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Co-Teacher (Part-Time)
To teach children and manage classroom/outdoors with other co-teacher assigned by the Preschool Co-Directors.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESONSIBILITIES:
- Co-develops curriculum based on resources available at SMNC
- Co-prepares daily lesson plans
- Co-responsible for all children enrolled in designated class.
- Co-keeps records of attendance for children and other staff in designated class.
- Co-keeps records of performance for children and other staff in designated class.
- Co-keeps materials in room orderly.
- Co-directs other staff in classroom
- Co-changes materials, learning centers, bulletin boards in the classroom to reflect curriculum and seasons
- Completes all responsibilities in a timely manner
- Communicates with parents on an ongoing basis providing weekly curriculum, weekly discoveries and events with pictures.
- Attends monthly staff meetings
- Plans weekly classroom staff meetings that include documentation of children and curriculum planning
- Reports to the Director of Preschool any concerns or challenges related to designated class
- Enhance the experience of outdoor exploration for children
- Attend staff development workshops mandated by the OEC
- Certified in First Aid, Medication Training and CPR
- OEC fingerprinted and background check every five years
QUALIFICATIONS & ESSENTIAL SKILLS:
- Ability to interact effectively with parents and peers
- Must possess a maturity to have professional, respectful demeanor with parents, children and staff
- Knowledge of Early Childhood Developmentally Appropriate Education.
- Keep current with new knowledge in Early Childhood Education
- Ask questions about the outdoor environment
- Know the correct names of native plants and wildlife
- Be stewards of the environment and practice sustainability
- Must act with discretion and have a keen understanding of confidentiality.
- Ability to define goals, meet urgent deadlines, organize, and prioritize classroom activities
CONTACT & RELATIONSHIPS:
- Co-provide information to parents/families about classroom activities
- Send weekly information to families on children’s experiences often including pictures.
- Send weekly reminders and updates to families
- Send weekly curriculum to families
- Maintain professional demeanor providing information to families concerning their children
- Confer with the Director of Preschool any concerns about children
- Be aware of current happenings at the museum
- Support other staff members
- Professional resolution of issues with other staff members (either directly or with the Director of Preschool).
SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, QUALIFICATIONS
- Must meet State of CT requirements to be a teacher as defined by the state
- Minimum: Associates in Early Childhood Education or related field.
- Preschool experience a plus
- Strong written and verbal communications skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Ability to innovate and initiate.
- Must be a “team player”
- Love and respect for the natural world
- Knowledge of Microsoft Windows environment
- Must be comfortable in the outdoor environment and use the outdoor environment on a regular basis to support curriculum
- Comfortable with animals and willingness to learn how to handle certain animals to enhance curriculum and use both in the classroom and outdoors
- Certified in First Aid, CPR and Medication Training
- Bi-lingual a plus
Send inquiries to Lisa Combs at LCombs@stamfordmuseum.org
About the Stamford Museum & Nature Center
The Stamford Museum & Nature Center is a 118-acre not-for-profit museum, working farm and environmental educational facility situated on the former estate of fashion magnate Henri Bendel. The Stamford Museum & Nature Center is dedicated to the preservation and interpretation of art, the natural and agricultural sciences, and history. The Museum is a vital cultural and educational resource for the community, and a focal point for family activity and interaction. We seek to inspire creativity, foster self-discovery, and nurture an appreciation for lifelong learning through exhibits, educational programs, and special events that enhance the visitor's experience of our unique site.
Assistant Teacher (Part-Time)
Provides support and help in the classroom/outdoors as directed by the Lead Teacher or Co-teacher who is designated by the Director of Preschool
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assist Lead or Co-teacher on a daily basis with classroom responsibilities
- Completes assigned responsibilities in a timely manner
- Attend monthly all staff meetings
- Attend weekly classroom staff meetings
- Reports to Lead or Co-Teacher any concerns or challenges related to designated class
- Reports to Director of Preschool any questions or concerns.
- Attend professional development workshops
QUALIFICATIONS & ESSENTIAL SKILLS:
- Must possess a maturity to have professional, respectful demeanor with parents, children and staff
- Must act with discretion and have a keen understanding of confidentiality.
- Must be comfortable in the outdoor environment.
- Must believe we are stewards of the earth and practice sustainability
- Comfortable with animals and willingness to learn how to handle certain animals to enhance curriculum
- Knowledge of the natural world and correct information about curriculum taught to children and families
- Must be certified in First Aid, Medication Training and CPR
- Must be fingerprinted and have an Office of Early Childhood Background check every five years.
CONTACT & RELATIONSHIPS:
- Refer parent’s specific questions about their child to the Lead Teacher or Co-teacher
- Be aware of current happenings at the museum
- Support other staff members
- Address issues with other staff members with them directly or go to the Director of Preschool
SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must meet State of CT requirements to be an Assistant Teacher as defined by the state
- Preschool experience a plus
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Must be a “team player”
- Strong desire to use the outdoor environment on a regular basis to support curriculum.
