Culture & Arts Education Specialist (Austin Nature & Science Center/Austin Parks and Recreation)

City of Austin•Austin, TX

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, lead, develop and performs tasks in the development of cultural arts programs. This position is responsible for conducting need assessments, implementing and evaluating programs, designing promotional materials, performing administrative operations, developing and registering participants for guided tours, workshops, demonstrations and other events. The role also involves maintaining facilities, collections, exhibits, records, and material assets, as well as assisting colleagues with their programs and recommending purchases or deaccessions to existing collections. Additionally, the specialist will receive fees, issue receipts, account for money, coordinate with other organizations, solicit donations, provide information to the public, develop and monitor program budgets and data for reports, and manage inventory of equipment and supplies. This role provides general supervision of temporary employees, contract workers, and volunteers.

Requirements

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.
Associate 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 science education and outdoor recreation programs, including risk-management and safety protocols.
Experience developing, modifying, and teaching early childhood (ages 3-5) program activities to accommodate various needs, abilities, and interests.
Experience spending approximately 70%-80% of each class day outside throughout the seasons and in all types of weather.
Experience conducting guardian/teacher conferences.
Demonstrates knowledge of nature‑based education, inquiry‑based learning, emergent curriculum, and early childhood education standards.
Knowledge and demonstration of effective behavior management skills, including enforcing policies fairly, consistently, firmly, and with compassion.
Knowledge of Texas Health & Human Services (THHS) Child Care Regulation policies and procedures.
Intermediate level or above in Microsoft Office to include Word, Excel, Publisher, Power Point, Teams and Outlook.
Ability to fluently communicate (reading, writing, speaking) in English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

Conducts need assessments and recommends operating procedures for programs, services and activities.
Implements, monitors, evaluates, 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.
Provide general supervision of temporary employees, contract workers, and volunteers.