Park Technician Programming and Education
About The Position
Wake County Parks, Recreation and Open Space seeks a Park Technician of Programming and Education at Lake Crabtree County Park and Haleys Branch Trails. This role involves program delivery, customer service, and park operations with a passion for parks. The position offers an opportunity to shape program delivery and work closely with the maintenance team. This is a part-time, regular position working 20 hours per week. As a frontline staff member with frequently shifting job roles and responsibilities, the ideal candidate will demonstrate adaptability and excel at interpersonal communication and public relations. Park staff strive to provide a safe, enjoyable park experiences through programming, visitor services, daily operational tasks, facility maintenance and resource stewardship. Wake County Parks, Recreation and Open Space connects people to the things we love most – outdoor recreation, nature and history. As a member of our team, you’ll regularly interact with our community, deliver services that are highly valued by residents and support operations of our parks and facilities. Everything you do will be focused on providing excellent customer service and an enjoyable park experience for our diverse and growing community.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED
- One year of experience working in a park setting, providing educational programming, maintaining facilities or landscaping
- Valid Driver's License and "safe" driving record
- CPR certification within one year of employment
- Equivalent education and experience are accepted
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in parks and recreation, public history, forestry, natural resource or related education field
- Two years of experience related to this position description including park programming, supervisory, computer skills including ActiveNet and Office365
- Ability to conduct outreach and engagement with culturally diverse audiences
- Interest/Skills in recreational pursuits (i.e. mountain biking, boating, hiking, outdoor adventure)
- Experience teaching recreational, cultural or environmental programs
Responsibilities
- Assist with all aspects of park programming - developing, coordinating, implementing and evaluating programs at Lake Crabtree County Park and Haleys Branch Trails
- Supervise and mentor our temporary staff and volunteers
- Commitment to culturally competent visitor engagement; ability to adapt and be flexible in a dynamic environment to meet the needs of all visitors
- Assist with daily park operations, including grounds maintenance and custodial duties
- Support natural resource stewardship, including wildlife monitoring projects
- Provide excellent customer service while ensuring our park facilities are welcoming, open, clean, and safe for the community to enjoy
- Conduct outreach and engagement with culturally diverse audiences
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
