Ned Smith Center for Nature and Art

Position Description for the ARTS AND NATURE EDUCATOR

Revised and Updated September 13, 2017

Summary Description:
The Arts and Nature Educator (ANE) reports to the Lead Educator (L.E.) and works collectively with the staff to accomplish the Center's work and provide services to the Center's constituents. The ANE is responsible for working under the supervision of the L.E. to maintain and develop the on-going education programs at the Center. The ANE shall also aid the L.E. in maintaining the existing annual public outreach events and all components there-in. Duties include, but are not limited to: aiding the L.E. in implementing the existing educational programs, developing and implementing new educational programs for groups of all ages under the supervision of the Executive Director; aiding in the organization and completion of educationally related annual events; record keeping as requested for all events and activities including attendance statistics, expenses and revenues; and working with the Center's visitors, members, and donors. The ANE shall provide staff support to various committees.
Reports To:
The Lead Educator supervises and evaluates the work performed and mutually develops annual goals and objectives. The L.E. reports said evaluation to the ED.

Direct Supervision:

· Volunteers and Interns for educational programming activities as prescribed by the Executive Director.

Functional Responsibilities (under supervision of L.E. and direction of the Executive Director)

Programs – 55%

1. Develop and implement education programs focusing on the arts and natural world for groups of all ages at the Center and off-site (in schools or organizations’ location)

2. Assist in the organization and implementation of all annual public outreach events, including, but not limited to, Waterfowl Survey, Bird Walks, Youth Art Contest, Festival, Fall Family Fun day, Halloween Owls.

3. Assist in scheduling speakers for “Discovery Lecture Series”. Assist speaker during the evening.

4. Assist other staff in organizing booths at off-site festivals, shows and programs offering information on the educational programs and other features of the Center.

5. Work within program budgets.

Committee Support – 10%

1. Share duties with the L.E., serving on Lands and Trails, Education and Festival and Arts & Entertainment committees.

2. Provide administrative support to committee chairs as assigned by Executive Director.

Public Relations and Membership – 10%

1. Every employee is responsible for being the “Face of the Ned Smith Center” at all times.

2. Coordinate with staff and volunteers to welcome visitors to the Center and provide information requested.

3. Represent the Center at festivals, shows and programs in the most pleasant and professional manner.

4. Maintain program handbooks.

5. Assist L.E. in archiving articles, brochures and photographs to maintain a history of education programs/events.

6. Assist Marketing and Program Coordinator in collecting information for press releases on all events with which you are involved.

7. Assist Director of Development in collecting and developing statistics on education programs for fundraising purposes.

Volunteers – 10%

1. Assist L.E. in coordinating projects and training for volunteers (trash hikes, gardening, staffing show booths, running festival booths, etc.).

2. Organize materials needed for volunteer projects.

Education – 5%

1. Attend natural science and environmental education conferences and workshops that the E.D. believes to be valuable to this position.

2. Develop an intimate knowledge of the NSCNA lands, trails, flora and fauna.

Finances – 3%

1. As directed by the Executive Director and L.E., work with the Director of Finance to maintain information on expenses and revenues for all programs.

Other Duties and Projects as needed – 7%

1. Work with L.E., volunteers and the Lands & Trails Committee to maintain the landscape gardens around the developed areas of the property.

2. Assist the Executive Director and Board of Directors as requested.

3. Assist L.E. in keeping program files and records in an orderly fashion so information is readily accessible.

4. Assist the Director of Finance in collecting information required for reports on Education

5. Follow the Center’s policies and procedures.

6. Work on specific projects and other duties as requested.

Updated by John P. Booth, Executive Director 09-18-2017