Seasonal Interpreter - Farmpark

Seasonal Interpreter - Farmpark

Interpreter Seasonal - Farmpark (Non-Exempt)

Rate: $13.00 per hour

Pay Grade: SEA | Starting salary based on prior experience and education.

Location: Farmpark, Kirtland, OH 44094

Position

Description:

Under the direction of the Farmpark Interpretive Education Manager, the Seasonal Farmpark Interpreter carries out interpretive activities in a friendly, positive manner for general visitors, education groups, and tour groups.

Additional responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Presents demonstrations as scheduled in assigned interpretive areas and provides general interpretive experiences on topics related to plants and animals in a safe, friendly, and professional manner.
• Provides directed educational programs and tour group programs.
• Works with interpretive and animal care staff to keep interpretive areas neat, clean, safe, and presentable; maintains animals, equipment, and materials.
• Assists in training volunteers in assigned programs and demonstrations.
• Assists in development of special events and interpretive programs as directed.
• Communicates to appropriate staff any problems requiring prompt attention.
• Performs all other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

• High school diploma required.
• Experience as an educator within a farm or park setting preferred.
• Must be at least 16 years old.

• Basic knowledge of native Ohio animals and garden plants.
• Basic knowledge of agricultural production.
• Excellent presentation and verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be comfortable speaking in public in front of small and large groups.
• Demonstrated enthusiasm for working with families and children of all ages.
• Ability to stimulate interest and excitement about program subject matter and the park district.
• Ability to interact with others with tact, courtesy, integrity, and appropriate behavior.
• Ability to safely utilize ladders, small power tools, and motor vehicles.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Variable work schedule, up to 28 hours per week.
• Required to work flexible hours, weekends, evenings, and holidays.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and be insurable; background check required.

Lake Metroparks offers a generous, comprehensive benefits package for part-time employees, including:

• OPERS membership (Ohio Public Employees Retirement System)
• Northeastern Ohio Inter-Museum Council Membership
• Agency Discounts