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Sara Park

@sarapark1

Co-Executive Director at The Water’s Edge Museum securing $100,000+ annually for community programming and advancing climate-focused, social-impact work.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I’m seeking to apply my background in geography, heritage, environmental policy, and political science to climate-focused and social-impact organizations, contributing to meaningful global initiatives.

At The Water’s Edge Museum, I direct a six-person core team and oversee institutional operations, financial management, communications, and external partnerships. I secure $100,000+ annually for community programming through grant development and relationships with government, donors, and stakeholders.

I’m also leading organizational restructuring and governance as the museum transitions into an independent 501(c)(3). This work includes developing bylaws, establishing a board, and coordinating legal and financial professionals.

Earlier at the museum, I managed domestic and international collaborations and cultural programming, including heritage workshops at Dublin Castle with Antiguan partners. I also developed education initiatives connecting socio-environmental research, geospatial analysis, and cultural heritage.

My work spans geography, heritage, environmental policy, and political science. I developed a climate adaptation plan and supporting finance model for Antigua & Barbuda, and I’m seeking to apply this background to climate-focused and social-impact organizations.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Co-Executive Director

Current

The Water's Edge Museum

Jan 2025 - Present (1 year 10 months)

Direct a six-person core team, overseeing institutional operations, financial management, budgeting, communications, scheduling, and administrative logistics. Secure $100,000+ annually in funds through grant development and stakeholder relationships, and lead organizational restructuring to transition the museum into an independent 501(c)(3).

Leadership Financial Management Budgeting Grant writing Stakeholder Engagement organizational restructuring Governance Communication Skills

Current

Arts Educator, Chef, and Residential Program Staff

Current

Carpe Diem Arts

Aug 2021 - Present (5 years 3 months)

Independently manage culinary operations for residential programs serving 80+ individuals, incorporating sustainable food practices and environmental and cultural education.

Culinary Operations Sustainable Food Practices Environmental Education Cultural Education Program Management

Museum Policy, Programming & Educational Ambassador

The Water's Edge Museum

Jun 2024 - Dec 2024 (6 months)

Managed domestic and international collaborations, travel logistics, and cultural programming, including facilitating heritage workshops at Dublin Castle with Antiguan partners. Developed education initiatives integrating socio-environmental research, geospatial analysis, and cultural heritage while producing public-facing publications and materials.

Cultural Programming Event Coordination Geospatial analysis Educational Program Development Public Engagement

Lead Peer Mentor, Environment and Sustainability LLC.

Office of Living Learning Communities, Syracuse University

May 2024 - Dec 2024 (7 months)

Coordinated academic programming, outreach, academic and career opportunities, and resource development for an interdisciplinary undergraduate cohort focused on environmental studies and sustainability.

Program Coordination Mentorship Outreach Resource Development Environmental Education

Instructional Assistant & Content Tutor

Stevenson Educational Center

Oct 2022 - May 2024 (1 year 7 months)

Provided multi-weekly academic instruction to 40+ student-athletes across various disciplines, balancing competing schedules, adapting support to diverse learning needs, and developing tailored strategies for time management, writing, study skills, and success.

Tutoring Academic Support Time Management Writing Instruction Study Skills

Lead Peer Mentor, Renee Crown University Honors Program

Office of Living Learning Communities, Syracuse University

May 2023 - Dec 2023 (7 months)

Oversaw and supported a network of 30+ peer mentors serving 200+ honors students, tracking program deliverables, coordinating mentorship activities, hosting engagement events, and facilitating conflict resolution.

Mentorship Program Management Event Planning Conflict Resolution Leadership

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Johns Hopkins University

Master of Arts, Cultural Heritage Management

2026 -

Pursuing a Master of Arts in Cultural Heritage Management at Johns Hopkins University, expected to complete in May 2026.

Syracuse University

Bachelor of Arts, Geography and Political Science

Grade: Summa Cum Laude

Activities and societies: Renee Crown University Honors, Gamma Theta Upsilon, Phi Sigma Alpha, Preston E. James Award of Excellence, Maxwell Shared Competencies Ambassador, Maxwell Deans Team

Earned a Bachelor of Arts in Geography and Political Science, with minors in Global Security Studies and Global Political Economy, graduating Summa Cum Laude.