Program Assistant; School Programming

The School Program Assistant promotes outdoor learning and a connection to nature by engaging students and teachers through school field trips, classroom visits, and resources utilizing outdoor education curriculum.

• Work with School Program staff and volunteers to coordinate and deliver field trips and classroom experiences for school groups. tours and spontaneous interpretation
• Assist with School Program volunteer training, scheduling and check-ins for specific work shifts
• Help plan, organize, and execute programs and events, including logistics, on-site support, and program evaluation.
• Assist with the Education Kit loan program, school program equipment, including content inventory and preparing kits for borrowers.
• Assist with teacher workshops, trainings, and programs that promote nature-based learning and environmental education.
• Assist teachers, community leaders, and program staff with the Green Schoolyards program including phases of starting habitat or vegetable gardens at their site.
• Communicates with stakeholders, including participants and partners, to provide information and updates about programs and Metro Parks facilities.
• Presents programs by handling wildlife ambassadors including live birds, turtles, and snakes. Supports wildlife ambassador animal care.
• Host outreach booths at events and festivals to promote outdoor education and school resources including interpreting wildlife pelts and other nature specimens for a wide audience.
• Provide support to other Outdoor Education Department programs and initiatives when needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• A high school diploma or GED is required.
• A Valid Driver's License that meets Five Rivers Metro Parks' insurance carrier requirements is required.?
• Two years of post-secondary education in the program area of focus is preferred.
• Must be willing and able to safely handle deceased feeder animals (including mice) as part of routine animal husbandry responsibilities, including preparing and providing food for raptors, snakes, and other Animal Ambassadors.
• An ability to work an irregular schedule, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and some holidays, is required.

Valid Ohio driver's license meets Five Rivers Metro Parks' insurance carrier guidelines.

National Association for Interpretation Interpretive Host or Interpretive Guide Certification preferred but not required.

Candidates must successfully complete a background check and drug screening test prior to employment.

Five Rivers Metro Parks is an EEO/AA employer that values diversity in the workplace.