OPS PARK SERVICES SPECIALIST - 37970904

State of Florida • JENSEN BEACH, FL

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Savannas Preserve State Park is looking for an independent, motivated, and reliable person to work part time in the park’s Education Center to provide excellent visitor service, interpretation programming, administrative support, and custodial support. Applicants must be able to work weekends, occasional evenings when special programs are planned, and holidays. This is a temporary OPS position which does not include insurance or leave benefits. The following duties and responsibilities must be carried out with a safety-first mindset:

Requirements

• Must be able to communicate with the public
• Must be able to climb stairs and perform physical labor (safely lift and carry 40 pounds)
• Must be able to work outdoors in the heat
• Computer and office skills required (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Must be fluent in English
• High school diploma required
• Valid driver license
• Willingness to learn

Nice To Haves

• Spanish a plus
• Enthusiasm for working with children
• Canva or other graphic art platform

Responsibilities

• Operate and provide support for front desk services in the Education Center, which include: Cash register operation, sales of annual park passes, Providing answers to frequently asked information by visitors in person or by phone, Signing interested parties up for hikes or educational programs
• Maintain the cleanliness of the Education Center interior and exterior building: Sweeping/vacuuming/mopping of floors, cleaning toilets, taking out the garbage, dusting displays, wiping down tables/high touch areas, sweeping off pine needles, and sweeping off cobwebs
• Assist Park Services Specialist with the park volunteer program: Running reports on the volunteer portal to identify volunteers that have expired paperwork, need required trainings, need hours approved, reached milestones in cumulated hours for awards, Assist with sending out email communications with park volunteers, Conduct and/or arrange volunteer orientation, have enough copies of new volunteer handbooks and orientation materials, Train volunteers as needed
• Assist Park Services Specialist with advertising/communicating & conducting park events: Create/publish/post approved monthly calendar of events/upcoming programs for front desk, kiosks, and social media accounts, Coordinate volunteer assistance with set-up, during the event and clean-up, Create event map, itinerary, schedules, etc., Assist with creating flyers, printing flyers, etc., Coordinate closely with Park Staff and the Citizen Support Organization, Personally assist with event set-up, take-down and operation
• Assist Park Services Specialist with educational programs: teach/conduct activities to elementary aged children (examples: arts/crafts stations, lab stations, small group guided hikes with given materials/guidance), prepare stations/classroom activities with provided materials

Benefits

• Participation in state group insurance (must meet eligibility requirements)
• State of Florida 401(a) FICA Alternative Plan (tax deferred Retirement Savings Plan, for more information, please visit Corebridge Financial)
• Flexible Spending Accounts

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED