Seasonal Naturalist - Piedmont Environmental Center

Overview

Who We Are:

At the City of High Point, we celebrate the creator in everyone. Building on our rich cultural history steeped in industrialism and innovation, our employees seek not only to transform themselves, but the world around us. We are collaborators, we are makers, we are visionaries.

The High Point Parks & Recreation Department enhances quality of life by providing innovative programs, parks and facilities for present and future generations. We offer 41 parks, two golf courses, five recreation centers, an environmental education center, tennis and pickleball courts, a campground, marinas, playgrounds, ball fields, greenways and natural trails and more. Our vision is to enhance the City by providing recreation programming and community events that promote strong bonds, improve health and wellness and celebrate the City’s history and character.

We are committed to providing opportunities for all age and abilities.

We invite you to explore the many opportunities to serve our community, by sharing your talents, skills, and expertise. You  join a diverse team of over 1,300 individuals dedicated not just to making a career, but a difference; because what we create in High Point, changes the world!

The City of High Point offers a competitive salary commensurate with education and experience. We also offer generous benefit package for full-time employees which include but are not limited to:

• A guaranteed life-long monthly pension, once vested after 5 years of service
• 401K and 457B Retirement Plans
• PTO earned within first year
• 12 Paid Holidays per year
• Tuition Reimbursement Plan
• Competitive medical, dental, and vision plans effective day one

Starting pay for this position - $15.95 per hour. The Recreation Attendant-Naturalist will perform tasks generally related to Summer Nature Camp. They will assist Naturalists at the Environmental Center with nature activities and classes, assist with supervision of campers, help design and implement outdoor-based nature study, and perform various day to day assigned tasks to support and operate PEC’s Summer Nature Camp.

Work is performed under regular supervision of the Parks Supervisor. Work schedule may include nights, weekends and holidays.

• Assists PEC staff as needed;
  Assists with summer nature camps and other programs as needed;
• Helps school-age children become familiar with nature through different activities;
• Escorts children to daily activity sites when needed;
• Cleans facility areas and assists in maintaining outdoor areas;
• Maintains daily communication with supervisor;
• Prepares lists of materials and equipment needed for activities and makes requests for same;
• Enforces center policies and safety rules and regulations;
• Plans nature activities related to environmental concepts and practice with the center’s Naturalists;
• Inspects equipment daily, makes safety recommendations;
• Attends facility staff meetings;
• Makes preparation of area for participants’ lunches and snacks;
• Greets parents and children daily upon arrival and ensures authorized party gets children at departure time;
• Assists in answering phone, directing calls, and providing information;
• Ensures that all work is performed in accordance with OSHA and City Safety Standards and Policies.

• Must have a valid North Carolina Driver’s license.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must be able to effectively lead groups in natural history activities.
• Must be able to apply basic knowledge of phases of child development.
• Must be able to work nights, weekends and holidays.
• Must be comfortable in a customer service role and working in an outdoor setting.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Teaching experience or experience leading groups in an educational setting.

• Physical Requirements
  • Hearing/Speaking – Expressing and/or receiving information by means of spoken word are necessary to converse with program participants, facility patrons, and coworkers.
  • Visual Abilities – the ability to perceive via eyesight is required for this position:
  • Acuity, far – clarity of vision at 20 feet or more. Must be able to see the children across an open…