Socrates Sculpture Park, an internationally renowned contemporary arts organization and public park is seeking a Sr. Director of Park Operations. Socrates Sculpture Park is a non-profit organization that has a license agreement with the NYC Dept of Parks & Recreation to program, operate, and maintain a city park. See http://socratessculpturepark.org/ for a more detailed description of our programming and operations.
Sr. Director of Park Operations will be an integral part of Socrates’ small but dynamic team, and will manage all operations in the Park, including indoor and outdoor facilities. The position will report directly to the Executive Director and with the Sr. Director of Advancement, will be a critical member of the leadership team. The Sr. Director of Park Operations will also coordinate activities with the Director of Education, Director of Exhibitions, and Studio Manager, as needed.
Primary Responsibilities include:
Staff Management (50%)
Direct Park Administration (30%)
Interdepartmental and Vendor Management (10%)
Set Standards in Leadership (10%)
Role Competencies
Qualifications
Work Environment
This job operates in an administrative office environment and outdoors in the Park. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time exempt position, and general hours of work and days are Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. There may be times when you are required to work outside of usual work hours. Will need to be able to work in an after-hours/on-call capacity. NYC residency and valid NYS driver’s license required.
Socrates Sculpture Park, an internationally renowned contemporary arts organization and public park is seeking a Sr. Director of Park Operations. Socrates Sculpture Park is a non-profit organization that has a license agreement with…
Socrates Sculpture Park offers a competitive benefits package including 401k matching and full health insurance coverage.
Socrates Sculpture Park offers a competitive benefits package including 401k matching and full health insurance coverage.
Must be fluent in English. Multi-lingual candidates encouraged to apply.
Must be fluent in English. Multi-lingual candidates encouraged to apply.
Qualified candidates should submit a resume (as PDF attachment) and thoughtful cover letter in the body of an email, or as an attachment, with “Sr. Director of Park Operations in the subject line to jobs@socratessculpturepark.org
No phone calls please. Positions will remain open until filled.
Socrates Sculpture Park is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
The Park is committed to building a culturally diverse community and strongly encourages applications from candidates from communities otherwise underrepresented in the arts.
Qualified candidates should submit a resume (as PDF attachment) and thoughtful cover letter in the body of an email, or as an attachment, with “Sr. Director of Park Operations in the…