Interpretive Assistant

Overview

The Interpretive Assistant assists in the implementation of education programs, workshops and activities for all ages.

• Greets groups and the general public visiting the Environmental Discovery Center (EDC); disseminates information about park facilities and local areas of interest to park visitors.
• Assists visitors with park reservations for overnight accommodations, canoes and kayaks, rental facilities, etc.
• Responsible for handling, feeding, and general care and maintenance of the EDC’s live animal collection and displays.
• Collects and accounts for daily revenue. Accurately completes and submits all required receipts and reports.
• Properly secures the building upon opening and closing.
• Works as needed on holidays, weekdays, weekends and/or evenings.

• Trains in the field of environmental education by utilizing resources and opportunities as they arise to keep abreast of current developments in the field.
• Represents the Environmental Discovery Center and Lynches River County Park at community festivals and events.
• Performs light housekeeping activities to ensure the attractiveness, cleanliness and safety of the EDC; assists with program set-up and clean-up.

• Requires, at minimum, of a high school diploma or equivalent. Experience in the field of Environmental Education/Interpretation desired.
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Office programs and computer operations.
• Requires a valid driver’s license. Must possess, or be able to obtain, First Aid and CPR certification upon hire.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee will occasionally be required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell.
• Must be able to reach, bend, stoop, carry, move and lift 30 lb. objects regularly.
• Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• The employee must have the ability to travel up to 5%.

Vision
Florence County strives to be an exceptional place to live, work, and visit by enhancing the quality of life for our employees and those who call the County home, by encouraging innovation and economic opportunities, and by fostering trust and integrity in the County.

Mission
Florence County will provide high-quality public services, plan for the needs of our citizens, and promote a safe, healthy, and thriving community for all.