+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+| Functions and Responsibilities: || || §  Assists in the planning, organization, presentation and/or hosting || of public interpretive programming including evening or weekend || programs, campfire programs, nature hikes, and other programs as || assigned.  || || - Assists in planning public programming as scheduled duty time || allows and as assigned. || - Assists in preparation of nature/wildlife exhibits, displays, || posters, brochures and bulletin boards. || - Assists with summer nature programming activities and special || events as assigned. || - Provides for the direct care and safety of children involved in || nature camp programs.  Lead preplanned lessons, games, crafts, || snacks, recreation, and other camp related activities. || || §  Maintains a flexible work schedule which provides for availability || related to seasonal variations.  || || - Keeps an accurate time/work records. || - Meets and deals with the public in a professional, helpful and || pleasant manner.  Acts as a goodwill ambassador for the || MetroParks at all times by seeking positive interaction with the || public. || - Maintains a professional, cooperative working relationship with || other staff members. Contributes to team effort by accomplishing || related results as needed. Works with volunteers, as required, in || area of public programming and other activities as assigned. || || §  Maintains confidentiality on sensitive issues and non-public || records. || || - Operates common office equipment. || || §  Wears and maintains uniform items as provided, in accordance with || MetroParks policies. || || §  Follows all policies and directives within the Erie MetroParks || Employee Manual. || || - Operates MetroParks vehicles assigned for Program Services use. || || §  This is a seasonal position. Days of work are flexible, Monday || through Friday, between the hours of 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Evening and || weekend work will be required as job duties demand. || || §  Performs other duties as assigned. || ||   || || Skills/Qualifications: || || §  At least one (1) year of post high school education in || nature/recreation, environmental education, or a closely-related || field or equivalent. || || - Demonstrates a good understanding of natural sciences and the || ability to convey this information to groups of different ages || and backgrounds in an interesting and informative manner. || - Has prior experience in:  camping, recreation, teaching, nature || study, and child supervision. || - Ability to maintain a positive, cooperative and helpful attitude || with the public and other staff. || || §  Ability to work evenings, weekends and holidays as assigned. || || §  A valid Ohio driver's license with an acceptable motor vehicle || record allowing insurability by the park district's current vehicle || insurance carrier under existing coverage provisions at the time of || employment and thereafter. Candidates for employment may not have || more than 4 total points (or equivalent penalty) issued by a || recognized licensing authority for driving-related violations on || their driving record at the time of employment. || ||   || || Physical Requirements: || || 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, with or without reasonable accommodations. || || While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently || required to walk, stand, bend, lift, carry, see and talk.  The || employee is occasionally required to crouch, reach- vertically and || horizontally, handle, use hands to finger, feel and hear.  || || Alternates to the above qualifications are acceptable as approved by || the Executive Director. |+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+