PARKS/RECREATION SPECIALIST - SUMMER CAMP COUNSELOR/NATURALIST/VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR

About the role

Parks seeks reliable and customer-focused individuals to join our team as part-time Parks/Recreation Specialists. This position may report to the Operations or Natural Resources Divisions to assist in nature education programming for the Park Board.

Responsibilities

• Nature Education Programmer:
• Maintain nature center collections, displays, and live animals.
• Aid in habitat restoration projects within Cincinnati Parks.
• Participate in school field trips, family-oriented events, and youth and adult courses.
• Summer Camp Counselor:
• Plan, design, and teach campers about the natural world around them.
• Create innovative art activities with children of all ages and backgrounds.
• Must be available to work from June to August 20-40 hours per week.
• Volunteer Coordinator:
• Recruit, communicate, and schedule volunteers to support Explore Nature Programming and Krohn Conservatory.
• Maintain volunteer records and track volunteer activities.
• Work alongside volunteers at various park locations as needed.

Requirements

The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, a friendly demeanor, and a passion for promoting a safe and enjoyable environment within our parks.

Qualifications

• Must be eighteen (18) years of age and a high school graduate, and have a valid driver’s license.
• Posess knowledge local ecology, local cultural, and natural history.
• Experience in teaching techniques, development, and implementation of outdoor education programs.
• Experience in hands-on curriculum development.
• Familiarity with a variety of electronic software such as Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc. and social media platforms.
• Basic computer skills for data entry and communication.
• Knowledge of or interest in parks and outdoor activities is preferred.
• Previous experience as an educator.

Skills

Required skills include:

• Strong communication skills.
• A friendly demeanor.
• Passion for promoting a safe and enjoyable environment.
• Teaching techniques, development, and implementation of outdoor education programs.
• Hands-on curriculum development.
• Familiarity with a variety of electronic software.
• Basic computer skills.
• Knowledge of or interest in parks and outdoor activities.
• Previous experience as an educator.

Benefits

Not specified.

Pay

Not specified.

Schedule

Part-time employees work up to 30 hours per week. Some positions may work weekends, holidays, and evenings.