Nature Access and Partnership Coordinator
Nature Access and Partnership Coordinator
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Job Description
A key member of the Education team the Nature Access and Partnerships Coordinator
develops and manages educational partnerships that provide garden access to traditionally
underserved groups; supports building of meaningful relationships between Descanso and
outside nonprofits community groups schools and other organizations; and helps the Gardens
and the Education Department meet the needs of the diverse audiences. Under the direction of
the Director of Education this position identifies how partnerships can best support public
programs school programs and volunteer programs and other institutional mission and
priorities and works with staff across the institution to oversee and facilitate partner activities.
This position is highly visible working directly with partners visitors and volunteers of Descanso
Gardens in addition to working with internal and contracted team members.
JOB CLASSIFICATION:
This is a fulltime 40hour/week) nonexempt position and may include evening and/or weekend
hours depending on the needs of the organization. At time of hire the expected schedule
(subject to change and with some flexibility depending on the needs of the organization) is
MondayFriday 8:30 am 5:00pm.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include but are not limited to:
Oversees content development logistics facilitation and implementation of programs
with a focus on supporting partnerships and Nature Discovery Garden and coordinating
the Harvest Garden program.
Strengthens current strategic partnerships with community organizations neighbouring
museums and like institutions artists and thought leaders to support strong sustainable
relationships within Los Angeles diverse communities.
Helps cultivate and build new strategic partnerships to expand Descansos reach
particularly among traditionally underserved constituencies.
Supports partner programs including summer camps within the gardens
Develop pilot and facilitate new collaborative events projects and programs with
partners
Point person for partners for partner collaborative events
Coordinate partner tour visits to Descanso Gardens
Works with partners and internal staff to develop programming and other ideas for the
new Nature Discovery Garden
Plans and coordinates Harvest Garden program including lesson planning materials
requests working with Nursery Manager to keep Harvest Garden clean and organized
as needed volunteer and partner communications and outreach
Interfaces with outside contractors and internal staff to ensure excellent visitor
experiences at programs.
Provides program staffing as required. Roles may include facilitating workshops and
programs checking in program participants answering visitor questions.
Coordinates schedules trains and supports programs volunteers.
Participates in program evaluation interpretive planning and strategic planning for
Education Programs.
Responds to Education program inquiries by phone email and other modes of
communication.
Maintains relevant records including rosters of partners and volunteers attendance and
demographic information.
Produces routine reports manuals correspondence; responds to inquiries or complaints
from members the public staff or vendors; processes routine requests for payments in a
timely manner.
Other duties as assigned.
EQUIPMENT USED and PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Computer phone copier printer handheld (twoway) radio sound system projectors
golf cart.
Must be physically able to walk to various locations within the Gardens which are not
accessible via motor vehicle and must be able and willing to work outside in all weather
conditions.
This position occasionally requires lifting of up to 15 pounds.
QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:
2 years experience in an education or community engagement related environment
required.
1 year experience in a museum or nonprofit setting is preferred.
Demonstrable handson knowledge of best practices in community engagement and
sustainable community relationship building.
Broadbased knowledge of community programs development.
Excellent communication skills including presentation skills.
Highly developed organizational skills ability to conceive and implement events from
inception to completion.
Ability to respond flexibly and well in a dynamic work environment.
Flexible schedule including weekends and/or occasional nights is required.
Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office Gmail Google calendar and Zoom required.
Experience with Volgistics and Altru/Blackbaud is highly desirable but not required.
A valid CA Drivers License is required.
Bilingual (especially English/Spanish Armenian or Korean) preferred but not required.
High degree of discretion and sense of appropriateness. Ability to manage contractor
files including agreements and payment information responsibly and respectfully.
Other critical attributes include a high degree of warmth strong interpersonal
communication skills and a well developed sense of humour. It is essential that the
candidate supports inclusion diversity equity and access goals and has the flexibility
and philosophical orientation to function effectively with staff team members students
teachers parents and volunteers.
COMPENSATION: Up to $22 per hour
Descanso Gardens Guild Inc. acknowledges that equal opportunity for all persons is a
fundamental human value. Each employee and applicant will be considered on the basis of
individual ability and merit without regard to race color religion age sex sexual orientation
gender identity gender expression pregnancy national origin marital status physical
disability mental disability medical condition genetic information protected military or veteran
status or any other characteristics.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
