Park Aide - Parks; Idyllwild

The County of Riverside seeks candidates to fill positions throughout Riverside County. A list of eligible candidates will be established to fill current and future vacancies.

The Riverside County Regional Park and Open-Space District is seeking for a Park Aide
- Parks at Idyllwild Nature Center located in Idyllwild.

The incumbent will assist Park Interpreters with planning and delivering natural science, historical, conservation, and environmental education programs at parks, nature centers, and wildlife reserves. Responsibilities include providing front‑desk support by greeting visitors, operating a cash register, and responding to questions about the site. Additionally, the incumbent will assist with the presentation and setup of interpretive programs, coordinate volunteer and docent activities as assigned, and help maintain buildings, interpretive exhibits, and trails.

Additional duties include responding to assigned correspondence and assisting with the care and feeding of animals used in interpretive programs.

Competitive candidates will possess strong customer service experience, experience communicating effectively with guests, contractors, and staff, and experience working in a parks or similar recreational setting. Cash handling experience is desirable.

Wednesday-Sunday, 5/40 schedule from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (Monday and Tuesday off. (Schedules may vary depending on department needs. Overtime, holiday, and evening shifts will be required per department need.)

The Riverside County Regional Park and Open-Space District is a nationally accredited agency who strives to be the regional leader in improving lives through people, parks, places, and programs. Their mission is to acquire, protect, develop, manage, and interpret for the inspiration, use, and enjoyment of all people, a well-balanced system of areas of outstanding scenic, recreational, and historic importance.

• Assist Park Interpreters with the development and planning of natural science, historical, conservation, and environmental education interpretive programs for parks, nature centers, and wildlife reserves operated by the Park District.
• Compile information and prepare a variety of reports, studies, and interpretive program materials.
• Present or assist with the presentation of interpretive programs offered to the public; do program prop setup and removal; organize volunteer and docents groups as assigned by Park Interpreters; establish, monitor, and administer volunteer work schedules as assigned.
• Assist in maintaining buildings, interpretive exhibits, and trails.
• Answer assigned correspondence independently as assigned.
• Assist in the care and feeding of animals used in interpretive programs.

High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.

AND

30 semester units or 45 quarter units of upper division coursework from a recognized college in Park Administration, Public or Business Administration, Resource or Land Management, Forestry or a related field.

Note:

upper division coursework is typically taken by juniors and seniors and are primarily for majors.

OR

Experience:

One year of experience with a park or allied facility performing maintenance, operations, or routine administrative functions.

OR

Experience:

More than 3 years part-time or 2 years full-time of any type of work experience which demonstrates the following abilities: the presentation/communication of interpretive and educational information in simple/understandable terms and in a logical format to children; working independently with minimal supervision; establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with staff, docents, volunteers, children, parents, school teachers/administrators and other members of…