Outdoor Education Specialist

Outdoor Education Specialist – Part-Time (Non-Exempt)

Rate: $11.00/hour – starting rate based on prior experience and education

Location: Jordan Creek Park, Concord Township, OH 44077

Position Description:  

Under the direction of the Outdoor Education Manager, the part-time Outdoor Education Specialist delivers education programming for K-12 grades in outdoor recreation skills, environmental science, and other life science. Presents summer camp June through August. 

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Presents educational programs to schools and the public. 
• Covers shifts at the front desk of the Environmental Learning Center. 
• Acts as a room host for facility rentals at the Environmental Learning Center, Lakefront Lodge and Painesville Township Park. 
• Assists with preparation and activities at Special Events.
• Performs all other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in recreation, environmental education, natural or physical science, education, related field or equivalent experience preferred. 
• Experience working with and/or teaching children required. 

Position Requirements: 

• Basic knowledge of outdoor recreation activities, and native Ohio plants and animals.
• Knowledge regarding working with children.
• Excellent presentation and verbal and written communications skills. 
• Must be comfortable speaking in public in front of small and large groups.
• Demonstrated enthusiasm for working with families and children of all ages.
• Must be self-motivated, self-directed, flexible, creative, able to perform with poise under pressure and to deliver strong and measurable results.
• Ability to stimulate interest and excitement about program subject and the park district in visitors and other staff.
• Ability to interact with others with tact and courtesy and maintain integrity and appropriate behavior in dealing with conflicts and challenges with the public, co-workers, and managers.
• Ability to safely utilize ladders, small power tools, and motor vehicles 
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to work in a team setting to accomplish park-related goals. 
• Ability to handle multiple tasks in a high paced environment.
• Demonstrated experience using computers, web-based programs, e-mail, social media venues, and Microsoft Office products. 
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Variable work schedule, up to 28 hours per week. Average 28-38 hours throughout the summer.
• Required to work flexible hours, weekends, and occasional evenings and holidays.
• Must possess a valid drivers’ license and insurable on the Agency’s liability policy. Background check required.

Benefits: 

The Lake Metroparks benefits package includes OPERS membership, agency-wide discounts, and Northeastern Ohio Inter-Museum Council membership.