Summer Camp Nature Assistant- Seasonal



Job Details

Summer Camp Nature Assistant- Seasonal
Employer

County of El Paso (CO)

Salary

Depends on Qualifications

Location

Colorado Springs, CO

Job Type

Seasonal

Job Number

18138

Department

Community Services- Parks

Opening Date

04/01/2018

Closing Date

Continuous

Essential Job Functions

***This position is anticipated to last three to five months.***
***$10.20-$11.00 hourly***


Assists in organizing and conducting nature day camps to promote understanding, appreciation and protection of natural areas.

  • Prepares for and leads daily craft and environmental education projects in nature day camps.
  • Assists with staff or volunteer-led interpretive programs and presentations, to include hikes and other outdoor/indoor activities.
  • Provides public information and roving interpretive services; greets visitors and receives incoming calls, orients the public to regional parks/trails and provides natural and/or cultural history information.
  • Supervises group activities; ensures children are accounted for at all times. 
  • Sets clear expectations and ensures safety of all program participants. 
  • Assists with various special projects/events on the behalf of the Recreation & Cultural Services Division as needed.
  • Sets up and maintains cleanliness of facilities.
  • Performs other duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Experience working with children/youth in day camps preferred.
  • Knowledge of regional natural and cultural history preferred.
  • Ability to stimulate interest and lead students in various interpretive activities.
  • Ability to lead, plan, organize and implement program activities.
  • Ability to effectively monitor and ensure the safety of children.
  • Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, volunteers and the public.
  • Ability to assume assignments and complete them with adequate results.
  • Ability to use various computer programs, including word processing, databases and desktop publishing software; Microsoft Office proficiency preferred.
  • Must pass conditional post offer background investigation and drug screen.

Licenses/Certificates

This job announcement is not intended to be inclusive of all functions, responsibilities and qualifications associated with the position, however, representative of the essential job functions and typical criteria considered necessary to successfully perform the position.

 

APPLICATIONS MUST BE FILED ONLINE.     For inquiries please call: 719-520-7401.

 

Each applicant is considered only for the current vacancy indicated on your application. It is the responsibility of the applicant to monitor any future openings and to submit a separate application for each position. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Any new employee and rehires must provide documentation of authorization to work as required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 (PL99-603).              

 

EL PASO COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Work Conditions

Work is performed in an indoor environment and outside in the field in inclement weather conditions. Field work may involve negotiating undeveloped, transverse, rugged terrain. Required to work Saturdays; may be required to work occasional evenings.  This is a temporary position that will not exceed five (5) months.

Full-Time employees are eligible for health insurance benefits that include: Medical; Dental; Vision; Life Insurance; Retirement.

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Please describe your professional experience related to working with children/youth in day camps.
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Would you be available to work forty (40) hours per week throughout the entire Summer season?
  • Yes
  • No

* Required Question

Employer
County of El Paso (CO)
Address
2880 International Circle
Suite N060
Colorado Springs, Colorado, 80910
Phone
719-520-7486

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