Nature Education Specialist (Part-Time <1,000 hours/year )

Nature Education Specialist (Part-Time <1,000 hours/year) Share your passion for nature with the community! Responsibilities include developing and executing outdoor recreation programs and educational programs for children of all ages, including archery workshops, kayaking tours, fishing programs, camping events, and more.

Requirements

• Conduct daily outdoor recreational activities for children of all ages
• Conduct daily outdoor educational programs such as field trips, summer camp, preschool & home school programs, scout programs, birthday parties, nature craft classes, nature hikes, science classes, and more
• Assist with other Nature Education programs, classes and activities as needed
• Assist with marketing Nature Education programs by having booths at events to promote Oliver Nature Park, helping with newsletters, and more
• Develop new exciting programs for families, children, and adults
• Assist staff in planning, developing, promoting, executing and evaluating recreational programs for all ages
• Observe safety precautions; correct minor safety problems; conduct activities in a safe manner
• Maintain discipline at all times using appropriate behavior management techniques
• Operate city-owned 15 passenger van for local day trips and field trips as well as other city-owned vehicles and trailers
• Attend mandatory staff trainings and meetings
• Perform basic office duties such as answering phones, making copies, faxing, filing, and gathering data
• Enforce and maintain all Parks and Recreation policies and procedures as needed