Temporary Nature Center Educator Assistant
About The Position
Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation is hiring for seasonal Nature Center Education Assistants at Eastway Regional Recreation Center and Reedy Creek Nature Center. These positions will assist with leading nature-based summer camps and will last through the end of summer. The preferred candidates will have a strong desire to share knowledge and enthusiasm for the natural world, be able to work enthusiastically with diverse audiences, possess strong leadership skills, be detail-oriented, self-motivated, and have strong written and verbal communication skills. By applying to this position, you are eligible to be considered for a similar role at other Park and Recreation locations should you meet the minimum qualifications.
Requirements
- Requires enrollment in, or completion of a bachelor's degree in natural/environmental sciences, biology, botany, ecology, environmental education, education, or related field
- Combination of relevant education and relevant experience accepted
- Ability to obtain Certified Interpretive Guide within first year of employment
- May require a valid North Carolina or South Carolina Driver’s License and County Driving Privileges
- General knowledge of applicable computer programs
Nice To Haves
- Education and/or natural sciences experience highly preferred
Responsibilities
- Conduct and/or assist with developing environmental education and interpretive programs for all ages and diverse audiences, including facility tours, curricular school programs, summer camp programs, public lectures, special events, outreach programs, live animal programs and field experiences in a variety of outdoor environments both on and off-site
- Maintain program props, interpretive displays, native plant gardens, and demonstration compost areas
- Assist with planning and implementation of teacher workshops and special events
- Assist with development of educational exhibits, interpretive brochures, and other educational materials
- Assist with the care and feeding of exhibit animals
- Assist with operation of the nature center, gift shop, program registration, and facility maintenance
- Assist with Outdoor Recreation programming as needed
- Maintain general housekeeping in work area
- May coordinate volunteer efforts
- Work as part of an overall team of program staff at all nature centers within Mecklenburg County
- Follow the work plan as prepared by the supervisor
- Respond to emergency situations
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
