Kenneth R. Pelto

Programming

• Created free archery, fishing, snowshoeing, biking and skiing programs
• Schedule and market programming through flyers, posters, direct mailings and social media
• Evaluate programming through participant surveys
• Track participant data such as demographic info
• Adjust programs in response to participant feedback
• Track programming budgets

Parks and Recreation Racial Equity Leadership Team Chairperson

• Team member since the committee's inception
• Committee chairperson since 2021.
• Developed a department Racial Equity Work Plan which included eight major departmental strategies, goals and measurable outcomes
• Work plan helped to diversify department staff, contracting allocations and

Grant Writing

• Wrote grant for a bike fleet, purchased over thirty bikes, helmets and a trailer to move them from park to park.
• Procured a grant for a new position called the Cultural Liaison. This position works to connection Black, Indigenous and People of Color to park programs and develop culturally relevant new programming.
• Developed a successful grant for a new position called Artist Organizer. The Artist Organizer creates new programs around art and nature.

Hiring and Supervision

• Seasonally hire, train, schedule, supervise and evaluate 5-10 employees
• Complete employee feedback in a timely manner
• Recruit diverse applicants
• Supervise intern programs to create career opportunities for young people entering the workforce

• Supervise ZooMobile Outreach Program- Develop content, schedule live animals presentations, develop yearly budget, track budget goals throughout the season.
• School Services – Developed teacher workshops to train them on using Zoo curriculum and resources, including the art program; maintain working partnerships with teachers throughout the San Francisco Bay Area and respond to their needs and request with relevant programming; lead Zoo tours detailing threats to biodiversity and the role zoos play in conservation efforts;
• Collaborations – Work with other local conservation and education organizations. Developed and maintained working collaborations with San Francisco Recreation and Parks Department, the University of San Francisco Education Dept, California Academy of Science and many other through the San Francisco Science Collaborative
• Writing – Write grant report summaries upon the completion of a program; write animal identification and interpretive sign content;
• Other Duties – Managed adult volunteer programs with more than 150 volunteers, implemented mandatory background check system; recruited and placed; organized large volunteer work parties and volunteer recognition events; write end-of-the-season summary reports on each program;

• Coordinate ZooMobile Outreach Program- Develop content, schedule and present dynamic live animals presentations about environmental issues; reaches 9,000-10,000 student each school year;
• Manage Teen Volunteer Programs –Interview, select, train, schedule and supervise over 100 teenagers each year for three different programs. Volunteers present information to Zoo visitors, help with Zoo Camp classes and are active in habitat restoration at Lake Merced, San Francisco's largest natural lake.
• Interns - Recruit, hire, train, supervise, schedule and evaluate interns; provide performance feedback;
• Develop Programming – Created lesson plans for an annual K-5th grade science and art program; created tours and lessons on energy and water conservation, organized field trips for 16 third grade classrooms to learn about conserving energy, using a grant money from PG&E

• Taught - 6-8 grade math - as well as sixth grade science, social studies and language arts;
• Integrated art and design into lesson plans;
• Effectively used small groups and partners to facilitate learning;
• Worked closely with other teachers to create multi-class unit;
• Integrated garden lessons and outdoor education into writing and research assignments;
• Adapted curriculum to suit a wide array of grade levels and abilities;
• Developed writing skills using “writers workshop”