Culture & Arts Educ Specialist (Austin Parks and Recreation)

City of Austin•Austin, TX

2d•$24 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, lead, develop and performs tasks in the development of cultural arts programs. The purpose of this Culture & Arts Education Specialist position is to plan, coordinate, and lead outdoor public programming. This includes providing training, oversight, and troubleshooting for new and existing community gardens and managing administrative tasks associated with program operations.

Requirements

Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.
Knowledge of cultural education programs and appropriate care of exhibit materials.
Knowledge of principles and methods of and promoting products.
Knowledge of Federal, State and local laws and ordinances.
Knowledge of City practice, policy and procedures.
Knowledge of supervisory and managerial techniques and principles.
Knowledge of safety practices and procedures.
Knowledge of fiscal planning and budget preparation.
Skill in oral and written communication.
Skill in using computers and software.
Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.
Skill in data analysis and problem solving.
Skill in planning and organizing.
Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities.
Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with other city employees and the public
Associates Degree in related field plus one (1) year of experience in programming cultural arts programs.
Experience may substitute for education up to two (2) years.

Nice To Haves

Experience developing, planning, and leading outdoor recreation programs.
Experience interacting with populations including youth, adults, seniors, families, and individuals of diverse social, cultural, economic and educational backgrounds.
Experience conceptualizing, planning, and implementing special events, including budgeting and volunteer recruitment and coordination.
Experience with web design, podcast production, and writing newsletters.
Experience coordinating administrative details with internal and external stakeholders.
Experience with communication skills, including community engagement, dispute resolution, and conflict mediation.
Ability to fluently communicate (reading writing, speaking) in English and Spanish.
Expertise in teaching soil science, composting, and nutrition to adult learners.
Knowledge of local native plants and climate adapted crops.

Responsibilities

Conducts need assessments and recommends operating procedures for programs, services and activities.
Implements, monitors, evaluate, and improves programs and activities, workshops, and special events.
Designs and produces promotional materials.
Performs routine administrative operations.
Develops, registers, schedules and conducts guided tours, workshops, demonstrations and other events
Maintains and cares for day-to-day management of facilities ,collections, exhibits, records, material assets
Assists in monitoring, updating and improving the facilities, collections, and equipment.
Assists colleagues in the management and care of their assigned programs.
Recommends purchases or deaccessions to existing collections.
Receives fees, issue receipts, and accounts for all money
Coordinates with other organizations to implement programs and activities and solicit donations.
Provides participants and the general public with information
Develops, compiles and monitors program budgets and data for reports,.
Orders, issues, receives, and maintains inventory of equipment and supplies
Plan, coordinate, and lead outdoor public programming.
Provide training, oversight, and troubleshooting for new and existing community gardens.
Manage administrative tasks associated with program operations.