Environmental Education Program Assistant - Casual Part Time
Job description
New Hanover County is looking for an energetic and innovative candidate to serve as the Environmental Education Program Assistant - Casual Part Time with the Parks and Garden Department. The Parks & Gardens Department's mission is to maintain and operate parks and facilities that enrich the lives of the community and promote an overall healthier lifestyle. The department manages and maintains over 2,900 acres including parks & athletic facilities, historic Airlie Gardens, public school grounds and County-owned non-park facilities such as the county libraries, the Cape Fear Museum, NHC Jail and Fire Stations.
Responsibilities for this role include:
Assists with all aspects of environmental education program to include teaching hands-on outdoor programming in line with NC K-12 Standard Course of Study, revising curriculum, and ensuring high-quality educational programming for participants- Creates new programming opportunities for school groups, public programming, and outreach
- Assist in the supervision of interns and volunteers to include prioritizing and assigning work, scheduling, and training
- Assist with the operation of the seasonal Butterfly House and Bug Zoo to include proper husbandry and care of animals
- Provide daily maintenance of pollinator and forage habitat through weeding, watering, and planting
- Assist with greenhouse operations to grow host and nectar plants for pollinators to be planted within Airlie and other New Hanover County Parks and properties
- Monitoring and maintenance of Nature Discovery Check Out Kits
- Participating in educational programming for off-site outreach
- Performs other duties as needed
New Hanover County is dedicated to the recruitment and recognition of a talented and diverse workforce that is committed to public service. Our shared values of professionalism, innovation, equity, integrity, stewardship and accountability guide the way we conduct ourselves and deliver services to our customers. Supported by the work of our Office of Diversity and Equity, New Hanover County celebrates diversity in our employees’ backgrounds, beliefs, identities, and abilities, while supporting growth opportunities for all. Our talented team has a passion for providing care and services that effect change on the everyday lives of the citizens they encounter. The differences that unite us are a reflection of the community we serve. If this sounds like an organization that models the values you uphold, we invite you to join our team at New Hanover County.
Hours:
Hours will vary.
Occasional nights and weekends for special events (Community Outreach, Concerts, Enchanted Airlie, Family Fun Night, Oyster Roast).
Must be available to report for emergency work assignment during emergency situations.
Employment Type:
Casual Part Time, not to exceed 19 hours a week, work days will vary and include weekends , Non-exempt
Salary Information:
The hiring salary for this position is $16.35 hourly .
New Hanover County offers:
- Employer paid 401k contributions;
- Retirement plan through the NC Retirement system;
- Flex time and telework availability, depending on your position;
- Paid sick and personal leave + 13 paid holidays per year;
- Paid parental leave;
- Paid community services leave to give back to our community;
- Education leave to obtain a degree within your line of work;
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance + many other insurance options;
- Onsite, employer-paid health and wellness center;
- Professional development trainings & leadership initiatives;
- Opportunities to make a difference in your community;
- And so much more!
Please check out our careers page at www.nhcgov.com/careers for more information on why New Hanover County is a great place to work.
Required Education and Experience:
Experience teaching environmental education- Strong organizational skills and ability to work independently
- Communication/Interpersonal skills
- Knowledge of coastal North Carolina natural history and current issues
What will make your application stand out:
- At least one year of experience teaching environmental education or related field
- Experience with animal husbandry
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Understanding of NC Standard Course of Study for science for K-12
- Bachelor's Degree in Biology, Zoology, Environmental Science, Environmental Education, or related field.
External Candidates:
Applicant Information:
After the closing date for this position, applications will be screened by Human Resources. Applicants referred to the department will receive an email requesting important information pertinent to the position applied for. All updates regarding an application can be viewed through your applicant portal.
New Hanover County offers a competitive benefits package designed to encourage and support your health, well-being and productivity. Benefit options include medical, dental, elective supplemental insurance options including short-term disability, vision, and voluntary term life; local government retirement; 401(k) with 2.5% employer contribution deferred compensation, employee assistance program, generous paid leave, 12 paid holidays, and 100% employer paid long term disability. For more information about New Hanover County benefit options, please click here.
Employees who elect medical and dental insurance within the specified timelines provided during on-boarding, will have coverage effective on their date of hire.
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