Part Time Nature Center Educator Assistant- Quest at Latta Nature Preserve
About The Position
Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation is looking for a passionate Part Time Nature Center Educator Assistant to join the team at Quest at Latta Nature Preserve. This position will assist with environmental education programs and/or outdoor recreation programs for our guests. The selected candidate will have the autonomy to design and execute programs that speak to their unique skills and interests and will also assist with standardized programs like field trips and summer day camp, provide customer service and carry out other generalized nature center operation duties. The ideal candidate would be self-motivated and passionate about parks, recreation, and nature. This position will work approximately 19 hours per week, which includes 2-3 weekend days per month and occasional evenings. By applying to this position, you are eligible to be considered for a similar role, in which you meet the minimum qualifications for, at other Park and Recreation locations should they become available. If you are looking to grow in your career, or transition laterally into a new role, don't miss this opportunity to apply!
Requirements
- Requires enrollment in, or completion of a bachelor's degree in natural/environmental sciences, biology, botany, ecology, environmental education, education, social studies/civics or related field
- Combination of relevant experience and relevant education accepted
- 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
- Self-motivated and passionate about parks, recreation, and nature.
Responsibilities
- Conduct and/or assist with developing environmental and historic 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
- May assist with the care and feeding of exhibit animals,
- Assist with operation of the nature center, or historic site, gift shop, program registration, and facility maintenance
- May 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 and historic sites within Mecklenburg County
- Follow the work plan as prepared by the supervisor
- Respond to emergency situations
Benefits
- Supportive and inclusive culture
- Technology to become the best version of you
- Chance to build a career as unique as you are
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
