Recreational Programs Assistant; Temporary Environmental Educator Assistant

Overview

The current vacancies are in the Parks & Recreation Department. Ramsey County Parks is seeking four energetic, people-centered individuals to help deliver fun, hands-on outdoor recreation and environmental education programs across the parks system. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with youth, families, and community groups that wants to spend their summer leading activities like fishing, archery, hiking, and biking while gaining real-world experience in parks, recreation, and environmental education.

The anticipated duration
:
May 18, 2026, through August 31, 2026, with the potential to continue into the fall at reduced hours for actively enrolled students. Anticipated work hours for this position are approximately 40 hours per week. This role is a blend of hands-on, field-based programming (including fishing, archery, hiking, and biking) and office work, with roughly 50% of time spent outdoors, weather permitting, and 50% indoors.

The role includes evening and weekend hours based on program needs. Shifts may follow Sunday–Thursday or Tuesday–Saturday schedules.

To apply
, please complete the application, submit a personal statement and resume.

(The work assigned to a position in this classification may not include all possible tasks in this work and does not limit the assignment of any additional tasks in this classification. Regular attendance according to the position’s management approved work schedule is required.)

Essentials: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7.

Education: High School graduate, or equivalent.

Experience: None.

Other: Must be 18 years of age or older and have a valid driver's license.

Preferred Qualifications
:

• Experience working with youth, schools, or community groups
• Interest in environmental education, parks and recreation, or outdoor learning
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of local ecology, plant and wildlife identification or interest in learning

To apply, please complete the application, submit a personal statement and resume.

Please describe the following in your attached personal statement:

• How will this role help you grow professionally?
• In what ways do you hope to apply your skills, experiences, and perspective to create meaningful impact within this position?

This is an unclassified, at-will temporary position. This position requires an open screening and selection process. There is no exam for this unclassified, at-will, temporary position. All applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be forwarded to the department for consideration. Employment isn’t guaranteed beyond the end of this assignment.

Definition of Unclassified from the Ramsey County Personnel Act:

Subdivision
1. General. "The appointing authority may discharge employees in the unclassified service with or without cause. Employees in the unclassified service have no right to a grievance appeal from discharge or other disciplinary action under sections 383A.281 to 383A.301. An employee in an unclassified position shall not have tenure but shall be entitled to all benefits associated with tenure such as vacation leave, sick leave, health insurance, and other benefits as determined by the county board."

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