Alapocas Run / Wilmington State Park Multiple Lead Positions

State of Delaware•Dover, DE

About The Position

Introduction The land that became Alapocas Run State Park was donated to the city of Wilmington in the early 1900s by local industrialist William Bancroft. Alapocas Run became a state park in 2002. Click here for more information about Alapocas Run State Park Click her for more information about Wilmington State Parks Summary Statement Lead Naturalist - The position will provide and develop school and public programming in addition to coordinating special events. Work is performed indoors and outdoors under various weather conditions. Applicants must be available to work weekends, evenings and holidays as scheduled Lead Rock Climbing instructor - position will instruct outdoor rock-climbing programs for park visitors and includes being the camp director for summer rock climbing camps. Work is performed outdoors. Weekends and holidays are scheduled to meet facility needs. For Camp Positions, Monday through Friday will be needed throughout the camp season. Additional work on weekends and holidays may be scheduled. Essential Functions Essential functions are fundamental, core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, incumbents can complete job duties of similar kind not specifically listed here. Lead Naturalist Develops and facilitates educational programs for schools and special events Lead school environmental education programs tied to state standards to increase student understanding of Delaware’s natural and cultural resources. Deliver interpretive programs to participants of all ages in a variety of contexts. Helps coordinate and implement special events held at Alapocas Run and Wilmington State Parks Assists in grant and program attendance tracking. Provide general customer service and park information to visitors. Develops and maintains exhibits, park bulletin boards and educational materials Must be able to occasionally climb stairs. (Rockford Tower has 130 stairs that must be climbed.) Must be able to work independently and think critically. Support the Interpretive Program Manager in the supervision of interns and other programming staff. Lead Rock Climbing Instructor Conducts rock climbing programs for camps, groups, and the public. Supervise camp counselors and rock-climbing instructors Supervise campers aged 8-15 years old Maintain rock climbing equipment and associated paperwork Conduct camp games, activities and crafts Provides excellent customer service to both internal and external customers Conduct programs in all weather and uneven terrain Ensures a fun, educational and safe environment for participants and staff. Must be able to demonstrate responsibility, dependability, and good communication skill Performs other related work as required.

Requirements

One year experience planning and delivering interpretive programs for adults and children.
One year experience coordinating and promoting special events or initiatives.
One year experience supervising staff or interns.
Knowledge of public speaking or interpretation.
Knowledge of natural history, anthropology, entomology, ornithology, cultural history, recreation science, and/or ecology.
Possession of a valid driver's license (not suspended, revoked, or cancelled, or disqualified from driving).
At least 20 years of age.
One year experience working in a camp program for children or young adults
One year experience in supervising groups, staff or volunteers
Knowledge of rock climbing through rock climbing training, school facility in top rope rock climbing, rappelling or equivalent work experience at a gym, rock climbing camps or other specialty groups.
Knowledge of various recreational activities such as hiking, mountain biking or boating.

Responsibilities

Develops and facilitates educational programs for schools and special events
Lead school environmental education programs tied to state standards to increase student understanding of Delaware’s natural and cultural resources.
Deliver interpretive programs to participants of all ages in a variety of contexts.
Helps coordinate and implement special events held at Alapocas Run and Wilmington State Parks
Assists in grant and program attendance tracking.
Provide general customer service and park information to visitors.
Develops and maintains exhibits, park bulletin boards and educational materials
Must be able to occasionally climb stairs. (Rockford Tower has 130 stairs that must be climbed.)
Must be able to work independently and think critically.
Support the Interpretive Program Manager in the supervision of interns and other programming staff.
Conducts rock climbing programs for camps, groups, and the public.
Supervise camp counselors and rock-climbing instructors
Supervise campers aged 8-15 years old
Maintain rock climbing equipment and associated paperwork
Conduct camp games, activities and crafts
Provides excellent customer service to both internal and external customers
Conduct programs in all weather and uneven terrain
Ensures a fun, educational and safe environment for participants and staff.
Must be able to demonstrate responsibility, dependability, and good communication skill
Performs other related work as required.