Anoka County · 22 hours ago
Seasonal Recreation Program Specialist (Wargo Environmental Educator)
Anoka County is the fourth largest county in Minnesota, dedicated to positively impacting the quality of life through parks and outdoor recreation. They are seeking a Seasonal Recreation Program Specialist to plan and deliver environmental education programs, track participation, and supervise camper health and safety.
Responsibilities
Plan and deliver environmental education programs that align with the program delivery goals and desired outcomes of the Parks Department
Report on program outcomes by tracking participation, effectiveness, and efficiency
Assist in curriculum preparation and provide input on current trends and popular activities to increase program relevance and resident interest
Carry out established roles for supervising camper health and enforcing camp safety regulations
Actively participate in staff training, meetings, and supervisory sessions
Encourage respect for personal property, camp equipment, facilities, and the environment
Guide other day camp staff in being successful in programming and assignment completion
Participate in openings, closings, all programs, etc. as scheduled
Assisting in care of ambassador animals and other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Requires accreditation from a technical school or applicable trades program
In lieu of the required education, an equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis
Must have valid driver's license and vehicle available for business use
Successfully pass a criminal and driver's license background check
Preferred
Environmental education programming and day camp experience
Degree in environmental education, outdoor recreation, biology, natural history, or related field
Excellent customer service skills
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Benefits
Professional development opportunities.
Company
Anoka County
The history of Anoka County starts in 1849 when the Minnesota territorial legislature organized the counties of Washington, Ramsey and Benton.