Nature Center Assistant (Summer)

Now Hiring Multiple Positions

Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation is excited to announce we are hiring for seasonal Nature Center Education Assistants.  There are currently several 3-month seasonal openings at the following county facilities:  Eastway Regional Recreation Center, McDowell Nature Center, and Quest at Latta Nature Preserve.  These positions will run from June-August.

To apply, send cover letter and resume to Quest@mecknc.gov            

Applications will be accepted until all positions are filled.

Position details: Duties and schedules vary by center. Expect to work 35-40 hours per week on a varied schedule. These positions will assist with summer day camp, nature center operations, and weekend programs. Weekend work and occasional evenings are required.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with developing and facilitating environmental education, outdoor adventure, and summer day camp programs to include curricular school programs, paddlesports, outreach programs, and hiking.

• Work with a wide variety of audiences with different ages, abilities, and backgrounds.

• Assist with the care and feeding of exhibit and program animals.

• Assist with customer service duties including answering visitor questions and working the cash register.

• Present programs on weekends, evenings, or holidays as assigned.

• Assist with special events, garden maintenance, and other tasks as assigned.

• May be required to transport participants in agency vehicle.

Qualifications: Qualified applicants must have or be working toward a BS/BA degree in one of the following fields: natural/environmental sciences, environmental education, recreation or related field.

The ideal candidate is/has

• Self-motivated and passionate about parks, recreation, and nature

• Flexible and team-oriented

• Willing to learn and take chances

• Experience in environmental education or outdoor recreation programming

• A strong desire to work with children in an outdoor setting

• Able to travel 3-5 miles on unpaved trails.

• Current first aid and CPR certification

• Knowledge of the flora and fauna of the Piedmont region of North Carolina

Work Environment

Works outdoors exposed to weather conditions

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Disclaimer Statement

This is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of job-related responsibilities, duties, skills, requirements or working conditions. Other duties may be assigned based on business need and the supervisor’s request. Mecklenburg County reserves the right to revise the job description at any time. Designated positions may be required to assist in emergency and/or disaster situations.

To Apply:

Please indicate your location preference in the email subject line:

• McDowell Nature Center (Steele Creek/Lake Wylie)

• Quest Nature Center (Huntersville)

• Eastway Regional Recreation Center (East Charlotte)

Send your cover letter, resume, and (if currently enrolled in college) a list of applicable coursework to:

Joli Reynolds, Nature Center Manager

Quest at Latta Nature Preserve

6345 Sample Road Huntersville, NC 28078

Quest@mecknc.gov

980-314-1135