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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:
Varied days of the week - 9:30am to 2:30pm.
Including holidays, evenings and special events as needed.
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.
