Natural Resources Coordinator

Part-time

Raleigh, NC

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

About the position

The City of Raleigh Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources Department is seeking a Natural Resources Specialist to join the Nature Preserves and Programs Team at Durant and Horseshoe Farm Nature Preserve. This position is a permanent part-time position and is directly responsible for assisting the Park Manager in planning, coordinating, and implementing natural resource management while supporting park operations and education in the Preserves. This role collaborates frequently with others in the Durant and Horseshoe Farm team as well as throughout the Nature Preserves and Program Team. The Nature Preserves and Programs Team is part of the City's Natural Resources Unit, which is devoted to connecting people and nature through experiences, conservation, and education and is comprised of 3 Nature Preserves, 1 Nature Park, the Environmental Education Programs & Support Office, and the Land Stewardship Program. Diverse views and experiences make us strong. We look for candidates with both experience and skills who work well in teams, innovate in a rapidly changing world, and believe in inclusion and diversity. Working for The City of Raleigh Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Resource Department and the Natural Resources Unit will allow you to make a positive impact in our community as you help shape future generations and grow your career.

Responsibilities

• Assist Preserve Manager in the planning of natural resource management for both preserves and oversee the implementation of resource management projects and tasks in all seasons.
• Collaborate with Preserve Manager in hiring, recruitment, training, and supervision of temporary part-time staff and volunteers in natural resource activities.
• Document natural resource management work actions and data collected on biotic resources.
• Contributes to overall park operations, including opening and closing procedures, and facility rentals.
• Supports educational programming and public outreach for the preserves and for other City of Raleigh, Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resource sites as needed, including supporting program animal care.
• Provides customer service by assisting users of the preserve, providing information, educating about rules and standards of conduct, observing necessary precautions to ensure safety of all users, and rendering first aid in case of minor injury.
• Works as a team member of the Natural Resources Unit of the Parks and Natural Resources Division to further the mission of the Department.
• Drives the on-site utility vehicles or trucks to complete projects around the preserves.
• Supports the City of Raleigh with clean-up and repair during inclement weather situations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in biology, forestry, natural resource management, urban forestry, conservation biology, environmental science, parks and recreation, or similar field directly related to assignment and two years of directly related experience.
• Valid North Carolina Class C Driver's License with a satisfactory driving record, or the ability to obtain within 30 days of hire.
• First AID/CPR/AED training, or the ability to obtain within 60 days of hire (provided by City of Raleigh).

Nice-to-haves

• Two years of experience in natural resource work.
• Experience in a park, nature center, or similar public setting.
• Experience working with volunteers.
• Experience with chainsaws, mowers, sprayers, and prescribed burning.

Benefits

• Contributes to the Local Governmental Employees' Retirement System (LGERS) at a 6% employee contribution.
• Eligibility for 401k/457 retirement plans.