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 degree in environmental interpretation, natural resources, education, park administration, or related field, and considerable experience in the interpretive or educational field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language Skills: Excellent presentation and verbal and written communications skills.

Ability to communicate effectively through speech and writing; ability to prepare meaningful, concise, and accurate reports.

Mathematical Skills: Ability to calculate fractions, decimals, and percentages.

Reasoning Ability: Ability to recognize unusual or threatening conditions and take appropriate action; ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.

Licenses, Registrations: Possession of a valid Ohio driver license, insurable by the Park District's insurance carrier, and ability to conform to the driving standards policy.

Possession of valid standard first aid and CPR cards within six (6) months of employment.

Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk and hear, lift, etc.

Employee regularly works in gardens and fields, cares for farm animals, preserves and prepares food, uses cookstove, chops and hauls firewood; uses hand tools, sews, performs a variety of domestic, agricultural, animal husbandry, and maintenance tasks on the farm.

The employee is required to cook, clean, operate various types of equipment, use hands and fingers to handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls, and reach with hands and arms, bend, stoop, etc.

Employee is required to type/keyboard, write, complete reports, file paperwork, use computer, etc.

Work Environment: While performing the regular duties of this job, the employee regularly works in the farmhouse and in outside weather conditions both at the farm or in the parks.

The noise level is usually moderate.

The employee works a portion of the time while dressed in period costume.

Other Information Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships within work unit, with associates, other professionals, and the general public.

Knowledge of volunteer administration, budgeting, public relations, safety practices and procedures, and historic nomenclature.

Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.

Candidate must satisfactorily complete a background investigation.

Required to work weekends, evenings and holidays.

Supervision Supervision Received: Park Manager, Assistant Park Manager Supervision Given: Assigned full-time, part-time, seasonal, intern employees and volunteers FLSA Status Given the nature of this classification's duties/responsibilities, it has been designated as Exempt under the governing Fair Labor Standards Act and, therefore, is not entitled to formal overtime compensation and/or formal compensatory time.

Core Values Attendance: Is at work as scheduled; reports to work on time; follows proper procedures for requesting leave or calling off.

Policies & Procedures: Follows established policies and procedures; inquires of supervisor if unclear on policy/procedure, includes following safety policies, procedures and protocols.

Professionalism: Handles the responsibilities of the position in an effective manner; maintains integrity and appropriate behavior in dealing with conflicts and challenges with the public, co-workers, and managers; offers differing points of view in an acceptable manner.

Team Player: Supports other members of the organization in accomplishing their goals and projects; recognizes and credits others for their contribution in achieving goals.

Positive Attitude: Supports Metro Parks established priorities at all times; cultivates team environment; exhibits enthusiasm while carrying out responsibilities; looks for solutions to work conflicts and challenges.

Productivity: Thoroughly completes work in a timely manner; organizes and plans assignments well or follows supervisory instructions well with little explanation; follows-up as needed.

Quality: Demonstrates technical competence, meets job expectations; completes assignments with few errors.

Initiative: Does not wait to be told what to do; appropriately makes suggestions for improvements; does not hesitate when things do not go according to routine and quickly adjust to meet exceptions.

Interpersonal Communication: Interacts with others with tact and courtesy; communicates clearly and effectively; shares information with supervisor or coworkers to achieve goals; responsive to the public.