Nature Education Specialist

EXAMPLES OF WORK TO BE PERFORMED: • Conduct daily outdoor recreational activities for children of all ages including archery workshops, kayaking tours, fishing programs, camping events, and more. • Conduct daily outdoor educational program such as field trips, summer camp, preschool & home school programs, scout programs, birthday parties, nature craft classes, nature hikes, science classes, and more. • Assist with other Nature Education programs, classes and activities as needed. • Assist with marketing Nature Education programs by having booths at events to promote Oliver Nature Park, helping with newsletters, and more. • Develop new exciting programs for families, children, and adults. • Assist staff in planning, developing, promoting, executing and evaluating recreational programs for all ages. • Observe safety precautions; correct minor safety problems; conduct activities in a safe manner. • Maintain discipline at all times using appropriate behavior management techniques. • Operate city-owned 15 passenger van for local day trips and field trips as well as other city-owned vehicles and trailers. • Attend mandatory staff trainings and meetings. • Perform basic office duties such as answering phones, making copies, faxing, filing, and gathering data. • Enforce and maintain all Parks and Recreation policies and procedures as needed • Ability to work outside in a variety of weather conditions and temperatures. • Enthusiasm for learning and teaching about nature.