Cultural Arts and Nature Coordinator

Lorain County Metro Parks; Sheffield Township (OH); On-site; USD 37,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Lorain County Metro Parks is seeking a Cultural Arts & Nature Coordinator under the direction of the Cultural Arts Manager to deliver educational programs on arts, nature, and local history. Responsibilities include planning exhibits, coordinating staff, setting up facilities, and overseeing front of house during performances.

The role requires strong communication, the ability to work evenings and weekends, and experience in program development, PR, customer service, and scheduling.

Qualifications

• 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 word processing, spreadsheets, internet, and e-mail necessary.
• Computer-generated presentation experience (PowerPoint) highly preferred.
• Must be able to work evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Producing and conducting a wide variety of educational programs related to arts, nature, and local cultural history.
• Planning and producing temporary and permanent displays and exhibits.
• Scheduling programs and supervising seasonal and part-time staff as assigned.
• Performing facility set-up and maintenance.
• Opening/closing the nature center for rentals, rehearsals, and performances; supervising front of house staff and box office.
• Using strong written and oral communication with diverse groups.

Skills

Communication skills

Public relations

Customer service

Scheduling events

Staff supervision

Education

Bachelor's degree in arts/theatre/cultural history

Associate degree

Tools

PowerPoint

Job description

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

• 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.
• Is involved in planning and production of temporary and permanent displays and exhibits.
• Works with program and staff scheduling, as well as supervision of seasonal and part-time employees as assigned.
• Performs facility set-up and maintenance.
• Responsible for opening and closing the nature center to accommodate rentals, rehearsals, and performances. Oversees front of house staff and box office during performances.
• Uses outstanding oral and written communication skills, and is courteous and professional in working with large and diverse groups of people.
• Oversees the execution of independent contracts related to theatre productions.
• Performs related duties as apparent or assigned.

Annual Salary/Rate of Pay

$37,000 to $72,000, commensurate with experience.

Requirements

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