Recreation Activities Specialist

Town of Garner • Garner, NC

18d

About The Position

The White Deer Park Nature Center is seeking a friendly, motivated Recreation Activities Specialist to plan, implement, and supervise nature camps, environmental education programs, and activities for all ages.

Requirements

• have a high school diploma (or equivalent); be at least 18 years of age
• have a valid driver's license and a good driving record
• be proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Publisher, Outlook, and Word)
• be available some weekday mornings and afternoons, as well as the occasional evening and weekend
• have a background in environmental education and/or recreation program development and marketing
• be extremely organized and able to multi-task; be able to complete tasks independently
• be able to conduct surveys: development, input, analysis, and report
• be able to evaluate evidence-based programs and report on conclusions from obtained data

Nice To Haves

• Strong preference will be given to applicants with education or experience in the environmental education field.
• Strong preference will be given to applicants who have or are working toward their NC Environmental Education Certification.

Responsibilities

• Helps lead and expand center’s educational program offerings to include research, planning, implementation and evaluation of natural history and environmental education programs for all ages.
• Assists with planning, coordinating, and implementation of educational/nature camps for preschool and school-aged students.
• Maintains educational equipment and supplies in an organized manner.
• Assists in outreach efforts to publicize center and programs and attract new customers.
• Works with Parks and Nature and Marketing teams to design promotional materials and advertise programs.
• Researches, develops and produces educational materials for temporary exhibits and park displays.
• Performs natural resource management tasks such as gardening, trail maintenance, and invasive species control. Leads volunteers in these efforts.
• Assists departmental staff with special town and departmental events.
• Assures participant safety and security; calls for medical or law enforcement support when needed; answers questions about events and addresses concerns; assists with building maintenance and room set-up.

What This Job Offers

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