Deductions & credits

I see.  Going back one step, is it correct that I should report this 1099-NEC (working for a civic organization) as hobby/sporadic activity? 

Also for my future reference, 

If I was to treat  potential future 1099-NECs as a business income, I could deduct the expenses but need to pay for self-employment taxes etc (face all kinds of other req'ts).  

 

Thanks for your advice.  Always speedy and helpful!