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Job Summary – About the Role
Deliver high quality recreation services for residents, visitors and the St. Charles community by adhering to the District’s safety and administrative policies and procedures.
Knowledge, Skills & Experience
This position is well suited for someone who is professional, enthusiastic, and comfortable in public speaking settings and has a pleasant personality. Work record must show reliability, initiative, tact and productivity. Must have basic understanding of regional ecosystems, including plant and animal life. Ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences, including students, families and the general public. Interpretation of natural resources in formal and informal program settings. Excellent customer service skills. Willingness to work in a variety of weather conditions and flexibility to work nights and weekends as nature center operations demand.
Need to Have: Bachelors degree in Environmental Education, Natural Resources, Biological sciences or Education required. Valid driver’s license required. At least two years of experience communicating information about the natural world to a variety of audiences in a non-formal education setting. Experience in development, design and implementation of nature education programs preferred
Essential Functions of the Position
Park District Cornerstones
- Follow all departmental safety rules that pertain to the duties performed and support all aspects of Park District’s safety and risk management program.
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Work cooperatively and collaboratively with residents, colleagues, the public, PDRMA and other agencies or organizations as delegated.
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Recommends improvements and efficiencies to better accomplish individual and district goals in the best interests of the St. Charles Park District community.
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Comply with park district policies and administrative procedures.
Responsibilities
Under the direction and supervision of the Assistant Superintendent of Outdoor Education, the Part Time Nature Programs Facilitator II shall complete his or her assigned duties to the best of his or her abilities, offering suggestions of better ways to accomplish tasks and be ever mindful of the best interests of the Park District and fellow employees. This position is part time as defined within the Park District’s Personnel Practices Manual. Generally described, this position averages 25 hours per week on an annual basis. This position requires extensive knowledge and ability to:
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Lead and present nature programs and other visitor experiences for a variety of audiences
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Under the direction of supervisors, develop new programs, exhibits and visitor activities
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Participate in program set-up and tear-down
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Attend program training sessions and develop proficiency in program content and concepts
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Greet program participants in a friendly and professional manner
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Relate life science, earth science and physical science concepts and content in an age-appropriate and engaging manner
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Travel as needed to off-site venues for program delivery
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Facilitate casual visitor experiences at the Hickory Knolls Discovery Center and in park district natural areas
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Assist in the care of live animals in the center’s exhibit areas
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Provide customer service, including reservation and event assistance for the center’s rental customers
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Answer telephones, greet and accommodate customers
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Assist Hickory Knolls Discovery Center staff in the completion of their duties
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Maintain orderly, professional and safe workspaces
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Have a working knowledge of and ability to communicate and enforce Park District procedures, rules and policies
Marginal Functions of the Position
- Perform light cleaning and custodial duties
- Assume other responsibilities as assigned
