Company description

Queens County Farm Museum is a 47-acre working farm dating back to 1697. We are a public resource, visited by over 400,000 people each year. The site includes a landmark farmhouse, glass greenhouse, and restored barns which give us a glimpse into our agrarian past. Its rich glacial soil–which attracted European settlers in the 17th century–is cultivated today using sustainable practices, providing people with the freshest food. We are a New York City treasure where historic structures, productive fields, woodland, and livestock bring agricultural history to life.

Job description

Queens Farm is seeking a full-time Education Coordinator to support our education department, schedule and coordinate school trips, maintain our reservation database, and assist with staff and curriculum development. Queens Farm has a small team that works closely together to facilitate programs, classes and events. The Education Coordinator collaborates with the Director of Education, assists with managing our team of educators, and interacts with other departments within our organization to ensure that visitors have a smooth and meaningful experience at the farm. Queens Farm provides programming for youth and adults with a focus on our sustainable growing practices, livestock, colonial history, and teaching hands-on skills.

Responsibilities
School Program Coordination

• Welcome and coordinate check-in for teachers and students (400+ visitors daily)
• Confirm number of admissions for each arriving group
• Receive payment (via cash and credit card)
• Communicate with education staff to coordinate program logistics

Office Administration

• Register schools for class trips (registration occurs via phone and email)
• Assist with maintaining records of invoices, purchase orders, and payments
• Correspond with visiting teachers when upcoming payments are due
• Track and maintain daily attendance for reporting purposes
• Email & phone correspondence for school programs and general visitor inquiries
• Order and track usage of program supplies
• Other office administration assignments as needed

Curriculum Development & Department Support

• Assist Director of Education with evaluation, support and professional development for farm educators
• Assist with planning and  maintenance of our Children’s Garden and Compost Demonstration Site as needed

Required Skills & Experience

• Experience with program coordination and office administration
• Background in museum education, youth development, or farm education preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to multi-task, smoothly coordinate multiple projects and assignments
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Google Apps (Gmail, Drive, Calendar), database software
• Patience, flexibility, and strong interpersonal skills
• Punctual, reliable, and self-motivated
• Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail, time management, and prioritization
• Experience and comfort collecting and tracking income from visitors
• Willingness to learn; interested in being a part of the organization’s growth
• Passion for agriculture and farm-based education
• Creative spirit with interest in creating engaging lesson plans for youth and adults
• Demonstrated ability to effectively interact with diverse populations
• 2+ years of related work experience
• Driver’s license and own vehicle a plus

Compensation

this position is: hourly

Application instructions

Deadline

no deadline