Part Time Environ. Educator

Dauphin County•Harrisburg, PA

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

Dauphin County Parks & Recreation is seeking a Part Time Environmental Educator to provide environmental education and recreation programming for the County Parks system. This role involves developing and presenting programs, creating interpretive displays, liaising with educational institutions, assisting with park administration, recruiting and training volunteers, and promoting park facilities. The position also includes developing promotional materials, participating in meetings and conferences, and maintaining reports. A key aspect of the role is working to protect and manage the natural resources of the parks.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Education, Environmental Science, or a closely related discipline field.
2 years’ experience in Environmental Education, Environmental Science and/or nature center administration or nature center operation.
Must be able to speak and understand the English language in an understandable manner in order to carry out essential functions of job.
Must possess good communication and interpersonal skills.
Must possess initiative and problem-solving skills.
Must possess ability to function independently, have flexibility and the ability to work effectively with co-workers and staff.
Must possess a valid Pennsylvania driver's license and a willingness to travel as needed to carry out essential job duties.
Must possess ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
Must possess thorough knowledge of environmental education and nature interpretation.
Must possess a working knowledge of biology, ecology, zoology, botany, and geology.
Must possess knowledge of curriculum development, teaching methods and procedures.
Must possess ability to work effectively with volunteers, interested groups and the general public.
Must possess ability to communicate effectively both orally and in written form.
Must possess ability to plan, direct and coordinate environmental education and nature interpretation activities.
Must possess ability to maintain required records and prepare reports as needed.
Must possess ability to establish and maintain effective working relationship with general public, government officials, staff and others, and to promote public relations.
Must possess knowledge of basic first aid and CPR.

Nice To Haves

Must possess ability to prepare budget and oversee expenditures.

Responsibilities

Prepares and presents environmental education and recreation programs to local and regional private and public schools, home schools, colleges, community-based organizations, teachers, and the general public.
Develops interpretive displays including exhibits, illustrated lectures, brochures, signs and other related materials at the Olewine Nature Center and throughout the park system.
Establishes and maintains liaison with all educational institutions including school districts, colleges, universities, service organizations, private/parochial schools, educators, and other educational resources and advocates.
Assists in the administration/management of the Dauphin County Park system with emphasis on Wildwood Park and the Olewine Nature Center building.
Recruits and trains volunteers and fosters active support by the general public for the facilities and environmental education.
Collaborates with volunteers, interns, staff and community groups; organizes and deploys same in projects of research, construction, presentation, preservation and upkeep of the parks.
Develops and prepares flyers, brochures, newsletter, etc. and other promotional materials as needed.
Participates in staff/planning meetings; attends prescribed conferences and instruction, as directed by proper authority.
Maintains programming attendance and Nature Center visitation reports; submits required reports as per Park Manager's request.
Works to protect and manage the natural resources of the parks and their surroundings.