Salary: $21.57 HourlyLocation : Baton Rouge, LAJob Type: Full Time ExemptJob Number: EPSHAC2024Department: RecreationOpening Date: 10/04/2024Closing Date: 10/18/2024 4:59 PM CentralFLSA: ExemptGeneral Summary The Education Program Specialist is responsible for planning, developing and coordinating the comprehensive educational and recreational programming (programs, events, tours, etc.) in accordance with BREC's mission. This individual must be able to work successfully and interact with other BREC staff, partners, contractors, and volunteers while working to improve the opportunities the public must utilize BREC's properties. Requirements and Job SpecificationsEducation Required: Graduation from an accredited 4- year college or university.Area of Study (major) Required: Education, Equine Studies or closely related fieldCertification(s) Required: First Aid & CPR certification within 30 days of hire Preferred: Membership in or CIP/CIT/CIG certification through National Association of Interpretation (NAI)License(s) Required: Valid LA driver's license.Years Relevant Work Experience: 3 years coordinating educational related events and activities or 3 years teaching at an accredited institution. Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Broad-based knowledge of equine studies, including equitation, animal husbandry & behaviors, various Western/English disciplines, equine care & grooming, tack and farm management
- Excellent research and educational skills
- Excellent public relations and interpersonal skills
- Excellent written and oral communication skills for public speaking
- Ability to train and direct staff
- Experience in general office practices and computer skills
- Knowledge of basic animal husbandry, particularly of horses
- Ability to work flexible hours including holidays, evenings, and weekends for programs and events
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, staff, volunteers, patrons, BREC officials, community interest groups, and the general public
- Ability to quickly learn BREC policies, procedures, and programs
Functions and DutiesEssential Functions and Duties:
- Researches, develops, and implements all educational programming
- Directs or assists in onsite training/supervision of full-time and part-time program staff, riding staff, seasonal camp staff and volunteers
- Secures and trains volunteers to assist with programs and reports all site or trail maintenance needs to appropriate staff
- Plans and coordinates training for interpretive programs
- Oversees special events by securing volunteers, assigning staff, and coordinating set-up/take-down
- Gives presentations at various venues and large public outreach events
- Develops, implements, and evaluates all programs, including Summer Camp, as well as hiring and training of staff, curriculum development and delivery, and field trip planning
- Performs administrative office duties including reporting, filing, data management, and organization
- Collaborate with maintenance and barn staff in preparing and maintaining arenas and grounds for shows, lessons, events, programs, and other riding activities
- Directs staff and patrons in proper horsemanship
- Pursues collaborations and partnerships with BREC and non-BREC entities to enhance the mission and goals of the Special Interest division
- Produces monthly reports summarizing visitation, revenue, and program participation
- Assists with budget planning
- Performs other duties as assigned
- This position may vary based on programs across a variety of genres including any one of the following: Community Recreation, Special Facilities, and/or CORE
Secondary Job Duties:
- Maintains tack and other riding equipment through routine inspection and inventory
- Assists in ensuring health and safety of horses and program participants according to Farr Equestrian Center policies and procedures
- Provides evaluation and recommendations to management team on fitness of horses for BREC equestrian program
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. He or she will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties as requested by his or her supervisor. Supplemental InformationFull-time position; scheduled within framework of 8 hours per day, 5 days per week, may vary according to special events; frequent weekend and evening work; lunch break daily; overtime as required. