The Sands Point Preserve Conservancy is a magnificent 216-acre park and historic site—with 4 mansions and the Phil Dejana Learning Center on property. The Preserve is owned by Nassau County, NY, and maintained and operated by the 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, Sands Point Preserve Conservancy. and historic site located on the Long Island Sound. Built by robber baron, Howard Gould, and later owned by the Guggenheim family, this Gold Coast Estate offers visitors a glimpse into the grandeur of life for the most prominent American families of the early twentieth century. Today, the Conservancy offers visitors year-round educational cultural programs, seasonal celebrations, mansion tours, fitness activities, private/corporate event services, and film/TV locations.

The Sands Point Preserve Conservancy is looking for a full-time education manager. In collaboration with the Managing Director, the education manger will develop and plan all programs in the following areas:

  • Programs for School Visits
  • Family Nature Education (10 to 12 per year)
  • Adult Nature Education (6 per year)
  • After School Art & Yoga (Monday – Friday during school year)
  • Family Yoga (Four per year)
  • Seasonal Celebrations (Four per year)
  • Girl/Boy Scout programs
  • Special Needs programs
  • Educational components of Preserve events, as needed

In addition, the education manger must be able to:

  • Oversee outside educational/family programs held on the preserve, e.g. Book Blossoms
  • Maintain budget for department
  • Identify sources of funding (grants, donors, etc.) for programs and help prepare proposal narratives.
  • Develop schedules for all programs, checking for all possible conflicts (community events and religious holidays, etc.)
  • Identify, schedule, and negotiate contracts for all presenters and educators
  • Identify, purchase, and organize supplies
  • Submit check/payment requests and pay vendors as needed
  • Maintain appearance of the Phil Dejana Learning Center
  • Cultivate and maintain relationships with participating parents and children
  • Liaise with publicity and marketing staff to provide information and help build attendance at all events
  • Supervise Education staff
  • Walk on uneven trails and climb stairs
  • Have facility with Microsoft office suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, and, ideally, Publisher)

JOB REQUIREMENTS

The Sands Point Preserve Conservancy is looking for an education manger with the following skills and experience:

  • 3-5 years of education experience in a classroom, museum, or nature center
  • MA/MS in education, museum education, science, art/cultural history preferred. Exceptions possible for similar combinations of BA/BS in related fields plus multiple years on-job experience
  • Management experience, including budget and program planning
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to work in a collaborative environment
  • Can independently create, multi-task, and manage projects
  • Ability to work occasional nights and weekends for special programs
  • Must have knowledge of K-12 NYS learning standards and practices
  • Grant-writing experience a plus

Salary commensurate with experience. This job reports directly to the Managing Director

Interested candidates should send resume and cover letter to Managing Director, Beth Horn, beth.horn@sandspointpreserve.org