What are the responsibilities and job description for the Program Specialist position at Town of Smyrna?
Program Specialist - Smyrna Outdoor Adventure Center
Pay: $17.90 - $19.69/hr
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The Program Specialist is responsible for planning, scheduling, organizing, and conducting a wide variety of environmental, nature, and outdoor recreational programs associated with the Smyrna Outdoor Adventure Center (SOAC).
Duties and responsibilities include working with diverse audiences, ranging from preschoolers to senior citizens, to develop, promote, and lead programs and activities, assisting the SOAC Manager with development and maintenance of exhibits, and general monitoring of SOAC facility and patrons during business hours. Reports to Smyrna Outdoor Adventure Program Coordinator.
Duties
- Works closely with SOAC Program Coordinator to create, plan and develop nature, environmental & outdoor recreational programs for all ages. Programs will be high quality, interactive, and engage participants in interdisciplinary activities related to STEM/STEAM objectives and connected to the SOAC exhibits
- Facilitates or leads programs, indoors and out, while utilizing the resources of all parks within the system
- Assists with the development and maintenance of new and existing exhibits
- Assists with outreach initiatives to promote and drive traffic to the SOAC and to encourage community participation in SOAC programs
- Assists in building partnerships with schools and businesses
- Submits request for or purchases equipment or other materials as needed for programs; tracks inventory and funds spent
- Facilitates and monitors independent recreation usage in Adventure Rooms; works safely, observing all OSHA, Federal, State, and City regulations; reports any accidents immediately to supervisor; administers CPR and first aid until qualified medical personnel arrives, if necessary
- Occasionally travels to schools, senior centers, & local organizations to present programs
- Leads programs and guides activities for groups visiting SOAC outside of regular business hours (camps, lock-ins, special events, etc.)
- Assists with planning, coordination and production of all large events conducted by Smyrna Parks and Town of Smyrna
- Attends all staff meetings, workshops and conferences as required
- Operates a computer to enter, retrieve, review, or modify data; performs data entry functions by keying data into computer; verifies accuracy of entered data and makes corrections; utilizes word processing, spreadsheet, database, email, and other programs
- Performs various administrative tasks such as creating records, reports, correspondence, etc. using word processing; receives, monitors and directs incoming calls; files and maintains records appropriately
- Opens and closes the facility; operates the cash register, accepts and processes payment of admissions, memberships, and programs; performs daily balances and reports any discrepancies immediately to supervisor
- Sells and tracks inventory of retail items
- Performs general housekeeping to insure the facility is clean and neat to the public; performs routine maintenance on equipment; reports any malfunctioning equipment to supervisor
- Leads private party rentals held within the facility
- Performs all other duties as assigned by SOAC Program Coordinator and Manager
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $17.90 - $19.69 per hour
Expected hours: 1 – 29 per week
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18 - $20