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. You must include all relevant education and experience on your official BREC online application or it will be deemed incomplete and you will be ineligible for this vacancy. Complete each section of this application (i.e. work experience, education, etc.) to demonstrate that you meet the eligibility and minimum qualification requirements described in this announcement.An offer of employment is contingent on passing a pre-employment criminal background check, Motor Vehicle Records check, drug screen and physical.2024 FULL-TIME EMPLOYEE BENEFITSHEALTH INSURANCE: Comprehensive medical benefits including HMO, PPO, and Blue Saver (Qualified High Deductible High Savings Account) and options are provided through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana. Coverage is effective the first of the month, following two months of employment, a (2 month waiting period). Employee cost per month for HMO: $175.43 - employee only; $597.45 - employee & spouse or employee & dependent children; $962.52 - family. Employee cost per month for PPO: $375.23 - employee only; $975.50 - employee & spouse or employee & dependent 162.68.57 - employee & spouse or employee & dependent children; $290.49 - family. BREC also offers voluntary insurance plans: Dental, Vision, and Supplemental Insurance (Accident, Cancer/Critical Care, Long and Short-term Disability, Term and Whole Life).LIFE INSURANCE: All full-time employees are insured under a Group Term-Life Insurance policy through Equitable Life Insurance Company a subsidiary of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana. Coverage is subject to decrease at age 65 and 70. There is no cost to the employee except for salaries more than $50,000 which are subject to the imputed income clause under the IRS regulations. Coverage is effective immediately.RETIREMENT SYSTEM: BREC contributions to the City-Parish Employees' Retirement System for each employee amount to 40.32% of salary. Employees contribute at the rate of 9.5%. Retirement contributions are tax deferred. Personal contributions are kept on account and refunded if employees leave BREC before their retirement. Additional benefit opportunities are available after 25 years through the DROP program. BREC also offers a Supplemental Retirement DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN through payroll deduction.HOLIDAYS: BREC employees receive twelve (12) paid holidays per year.SICK LEAVE: BREC employees accumulate sick leave at the rate of 100 hours per year the first five years they are employed; accrual of hours will increase based on the number of years of service, thereafter, up to 192 hours for 15 or more years. Employee is eligible to utilize leave after 30 days of continuous employment.ANNUAL LEAVE: BREC employees earn annual leave at the rate of 100 hours per year the first five years they are employed; accrual of hours will increased based on the number of years of service, thereafter, up to 192 hours for 15 or more years. Employee is eligible to utilize leave after 90 days of continuous employment.FULL-TIME STATUS: Upon completion of a six-month probationary periods and approval of supervisor, full-time status will be achieved.EMPLOYEE DISCOUNTS: BREC full-time employees can take advantage of a generous discount. Some restrictions may apply. See the discount policy for more details.EAP: BREC's Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is administered by Hidalgo Health Associates. They EAP helps employees and their family members resolve personal or work-related problems.CREDIT UNION: BREC employees are eligible to join the City Federal Credit Union and/or Pelican State Credit Union and enlist in payroll deduction plan. Direct deposit to the Credit Union is also available.FEDERAL STUDENT LOAN FORGIVENESS: BREC is a qualifying employer for public service loan forgiveness. Employees who have Federal Direct Loans and have made 120 payments on the Federal Direct Loans (after October 1, 2007) may be eligible for the remaining loan balance to be forgiven. LA START: This 529 Qualified Tuition savings plan may be open on behalf of a named Beneficiary by anyone, including legal entities, provided that the Account Owner or the Beneficiary is a resident of Louisiana. Account Owners may save at their own pace, in amounts they can afford.FSA: BREC offers an FSA that allows employees to contribute a portion of their regular earnings before taxes. Distributions from the account must be used to reimburse the employee for qualified expenses related to medical and dental services.SUPPLEMENT BENEFITS: BREC offers voluntary benefits through AFLAC or Colonial Life. Those benefits include accident insurance, critical care, life, LTD and STD.BREC reserves the right to at any time and from time to time to modify or amend, in whole or in part, any or all of the provisions of the benefit package.*Commissioned Approved Benefits Effective January 1, 2024*01 Have you ever volunteered for BREC? Yes or No. If so, in what capacity and what location? 02 Do you have a valid Louisiana driver's license?
03 Do you possess an active CPR/First Aid certification
- Yes
- No
- Yes, I am also AED certified
04 What is your experience with horseback riding? Which styles of riding are you familiar with? 05 This position requires at least three (3) years of experience coordinating educational events or at least three (3) years teaching at an accredited institution. Do you have the required experience, and if so, please summarize that experience in the space below? Required Question
