Slate Run Park and Farm Program Supervisor

Purpose

Assists the Park Manager in the management of the educational and interpretive personnel, programs, and facilities at Slate Run Living Historical Farm and Slate Run/Chestnut Ridge Metro Parks. Provides guidance, strategic oversight, and special event planning in relation to educational and interpretive initiatives.

Example of Duties

Assists the Park Manager in the development of strategic educational and interpretive goals and initiatives applicable across Metro Parks; guides the implementation of a wide variety of programs at the Slate Run Historical Farm and Slate Run/Chestnut Ridge Metro Parks.

Collaborates and partners with Park Manager to assist the team in planning and execution of educational, interpretive, and special event initiatives.

Develops and maintains processes which can be used to evaluate the quality and quantity of education/interpretive programs and special events.

Conducts surveys or inventories of plants, animals, facilities & equipment; to assess the sustainability, safety and health of each, reporting results to necessary parties.

Assists the Park Manager in preparing and administering the budget & purchases related to educational/ interpretive and special event functions, and works with the Park Manager in matters pertaining to interpretive programs and park projects which have an impact on interpretive trails, and facilities, etc., at the Slate Run Historical Farm/Park.

Reviews and recommends training, certifications, and conference approvals related to educational and interpretive staff of the Farm and park.

Participates in recruitment and selection processes for educational, interpretative, and special event personnel.

Serves as the face of Metro Parks/Slate Run Farm & Park in identified media efforts, presenting topical segments, at times with little notice.

Coordinates volunteer efforts for the Slate Run Farm & Park, exploring and/or implementing more unified volunteer opportunities/functions such as managing the volunteer software, volunteer communications, planning appreciation events, volunteer orientation, etc.

Presents interpretive programs to the public, community, professional, and community organizations; may perform these functions in various parks throughout the district.

With the assistance of the Park Manager, responds to educational/interpretive Infoline submissions as needed for the Slate Run Farm.

Provides social media content.

Prepares and maintains written reports, records, articles, and related documents; assists with the coordination of items to be submitted for Metro Parks' program schedule.

Performs special projects and related duties as required or assigned.

Assists in the supervision of all Farm staff and performs management functions including scheduling, assigning work, evaluating performance, recommending, and conducting training, recommends and assists with administering discipline, maintaining employee relations, motivating staff, and addressing employee concerns, as directed, or assigned by Park Manager.

Assists Manager in creating job lists and project schedules.

With assistance of the Park Manager; trains employees in proper operational procedures and safety; analyzes and resolves work problems.

Works with Park Manager in establishing priorities, projects, and workflow; evaluates effectiveness of operations and initiates adjustments as needed (e.g. new procedures, time frames, reporting, etc.).

Assists in the management of the safety functions, addresses employee safety concerns.

With assistance or at the discretion of the Park Manager uses appropriate strategy to address conflicts among co-workers; understands role within the overall organizational structure of Metro Parks; willingness and ability to make decisions that, at times, may be unpopular with farm and/or park staff.

Demonstrates consistent attendance. Works schedule to meets the operational needs of Metro Parks.

Regularly communicates with Park Management and staff, Farm staff, and others within the District, as required/needed.

Writes policies and procedures as it relates to the historical farm.

May assist with the preparation of grant applications; researches and identifies potential sources of revenue.

Performs light maintenance on program displays, buildings, and maintains cleanliness of farm house facilities, trails, etc.

Farm Specific

Has knowledge of and can perform as needed a variety of agricultural, animal husbandry, grounds and facility maintenance and domestic tasks to ensure efficient operation of farm (e.g., works in gardens and fields, cares for farm animals, sews, handles food preservation and preparation, uses cookstove, chops and hauls firewood).

Wears period-style clothing while providing interpretation; promotes the Park District through public contact; conducts research, as needed, to help ensure historical authenticity of program.

Ensures the inventory of farm equipment, tools, and other items necessary to carry out farm responsibilities.

Qualifications

Education/

Experience:

Bachelor's…