and diverse groups of people.

7.) Oversees the execution of independent contracts related to theatre productions.

6.) Performs related duties as apparent or assigned.

ANNUAL SALARY/RATE OF PAY:$37,000 to $72,000, commensurate with experience.

INTERNAL POSTING DATES:Friday, October 23 through Monday, November 2, 2026.

Requirements

Education / Experience: Bachelor's (preferred) or associate degree in the field of arts, theater, or cultural history. At least two years’ experience in the above fields is preferred, with experience in developing and conducting educational programs a must. Experience in public relations, customer service, administrative support, and scheduling events and/or staff also necessary. Basic computer skills, including but not limited to word processing, spreadsheets, internet, and e-mail necessary. Computer-generated presentation experience (i.e., PowerPoint) highly preferred. Must be able to work evenings and weekends.

Language Skills: Ability to communicate professionally and courteously with co-workers daily; ability to communicate in writing, complete forms, reports, etc.; ability to use a two-way radio.

Mathematical Skills: Basic mathematical skills; add, subtract, multiply, and divide whole numbers, fractions, and decimals. Working understanding of formulas, calculations, and mixtures commonly used in swimming pool operations.

Reasoning Ability: Ability to carry out instructions, deal with problems involving several variables within a familiar context, and lead or direct the work activities. Ability to work with a minimum amount of supervision.

Licensing, Registrations: Possession of a valid Ohio driver’s license; insurable by the Park District’s insurance carrier; and ability to conform to the driving standards policy as approved by the Board of Park Commissioners. Must satisfactorily complete a background investigation.

Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, walk, talk, and hear; work with hands, lift, and drive park vehicles. The employee is frequently required to stand; use hands to find, handle, or feel objects; and reach with hands and arms, etc. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl.

Work Environment: While performing the regular duties of this job, the employee regularly works indoors. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Additional Information: Lorain County Metropolitan Park District policy prohibits hiring new employees who are tobacco users.

The above Description represents the essential and most significant duties of this position. It is not intended to exclude other work duties, assignments, and responsibilities not mentioned herein.

Lorain County Metro Parks is an equal opportunity employer