{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"17e5df8d3f6bbccfd02f1ceb","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/17e5df8d3f6bbccfd02f1ceb","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/17e5df8d3f6bbccfd02f1ceb","title":"Park Programming Coordinator","description":"Park Programming CoordinatorAustin, TexasReports to: Director of Community EngagementSalary Scale: $40,000-$45,000About Pease Park Conservancy: Pease Park Conservancy celebrates the diverse ecology and history that make Austin’s first public park valuable and unique. The Conservancy works to restore, enhance, and maintain Austin’s first park for the sustainable use and enjoyment of all. Our vision is for Pease Park to be known as an accessible urban green space for play, adventure, and connectivity, where land stewardship, environmental innovation, and inclusive programming embrace the community’s history and inspire its future.Position Description:Pease Park Conservancy is hiring a Park Programming Coordinator to join the Community Engagement Team to help curate and implement the annual Pease Park Programming Plan. The Coordinator will work closely with the Director of Community Engagement to plan and execute ongoing small-scale programming events at Pease Park throughout the year, aligned with the programming pillars of Art, Learning, Conservation, and Wellness. The Park Programming Coordinator will also work closely with the PPC large events team (Community Engagement Team and Development Team) to plan and implement Pease Park Conservancy’s large events: Squirrel Fest, Pride Picnic, Rise: Freedom Communities Festival, Yoga for Pease, and Luminarium.Key Responsibilities:Ongoing Small-Scale Programming EventsEstablish and maintain strong relationships with park programming partners, local organizations, vendors, artists, and performers to create a varied and diverse programming calendar.Manage registrations, calendar postings, and reminder and thank-you emails for park programming events.Along with the Director of Community Engagement, attend programming events to help with load-in, set-up, greeting attendees, ensuring programming partners have everything they need, and clean-up.Assist with graphic design for event promotions and event-related signage.Peasecology School Field Trip ProgramPlan with local schools to schedule field trips in the fall and spring.Lesson plan for the learning portion of field trips.Coordinate with the Park Operations Team to schedule and lesson-plan for field trips.Help lead field trips for kindergarten through 6th-grade classes.Work with schools on follow-up (surveys, obtaining feedback, payments).Pease Corps Volunteer Event PlanningCoordinate with Park Operations Team to plan for ongoing volunteer events.Post opportunities in GivePulse and on the website for registrations.Work closely with Development Team to schedule corporate volunteer groups.Work closely with Director of Community Engagement to schedule non-corporate volunteer groups.Coordinate volunteers for large events.Large EventsWork with the Director of Community Engagement and the Development Team to plan approximately five large events throughout the year. The Development Team takes the lead on fundraising events, and the Community Engagement Team takes the lead on free community events.Coordinate with event partner organizations to curate the run of show, activations, food, and drinks for each event.Lead event partners in planning calls and walk-throughs to plan for all aspects of the event.Create an event map for all partners to understand the layout for the event and for City permitting purposes.Understand permitting rules, electricity availability within the park, water hookup availability and processes, furniture availability, and parking lot/space availability for vendors at events.Create logistics communications and guidelines for vendors, program partners, and attendees for events.Skills Needed:Bilingual (Spanish and English) preferredFlexibility and creativityAbility to work well with others and to help guide disparate groups to a common goalAbility to work evenings and on weekends for events as neededStrong project management skillsStrong written communication skillsSalary & Benefits:The position is full-time with compensation commensurate with experience. We have a generous benefits package, including health, dental and vision insurance, generous time off, and a retirement match.How to ApplyEmail your resume and a cover letter explaining why you’re the best fit for the position to allison@peasepark.org. Please also provide contact information for three professional references.Additional Information:The Coordinator will also assist Pease Park Conservancy staff with general office duties and special projects as needed in a small nonprofit environment. Pease Park Conservancy has an office located at 1609 Shoal Creek Blvd, across from Pease Park. This is a full-time (40 hours/ week) position with flexible scheduling and the ability to work from the office, home, or other locations.About Pease Park Conservancy: Our Mission: Pease Park Conservancy celebrates the diverse ecology and history that make Austin’s first public park valuable and unique. The Conservancy works to restore, enhance and maintain this 84-acre public green space for the sustainable use and enjoyment of all.Our Vision: We want Pease Park to be known as an accessible urban green space for play, adventure and connectivity, where land stewardship, environmental innovation and inclusive programming embrace the community's history and inspire its future.  