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El Paso County Seasonal Nature Center Interpreter in Colorado Springs, Colorado
Department: Parks and Community Services - Recreation and Cultural Services Please be advised this position may close on or after 04/20/2024 without advance notice, should we receive a sufficient number of qualified applications
This position is located at the Bear Creek Nature Center. Approximate duration May - August.
Under direct supervision of the Nature Center Supervisor, assists in providing interpretive services within a nature center and regional park to promote public understanding, enjoyment, and appreciation of natural areas, interpretive programs, and parks.
Essential Duties/Responsibilities: Provides public information services, including orientation to the public regarding regional parks and trails; greets visitors and receives incoming calls; provides natural and cultural history information and roving interpretive services. Takes visitors on group hikes. Leads and assists with staff or volunteer-led interpretive programs and presentations. Assists with various special projects/events on the behalf of the Recreation & Cultural Services Division. Assists in the maintenance of displays and exhibits and other nature center facilities, equipment and materials; researches, designs, develops, and assembles interpretive exhibits, programs, media and materials. Leads programs for a wide variety of audiences from toddlers to adults. Leads Environmental Education programs for elementary and middle school students. Assists with the organization and presentation of nature day-camps. Performs other duties as required.
Qualifications-Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of regional natural and cultural history, interpretive principles, media, and techniques. Strong understanding of the professional commitment to the position and the nature centers. Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, volunteers, and the public. Ability to stimulate interest and lead people in various interpretive activities in the nature center and outside on the trails. Ability to assume assignments and complete them with adequate results. Ability to use various computer programs, including word processing, databases, and desktop publishing software; Microsoft Office proficiency preferred. Maintain regular and punctual attendance.
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