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Environmental Educator - P/T

This listing closes on 3/31/2025 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada).

Employer

City of Boca Raton

Salary

$19.41 - $25.20 Hourly

Location

Boca Raton, FL

Job Type

Part-Time

Job Number

04210

Department

Recreation Services - BPD

Division

Gumbo Limbo 64/31032

Opening Date

03/11/2025

Closing Date

3/31/2025 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada)

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit

U

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Job Description

Do you want to be a part of the team that helps make the City of Boca Raton one of the best places to live, work and play? We provide world class services, parks, beaches, and public safety. This can only happen when the best, brightest, and most committed individuals come to work for our City. We encourage like-minded individuals to apply and be part of our team! Come join us #WorkforBoca

Schedule:
Sunday-Thursday from 9am-2pm. 
Some days may require earlier or later hours to help with programs or events.
 

Location:
Gumbo Limbo Nature Center

General Definition of Work: 
Performs intermediate paraprofessional work presenting nature programs and providing general information about the Gumbo Limbo Nature Center facility and exhibits to visitors of all ages. Work is performed under general supervision of the Environmental Programs Coordinator.
 


Essential Functions

  • Conducts environmental programming for school groups, particularly for the Palm Beach County Schools program for 3rd, 5th and 7th grades, adhering to the Sunshine State Standards, other schools and grades possible.
  • Conducts nature programs and tours emphasizing environmental concepts pertaining to the natural history, local flora and fauna, and ecology of the marine coastal environment. Interacts with and answers visitor's questions regarding exhibits, programs & natural history of the Environmental Complex.
  • Prepares facilities and equipment (before and after) for programs, including cleaning, maintenance and storage.
  • Develops new public programs (including writing a curriculum/lesson plan).
  • Contributes to the Gumbo Limbo Nature Center newsletter, Hammock Happenings.
  • Participates in developing and evaluating environmental programs that are offered to visitors.
  • Participates in training volunteers on specific topics to improve their overall understanding and knowledge of the facility.
  • Provides training in care and handling of educational animals to staff and volunteers.
Related Tasks:
  • Feeds, maintains, cares for and cleans cages of snakes, box turtles, freshwater turtles and hermit crabs on a daily basis; keeps accurate records of activity.
  • Participates in various Gumbo Limbo Education Complex committees.
  • Works with the Volunteer Coordinator and Environmental Program Coordinator to ensure the volunteers are receiving and relaying the correct information to visitors, includes conducting specialized training programs for volunteers as needed.
  • Assists with outreach events and programs.
  • Assist with special events on-site.
  • Performs other tasks as directed by Environmental Programs Coordinator and/or Manager.
 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of:

  • local flora and fauna, particularly the dune, hammock and mangrove communities and in conducting programs relating to the environment. 
Skilled in:
  • computers and Microsoft Office programs. 
  • positive attitude and a willingness to learn and teach. 
  • establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, co-workers, officials, program participants of all ages, and the general public. 
  • Strong organizational skills. 
Ability to:
  • create and conduct lectures/presentations. 
  • communicate with the public in a courteous and professional manner. 
  • follow directions, work as a team and work independently.
  • change the scope of instruction to be meaningful for any age group. 
  • operate video and audio equipment.

Minimum and Preferred Qualifications

Education and Experience:

  • Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school. Some college level course work in education, environmental or biological sciences, ecology, conservation, or similar natural science preferred. 
  • Experience working with children required. 
  • Experience working with the public and public speaking a plus.
  • CPR and First Aid certification preferred.
Special Requirements:
  • Possession of a valid State of Florida Class "E" driver's license with no more than six (6) points in the last three (3) years. 
  • Must be available to work weekends and holidays.  
Post-Offer Background Requirements:
The background check process for this position may include:
  • Criminal Background Check
  • Employment Verification
  • Reference Checks
  • Motor Vehicles Report (MVR) Check
  • Workers' Compensation
  • Physical
  • Drug and Alcohol Screen

The City of Boca Raton is an Equal Opportunity, Inclusive, Veteran's Preference Employer and Drug Free Workplace. It is the policy of the City of Boca Raton to prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, national origin, disability, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.  

CITY OF BOCA RATON - BENEFITS SUMMARY
Part-Time Employees

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: To be eligible to receive Paid Leave and to contribute to the 457 Deferred Compensation Plan, a part-time employee must have worked at least 1,040 hours in the prior fiscal year

PAID LEAVE: Employees who work a minimum of 1,040 hours per fiscal year will receive twelve (12) hours of Paid Leave on October 1st. This Paid Leave shall be used no later than September 30th of that fiscal year or it will be forfeited. These hours may not accumulate and may only be granted with the approval of the employee's supervisor. This paid leave has no cash value at separation of employment.

MISSION SQUARE 457 DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN: Employees who work a minimum of 1,040 hours per fiscal year will be allowed to participate in the 457 Deferred Compensation Plan. The City will not provide any matching funds.

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Each applicant must complete this supplemental questionnaire as a part of the application screening and selection process. The information you provide will be reviewed and used to determine your eligibility to move forward in the selection process. Incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. Do you agree to answer each supplemental question truthfully and that your responses can be verified from information included within the application?
  • Yes
  • No
02
What is your highest level of education you have completed?
  • Less than High School
  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Associates Degree
  • Bachelors Degree or higher
  • Masters Degree
  • Doctoral Degree
03
What area of study is your education?
04
Do you have experience working with the public and public speaking?
  • Yes
  • No
05
Briefly tell us about your experience working with the public and public speaking. This experience must be clearly listed on your application work history. NOTE: "See Resume" will not be considered as a valid response. If you have no previous experience, please state "N/A"
06
Do you have experience working with children?
  • Yes
  • No
07
Briefly tell us about your experience working with children. This experience must be clearly listed on your application work history. NOTE: "See Resume" will not be considered as a valid response. If you have no previous experience, please state "N/A"
08
Do you possess a valid CPR and First Aid Certification?
  • Yes
  • No
09
Do you possess a valid State of Florida Class "E" driver's license with no more than six (6) points in the last three (3) years prior to employment?
  • Yes
  • No
10
Are you willing and able to work a flexible schedule that might include weekends and holidays as needed?
  • Yes
  • No
11
To be considered for employment with the City of Boca Raton, applicants must provide at least ten (10) years of continuous history. Did you account for the last ten (10) year period including all employment, periods of inactivity, school and/or retirement?
  • Yes
  • No

* Required Question

Employer
City of Boca Raton
Phone
561-393-7805
Website
http://www.myboca.us
Address
201 W. Palmetto Park Road

Boca Raton, Florida, 33432

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