Nature Center Education Assistant

Job Title: NATURE CENTER EDUCATION ASSISTANT- Part-Time (30 hours)

Department: Public Utilities/Nature Center

City Information

The City of West Palm Beach (pop. 117,415) - with its sunny palm-lined streets, scenic waterfront views, quaint shopping districts, historic neighborhoods, and year-round outdoor festivals is a slice of paradise.   As the county seat of Palm Beach County and one of the fastest growing areas in the country, the City of West Palm Beach offers a dynamic setting in which to live, work, play and enjoy all the attributes of South Florida Living. Our ethnically and culturally diverse community and workplace are the bedrock of our strength and resilience. 

The City of West Palm Beach was incorporated in 1894 and encompasses over 55 square miles. Among the City’s many attributes is an active and vibrant downtown and waterfront that serves to host a variety of nationally recognized cultural and leisure activities for residents and visitors.  

West Palm Beach operates under a strong mayor form of government which combines the strong leadership of an elected Mayor, who is responsible for managing the affairs of the City, with a City Commission.

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Summary

Under direct supervision, interfaces with visiting citizens at the Nature Center and facilitates environmental education programs for school groups, scout troops, adults, and families.  Specialist assists in related programs including community outreach and special events; and performs related duties as assigned. 

 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (Which are not in any hierarchical order)

1. Conducts conservation education and interpretive programs to children, adolescents, youths, adults and families.

2. Assists in the planning of programs and activities.

3. Assists in the preparation and presentation of educational and interpretive activities and programs.

4. Designs and maintain interpretive exhibits and displays.

5. Performs program registration duties, including accepting funds and providing receipts

6. Assists in preparation of brochures and press releases

7. Provides a clean, safe and enjoyable environment for participants

8. Provides some custodial facility maintenance.

9. Maintains required records and prepares reports of attendance and program activities.

10. May attend staff and other meetings as assigned

11. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Salary

$15.33 hourly - Pay grade 35

Part-time 30 hours

Excellent benefits!

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED is required.  A valid Florida driver’s license is required.  For application purposes, a valid driver’s license from any state (equivalent to a State of Florida Class E) may be utilized; with the ability to obtain the State of Florida driver’s license within thirty (30) days from date of employment.

Education Requirements: To be considered valid (or verified) for position qualification purposes, and consistent with City Hiring Policy 4-5, a High School, GED or equivalent diploma, and all higher education degrees or certifications must have been issued by:

1. a public education institution in the State of Florida or any State or Territory of the United States; or
2. an institution accredited by an accrediting organization that is recognized by the Florida Department of Education or the U.S. Department of Education; or
3. an institution that is accredited by an organization that is recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). or
4. an institution whose degree or certification is accepted by institutions identified in either a), b), or c), above, for the purpose of admission to institutions identified in either a), b), or c) above.

International degrees will be evaluated to determine if they satisfy qualification requirements.

Driving Requirements:

Additional Details

The selection process for this position may consist of any, all or a combination of the following tests: evaluation of training and experience, written examination, structured oral interview, skills assessment, or other assessment method.

State of Emergency: When normal operations of City departments are suspended or interrupted due to a declaration by the Mayor that a state of emergency exists, all employees will be deemed critical by the City. For the preparation and/or continuation of emergency operations or for special work detail, employees deemed necessary shall be required to work. Employees deemed critical by the City but not needed for the initial preparation and/or continuation of emergency operations or for special work detail may be directed not to report to work, and given paid administrative leave or they may be reassigned to another location that best meet the needs of the City.

How To Apply

If you are interested in applying for this position you may apply online by selecting the Apply Now  button at the end of the job posting.   Applications must be received in Human Resources by the closing date.

The City of West Palm Beach is an equal employment opportunity employer. The City values the service of veterans to our country, supports recruitment of veterans and veterans' preference will be given in accordance with Chapter 295 of the Florida Statutes for those who met the minimum requirements of the position. Background investigation, physical, and drug and alcohol screening is required as condition of employment.