- Love and respect for the natural world
- Comfortable using live animals in the classroom and outdoors.
- Bi-lingual a plus
Send inquiries to Lisa Combs at LCombs@stamfordmuseum.org
About the Stamford Museum & Nature Center
The Stamford Museum & Nature Center is a 118-acre not-for-profit museum, working farm and environmental educational facility situated on the former estate of fashion magnate Henri Bendel. The Stamford Museum & Nature Center is dedicated to the preservation and interpretation of art, the natural and agricultural sciences, and history. The Museum is a vital cultural and educational resource for the community, and a focal point for family activity and interaction. We seek to inspire creativity, foster self-discovery, and nurture an appreciation for lifelong learning through exhibits, educational programs, and special events that enhance the visitor's experience of our unique site.
External Affairs
Title: Private & Corporate Events Manager
Organization: Stamford Museum & Nature Center
Supervisor: Director, External Affairs
Employment Status: Full Time, Exempt
Send inquiries to Karen Meizels, Director of External Affairs
BASIC FUNCTION
The Private & Corporate Events Manager is a major role in the SM&NC Facility Use Program. This position is an exciting opportunity to combine event planning, sales, and marketing.
Responsible for growing and managing the SM&NC’s Private & Corporate Events program which includes soliciting, developing, and maintaining new and returning client relationships with corporate, private individuals, and other potential clients.
You will be managing an important portion of business for the SM&NC with an annual revenue goal. You will be managing part-time support staff.
PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Maintain and grow professional Facility Use program which includes maintaining sound data base for fulfilling inquiries, and actively cultivating new clients. Manage, plan and execute all private and corporate events. This includes all permits, rentals, staffing assignments etc. Work cooperatively on all events, including logistics, working cohesively across appropriate departments.
- Respond to all email and phone inquiries in a timely fashion.
- Provide site tours to potential clients.
- Maintain up-to-date, detailed information on prospective and actual clients.
- Oversee all Facility Use contracts with clients as well as outside vendors; manage and collect all deposits and balances in a timely fashion.
- Develop and manage Facility Use budgets for earned income return and provide post-event reconciliation to Finance as required.
- Manage your support staff as “Captains” for Facility Use events.
- Work cross-departmentally with the Operations Department for event logistics.
- Work with SM&NC’s marketing consultant to manage and create online and printed. communication pieces to provide up-to date information to prospective clients.
- Be available for host interface with clients, as needed.
- Conduct competitive analysis on going rates for area venues and makes recommendations for revisions to our pricing structures accordingly.
- Actively participate in industry-related networking events.
- As with all SM&NC team members, other duties as assigned.
SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree.
- Minimum of three years of experience in the catering and/or professional event management field.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent computer skills and comfort across all communications platforms.
- Ability to innovate and initiate.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Ability to define goals, meet urgent deadlines, organize and prioritize projects.
- Must be available to work evenings/weekends.
- Must be able to lift 50 lbs, bend, stretch, stand for extended periods of time, climb stairs, reach, twist, sit, walk, and/or run.
SM&NC INITIATIVES
Perform other duties as assigned as an SM&NC team member to achieve the mission of the Stamford Museum & Nature Center. Assist with other SM&NC operations, programs or events as assigned with may include festivals, fundraisers, public programs, or special events. Lead and/or serve institutional task forces, as assigned.
About the Stamford Museum & Nature Center
The Stamford Museum & Nature Center is a 118-acre not-for-profit museum, working farm and environmental educational facility situated on the former estate of fashion magnate Henri Bendel. The Stamford Museum & Nature Center is dedicated to the preservation and interpretation of art, the natural and agricultural sciences, and history. The Museum is a vital cultural and educational resource for the community, and a focal point for family activity and interaction. We seek to inspire creativity, foster self-discovery, and nurture an appreciation for lifelong learning through exhibits, educational programs, and special events that enhance the visitor's experience of our unique site.
Title: Membership & Outreach Manager
Organization: Stamford Museum & Nature Center
Supervisor: Director, External Affairs
Employment Status: Full Time, Exempt
Send inquiries to Karen Meizels, Director of External Affairs
BASIC FUNCTION
The Membership & Outreach Manager role at the SM&NC is vital to the organization as you will be an ambassador for the SM&NC and the face of the Membership Department. Our members are our core constituents, supporters, and volunteers.
You will coordinate and maintain membership duties and campaigns (mail, on-site and website) including renewal, acquisition, acknowledgment, and benefit fulfillment for all levels of Memberships. You will manage the SM&NC’s Annual Appeal giving campaign. Additionally, you will manage our active Volunteer Corps, both individual volunteers and corporate volunteer groups. Other duties will include working with fellow team members on special fundraising initiatives.
PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES
While performing the duties of this job, the Membership & Outreach Manager regularly operates in a lively work environment and must be able to multi-task and be helpful to other departments.
- Track, report and maintain Altru database of all memberships and individual giving.
- Develop and execute annual spring membership campaign.
- Work cross-departmentally to help create/administer membership-level cultivation events and stewarding opportunities.
