Seasonal Nature Center Educator Assistant

Open Until Filled

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Did you know that Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation proudly hosts many community events each year? Hummingbird Festival, the Senior Games and Festival in the Park are just a few that our employees and residents look forward to every year. Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation Department (MCPRD) strives to enrich the lives of our residents by providing exciting and safe recreational amenities and programs, changing to improve our residents’ fitness levels and decrease health care costs.

This contributes to a sense of community through events and spaces for the public to socialize, thereby increasing property values and providing tourism venues. We protect open space, natural areas, and our treasured tree canopy through stewardship. We play a critical role in ensuring Mecklenburg County achieves its vision that the county “will be a community of pride and choice for people to LIVE, WORK and RECREATE.”

The department serves a population exceeding one million residents and serves the City of Charlotte, six towns, and the unincorporated areas of the county covering 523 square miles. In addition, the department manages over 21,000 acres and 230+ parks, nature preserves, greenways and facilities. The Mecklenburg County Park & Recreation Department is continually recognized for its cutting‑edge programs, state‑of‑the‑art facilities and unique partnerships.

Our success is rooted in our staff. If you are interested in joining a dynamic team, dedicated to building a better community, and being recognized as leaders both in our community and across the country, then Mecklenburg County has great opportunities for you.

Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation is excited to announce that we are hiring for seasonal Nature Center Education Assistants! We have multiple openings at five (5) Mecklenburg County facilities—Reedy Creek Nature Center, Eastway Regional Recreation Center, Stevens Creek Nature Center, McDowell Nature Center, and Quest at Latta Nature Preserve. The position duties and schedules will vary at each facility, but all candidates will support our Nature Preserves and Natural Resources staff in providing environmental education & outdoor recreation programming.

We currently have 10‑Month and 3‑Month seasonal positions available. Exact start/end dates will be discussed during the interview process. The selected candidates can expect to work a full‑time schedule during the summer (35‑40 hrs/week) and a part‑time schedule in the spring and fall (20‑30 hrs/week). Some weekend and evening work will be required based on business needs.

• Self‑motivated and passionate about parks, recreation, and nature
• Flexible and team‑oriented
• Experience in environmental education or outdoor recreation programming
• Knowledge of the flora and fauna of the Piedmont region of North Carolina

By applying to this position, you are eligible to be considered for a similar role, in which you meet the minimum qualifications, for other Park and Recreation locations should they become available. If you are looking to grow in your career, or transition laterally into a new role, don’t miss this opportunity to apply!

• Conduct and/or assist with developing environmental education and interpretive programs for all ages and diverse audiences, including facility tours, curricular school programs, summer camp programs, public lectures, special events, outreach programs, live animal programs and field experiences in a variety of outdoor environments both on and off‑site
• Maintain program props, interpretive displays, native plant gardens, and demonstration compost areas
• Assist with planning and implementation of teacher workshops and special events
• Assist with development of…