Our Culture: We are committed to creating and fostering a just, equitable, diverse, and inclusive workplace where all employees and volunteers feel valued and respected.","company":"Pease Park Conservancy","rawCompany":"pease park conservancy","city":"Austin","state":"TX","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-06-18T10:45:15.876Z","occupations":[{"code":"13-1121.00","title":"Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners","slug":"meeting-convention-and-event-planners"},{"code":"19-1031.03","title":"Park Naturalists","slug":"park-naturalists"},{"code":"13-1082.00","title":"Project Management Specialists","slug":"project-management-specialists"}],"industries":[{"code":"712190","title":"Nature Parks and Other Similar Institutions","slug":"nature-parks-and-other-similar-institutions"},{"code":"813312","title":"Environment, Conservation and Wildlife Organizations","slug":"environment-conservation-and-wildlife-organizations"},{"code":"924120","title":"Administration of Conservation Programs","slug":"administration-of-conservation-programs"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Park Programming Coordinator","description":"Park Programming CoordinatorAustin, TexasReports to: Director of Community EngagementSalary Scale: $40,000-$45,000About Pease Park Conservancy: Pease Park Conservancy celebrates the diverse ecology and history that make Austin’s first public park valuable and unique. 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The Park Programming Coordinator will also work closely with the PPC large events team (Community Engagement Team and Development Team) to plan and implement Pease Park Conservancy’s large events: Squirrel Fest, Pride Picnic, Rise: Freedom Communities Festival, Yoga for Pease, and Luminarium.Key Responsibilities:Ongoing Small-Scale Programming EventsEstablish and maintain strong relationships with park programming partners, local organizations, vendors, artists, and performers to create a varied and diverse programming calendar.Manage registrations, calendar postings, and reminder and thank-you emails for park programming events.Along with the Director of Community Engagement, attend programming events to help with load-in, set-up, greeting attendees, ensuring programming partners have everything they need, and clean-up.Assist with graphic design for event promotions and event-related signage.Peasecology School Field Trip ProgramPlan with local schools to schedule field trips in the fall and spring.Lesson plan for the learning portion of field trips.Coordinate with the Park Operations Team to schedule and lesson-plan for field trips.Help lead field trips for kindergarten through 6th-grade classes.Work with schools on follow-up (surveys, obtaining feedback, payments).Pease Corps Volunteer Event PlanningCoordinate with Park Operations Team to plan for ongoing volunteer events.Post opportunities in GivePulse and on the website for registrations.Work closely with Development Team to schedule corporate volunteer groups.Work closely with Director of Community Engagement to schedule non-corporate volunteer groups.Coordinate volunteers for large events.Large EventsWork with the Director of Community Engagement and the Development Team to plan approximately five large events throughout the year. The Development Team takes the lead on fundraising events, and the Community Engagement Team takes the lead on free community events.Coordinate with event partner organizations to curate the run of show, activations, food, and drinks for each event.Lead event partners in planning calls and walk-throughs to plan for all aspects of the event.Create an event map for all partners to understand the layout for the event and for City permitting purposes.Understand permitting rules, electricity availability within the park, water hookup availability and processes, furniture availability, and parking lot/space availability for vendors at events.Create logistics communications and guidelines for vendors, program partners, and attendees for events.Skills Needed:Bilingual (Spanish and English) preferredFlexibility and creativityAbility to work well with others and to help guide disparate groups to a common goalAbility to work evenings and on weekends for events as neededStrong project management skillsStrong written communication skillsSalary & Benefits:The position is full-time with compensation commensurate with experience. We have a generous benefits package, including health, dental and vision insurance, generous time off, and a retirement match.How to ApplyEmail your resume and a cover letter explaining why you’re the best fit for the position to allison@peasepark.org. Please also provide contact information for three professional references.Additional Information:The Coordinator will also assist Pease Park Conservancy staff with general office duties and special projects as needed in a small nonprofit environment. Pease Park Conservancy has an office located at 1609 Shoal Creek Blvd, across from Pease Park. This is a full-time (40 hours/ week) position with flexible scheduling and the ability to work from the office, home, or other locations.About Pease Park Conservancy: Our Mission: Pease Park Conservancy celebrates the diverse ecology and history that make Austin’s first public park valuable and unique. 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