Position Description

The Education Specialist leads and supports educational programming consistent with Adventure Central and partners' missions. Provide specific oversight and support to academic, parent engagement and youth behavior management. Supports unit functions to include building/exhibit maintenance, community outreach, and administrative record keeping.

Duties/Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must perform essential duties to expected performance standards. Reasonable accommodations are made as required for persons with disabilities as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act.

• Develops, implements delivers and monitors youth academic support efforts.
• Supports implementation of parent engagement and youth behavior management.
• Supports evaluation of program upon completion.
• Repairs and maintains educational equipment and inventory and provides maintenance for educational exhibits and gardens.
• Some portions of the listed duties and responsibilities may or may not apply.
• Supports the research and development of the program strategy and programs designed to inform and educate the general public in skills and techniques.
• Organizes program logistics including facility bookings, program description input, scheduling qualified and adequate program staffing, developing lesson plans, developing presentations, equipment, and materials staging, and other preparatory duties for education programs.
• Delivers outreach programming by presenting public programs and hosting booths outside of MetroParks and otherwise representing MetroParks within the community.
• Develops, implements delivers and monitors tours and programs for community groups and schools.
• Trains observe, and schedules volunteer for tours, programs, and events to empower volunteers to advocate for MetroParks and its initiatives to promote its mission throughout the County.
• Supports marketing and promotional efforts for programming, special events, and facilities – i.e. social media, e-mail marketing, print materials, etc.
• Develops and maintains effective working relationships with program participants, presenters, consultants, contractors, teachers, childcare professionals, scout leaders, local clubs and industry, donors, and other persons and entities. Serves as liaison to various committees and community groups to generate and maintain interest and support in the area of focus.
• Participates in budget planning and supports recommendations for the annual budget. Monitors expenditures spent for programming to ensure compliance with the approved budget. Supports cost recovery and funding methods, including the cost of service reports, grant requests, sponsorships, and identification of other funding sources.
• Produces and coordinates with the Marketing Department on articles for newsletters, brochures, displays, audio-visuals, and other materials designed to inform and educate the public.
• Researches to remain current on practices, trends, and skills to develop programming and educational opportunities for the public.
• Maintains records and reports including program monthly reports, cost of service reports, work plans, and other records and reports as assigned.
• Repairs and maintains educational equipment and inventory
• Maintains confidentiality of confidential or sensitive records and information.
• Works assigned schedule exhibits regular and punctual attendance and works outside of normal schedule as required.

Minimum Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. A combination of appropriate education, training, course work, and experience may qualify an applicant to demonstrate the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. An example of an acceptable qualification is:

• Associates degree in a field relevant to the area of assigned programming, and one year of experience in one or some of the following:Out of school time programs, youth behavior management, youth academic support, parent engagement.
• Willingness and ability to work an irregular schedule, including evenings and weekends.
• Ohio Drivers' License which meets Five Rivers MetroParks' insurance carrier guidelines.

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