Cultural Arts and Nature Coordinator

Lorain County Metropolitan Park District • Sheffield, OH

2h • $37,000 - $72,000

About The Position

The Cultural Arts and Nature Coordinator works under the direction of the Cultural Arts Manager. The position produces and conducts educational programs related to the arts, nature, and the cultural history of Lorain County, and helps plan and produce temporary and permanent displays and exhibits. The coordinator supports program and staff scheduling and supervises seasonal and part-time employees as assigned.

The role also performs facility setup and maintenance; opens and closes the nature center for rentals, rehearsals, and performances; oversees front-of-house staff and the box office during performances; and oversees execution of independent contracts related to theatre productions. The coordinator performs other related duties as assigned.

The position requires professional and courteous communication with diverse groups, evening and weekend availability, and the ability to work with minimal supervision. The employee regularly works indoors in a usually moderately noisy environment. The Park District prohibits hiring new employees who use tobacco.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree (preferred) or associate degree in arts, theater, or cultural history.
• At least two years of experience in the relevant fields is preferred.
• Experience developing and conducting educational programs is required.
• Experience in public relations, customer service, administrative support, and scheduling events and/or staff is necessary.
• Basic computer skills, including word processing, spreadsheets, internet, and email.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends.
• Ability to communicate professionally and courteously with coworkers; communicate in writing; and complete forms and reports.
• Ability to use a two-way radio.
• Basic mathematical skills, including adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing whole numbers, fractions, and decimals; working understanding of formulas, calculations, and mixtures commonly used in swimming pool operations.
• Ability to follow instructions, address problems involving several variables in a familiar context, lead or direct work activities, and work with minimal supervision.
• Valid Ohio driver's license, insurability by the Park District's insurance carrier, and ability to conform to the Board-approved driving standards policy.
• Must satisfactorily complete a background investigation.
• Must not be a tobacco user under Lorain County Metropolitan Park District hiring policy.

Nice To Haves

• Computer-generated presentation experience, such as PowerPoint, is highly preferred.
• At least two years of experience in the relevant fields is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Produce and conduct educational programs related to the arts, nature, and the cultural history of Lorain County.
• Participate in planning and producing temporary and permanent displays and exhibits.
• Coordinate program and staff scheduling and supervise seasonal and part-time employees as assigned.
• Perform facility setup and maintenance.
• Open and close the nature center for rentals, rehearsals, and performances.
• Oversee front-of-house staff and the box office during performances.
• Oversee the execution of independent contracts related to theatre productions.
• Communicate professionally and courteously with large and diverse groups of people.
• Perform other related duties as apparent or assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree