Educator, Youth Development

Snug Harbor is an expansive cultural park on Staten Island where arts, nature, education, and history converge to offer dynamic programming, events, and festivals to our diverse community. Located less than 1.5 miles from the Staten Island Ferry and easily accessible by public transportation, Snug Harbor welcomes nearly 500,000 visitors each year. Visitors can explore multiple museums, performances, festivals, a farm, and 83 acres of gardens, parkland, woodland, and wetlands.

Founded in 1976 as a nonprofit organization, Snug Harbor is one of the largest adaptive reuse projects in America, transforming a 19th-century charitable rest home for sailors into a vibrant hub of contemporary culture and community connection. Today, Snug Harbor’s mission is dedicated to creating a vibrant culture park in Staten Island offering arts, nature, history, education, and events for all.

The Educator delivers engaging, inclusive educational programs that connect visitors and participants to Snug Harbor’s cultural, environmental, and community resources. This role facilitates programs across indoor and outdoor settings, supports site readiness for educational activities, and models professional conduct, safety, and collaboration. Educators play a key role in creating positive learning experiences while supporting interns, volunteers, and program logistics in a public-facing environment.

This is a highly physical, public-facing position that requires adaptability, strong communication skills, and the ability to engage diverse audiences in dynamic settings.

The Educator reports to the Education Supervisor and works closely with the full Community Impact team. This position is not FLSA-exempt. This job description is not designed to cover every job requirement. All field-based staff are expected to be available during peak seasons, events, and cross-department initiatives.

• Serve as a welcoming, knowledgeable, reliable, and professional representative of Snug Harbor. Communicate Snug Harbor’s mission, values, and goals through all interactions. Support a high-quality visitor experience that reflects Snug Harbor’s commitment to accessibility and inclusion.
• Interact positively and professionally with visitors, answering basic questions or directing inquiries appropriately.
• Foster positive relationships with educators, partners, and patrons that encourage curiosity and connection. Ensure patrons feel supported, informed, and respected during programs and events.
• Deliver inclusive, engaging educational experiences responsive to diverse ages, backgrounds, abilities, and learning styles.

• Deliver scheduled educational programs, workshops, tours, and activities for school groups, families, and the general public, adapting programs to varying group sizes, ages, learning styles, weather conditions, and site constraints.
• Lead program logistics, including setup, breakdown, and site readiness across locations. Maintain organized, safe, functional teaching environments that support learning objectives and participant engagement. Ensure programs run smoothly and on schedule, with the intended learning outcomes.

• Follow all workplace safety protocols, site rules, and internal procedures.
• Use required personal protective equipment (PPE) as appropriate.
• Monitor participant behavior and site conditions to support safe, respectful learning environments.
• Identify and report hazards, incidents, or participant concerns promptly to a supervisor.

• Actively participate in continuous learning, trainings, briefings, and curriculum updates as assigned.
• Model professionalism, reliability, preparedness, and effective facilitation practices.
• Supervise activities involving interns or volunteer assistants during programs, acting as a mentor.
• Supervise service groups, maintaining expectations related to attendance, conduct, and productivity.
• Contribute to a learning-focused environment that supports skill-building and work readiness. Reinforce expectations related to conduct, participation, and respectful engagement.

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