- Coordinate with marketing consultant on production of all solicitation and membership materials.
- Produce lists from database as needed for marketing consultant for mailings, newsletter, email communications, etc.
- Maintain up to date membership data e.g., number of active memberships, geographical information, current revenue, etc.
- Communicate with and provide assistance to SM&NC Members, always offering the highest level of customer service with a 24-hour response time via phone or email. This includes monitoring the general SM&NC Info@ email address.
- Coordinate and manage Annual Appeal giving campaign including direct mail solicitations and donation acknowledgements.
- Manage the individuals who volunteer in our offices, on our site, for special events such as festivals, and other SM&NC programming.
- Coordinate and manage corporate volunteer groups in conjunction with Director of External Affairs.
- Serve on institutional task forces as necessary.
SPECIALIZED KNOWELDGE, SKILLS, QUALIFICATIONS
- Must possess a professional, respectful demeanor with Members, Board Members, staff, major donors, and other key business contacts acting with discretion and a keen understanding of confidentiality.
- Ability to write reports and correspondence. Must be a good grammarian and a diligent proofreader.
- Ability to understand financial data and to handle administrative finance issues.
- Must be able to take initiative on problem-solving by identifying problem, collecting data, establishing facts, and drawing valid conclusions.
- Experience with database software, creating and pulling lists. Altru preferred.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Windows especially Excel.
- Solid internet and research skills.
SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s Degree.
- Strong written and verbal communications skills.
- Excellent computer skills and comfort across all communications platforms.
- Ability to innovate and initiate.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Ability to define goals, meet urgent deadlines, organize and prioritize projects.
- Must have flexibility to work occasional evenings or weekends.
SM&NC INITIATIVES
Perform other duties as assigned as an SM&NC team member to achieve the mission of the Stamford Museum & Nature Center. Assist with other SM&NC operations, programs or events as assigned with may include festivals, fundraisers, public programs, or special events. Lead and/or serve institutional task forces, as assigned.
About the Stamford Museum & Nature Center
The Stamford Museum & Nature Center is a 118-acre not-for-profit museum, working farm and environmental educational facility situated on the former estate of fashion magnate Henri Bendel. The Stamford Museum & Nature Center is dedicated to the preservation and interpretation of art, the natural and agricultural sciences, and history. The Museum is a vital cultural and educational resource for the community, and a focal point for family activity and interaction. We seek to inspire creativity, foster self-discovery, and nurture an appreciation for lifelong learning through exhibits, educational programs, and special events that enhance the visitor's experience of our unique site.
Visitor Services
Visitor Services Team Member (Part-Time)
With a commitment to creating the best possible guest experience, serves as the “first face” of the Stamford Museum & Nature Center for our visiting public, members & guests in multiple locations on the site including the main and rear gates, gift shop, museum gallery & front desk and creates a welcoming, informed, inclusive, and safe environment at all times. Also works our special events, festival weekends, etc. as assigned.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESONSIBILITIES:
- Welcomes the public/members/guests and takes admission fees. Encourages non-members to join and offers information on the benefits of museum membership at various levels. Provides site maps and timely accurate information about current exhibits, activities, and events.
- Keeps up to date on all of our programs, activities, events & exhibits by reading Next magazine upon publication and asking for clarification as needed.
- Actively solicits new members by offering information regarding the features and benefits of membership.
- Checks membership status and renews expired memberships.
- Ensures the care of museum exhibits; paying special attention to all objects that should not be touched by the public.
- Manages crowd control in the museum exhibit area as needed.
- Collects and reports on visitor metrics as required.
- Keeps physical space clean, neat and orderly at Overbrook and the Bendel Mansion, including wiping glass shelving, vacuuming, etc. on a daily basis.
- Maintains a clean environment in the exhibit gallery space as needed during the day.
- Accurately handles credit card transactions, cash boxes and does cash reconciliation at the end of their shift.
- Handles phone and in-person inquiries and provides accurate information in a warm & friendly manner.
- Inputs information into Altru database including visitor attendance, gift shop sales, mailing lists, membership sales and any other information as requested.
- May help set up for special events or receptions that involve the exhibition galleries or the Great Hall.
- Supports other administrative tasks as required to assist other departments (membership, development, fundraising, accounting, etc.)
- Attends staff meetings and trainings as required.
- Other duties as assigned.
Send inquiries to Brian O'Toole, Visitor Services Manager
About the Stamford Museum & Nature Center
The Stamford Museum & Nature Center is a 118-acre not-for-profit museum, working farm and environmental educational facility situated on the former estate of fashion magnate Henri Bendel. The Stamford Museum & Nature Center is dedicated to the preservation and interpretation of art, the natural and agricultural sciences, and history. The Museum is a vital cultural and educational resource for the community, and a focal point for family activity and interaction. We seek to inspire creativity, foster self-discovery, and nurture an appreciation for lifelong learning through exhibits, educational programs, and special events that enhance the visitor's experience of our unique site.
The Stamford Museum & Nature Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer.