Nature Day Camp Educator
Nature Day Camp Educator
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Job Description
Classification: Seasonal
Department: Museum and Education
Work Location: Homer Lake Interpretive Center (HLIC) (Homer IL) FSLA: NonExempt
IMRF: Not Eligible
Pay: Grade 1: $16.43 $23.80; starting pay at base of range.
Hours: Normal work hours are 8:30am3:00pm Monday Friday late May through early August; however the role requires flexibility to accommodate evening or weekend work as needed.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Nature Day Camp Educator assists with implementation and evaluation of nature day camps and school programming.
SUPERVISORY RELATIONSHIPS
The Nature Day Camp Educator is under the direct supervision of the Environmental Education Program Specialist II.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Essential Duties
Lead teaching efforts in environmental programs by preparing materials setting up and breaking down teaching areas and leading campers through activities.
Collaborate on volunteer training initiatives to ensure they are wellequipped to contribute effectively.
Assist in developing and delivering popup communityinspired youth programming that engages and reflects local interests.
Secondary Responsibilities
Greet and record visitors of the Homer Lake Interpretive Center; answer the phone and perform other office duties as assigned.
Staff the Homer Lake Interpretive Center on Saturdays as needed
Provide support for public programs including setup facilitation and participant engagement.
Fulfill additional tasks as assigned ensuring adherence to the Districts Safety Manual and department training guidelines.
Minimum Education and Experience
College level coursework or prior experience in environmental education natural resources biology interpretation or related field is required.
Knowledge of central Illinois flora and fauna preferred.
Experience working with children particularly in environmental education or interpretation is preferred.
Skills and Abilities
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships throughout the forest preserves and with external constituents.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
Ability to exercise sound judgment in solving problems and making decisions; ability to respond professionally and safely to challenging or emergency situations.
CPR/AED and First Aid certified or the ability to obtain certification within two weeks of employment.
Must be fluent and able to communicate in English. Bilingual skills are a plus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Some work is performed in a shared office suite with occasional interruptions. While performing this job the employee regularly utilizes standard office equipment including a computer. Most work will be performed outdoors in various weather conditions including heat cold rain snow or ice. Employee may be exposed to hazardous flora and fauna (e.g. poison ivy wild parsnip biting/stinging insects ticks) and chemicals (e.g. cleaning supplies or herbicides/pesticides).
The employee will have frequent interaction with coworkers as well as program participants and patrons. Ability to talk and hear or otherwise effectively communicate is required. Prolonged standing walking or hiking on unpaved/uneven terrain may be required during programs. Duties may also include climbing stooping twisting balancing kneeling crouching and crawling. The employee may regularly handle grasp or feel objects; reach push or pull to reposition items; and will occasionally lift up to 25 pounds to shoulder height or above and up to 50 pounds to carrying height.
Use of personal protective equipment will be required based on job specific tasks. This may include but is not limited to the following items:
Closed toed shoes
Protective gloves
Safety goggles or glasses Earplugs or ear covers
Reflective vest or hivis shirt
Respirators or masks
The work environment characteristics and physical demands described above are representative of those an employee must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EEO Statement
The Champaign County Forest Preserve District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and as such does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race color religion sex (including pregnancy and gender identity) national origin political affiliation sexual orientation marital status disability genetic information age parental status military service or any other nonmerit factor.
Employment Type
Full Time
