Nature Center Coordinator - PART TIME

This recruitment is being conducted to fill one position in the Parks and Recreation Department and to establish a referral pool that may be used to fill future vacancies. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application. A completed application must be postmarked or received online by the final filing deadline.

NOTE:
All correspondences relating to this recruitment will be delivered via e‑mail. The e‑mail account used will be the one provided on your employment application during time of submittal. Please be sure to check your e‑mail often for updates. If you do not have an e‑mail account on file, Human Resources will send you correspondences via US Mail.

Pre-Employment Background, DOJ Live Scanand Drug Screen
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Potential new hires into this classification are required to successfully pass a DOJ Live Scan, a pre‑employment background investigation and a pre‑employment drug screen as a condition of employment. Final appointment cannot be made unless the eligible has successfully completed the DOJ Live Scan, background process and passed the drug screen. The County pays for the initial drug screen.

Assists in the development of programs and exhibits designed to interpret the natural history of Oak Grove Park.

Promotes Oak Grove Nature Center visitation through outreach to individuals and groups served by the Center and its programs; solicits support by contacting individuals and organizations who can assist the Center in achieving its objectives; seeks and develops grant and other fund raising opportunities to assist in offsetting the Nature Center program costs.

Recruits and trains volunteers for the Center; ensures that the Center facility and its collections are maintained utilizing the assistance of volunteer staff or County employees.

Works closely with the Oak Grove Docent support organization; coordinates with the Docent organization to ensure adequate volunteer are available to staff the Center during visitor hours and to conduct educational tours.

May be required to perform basic janitorial services for the Nature Center Building to assist in keeping exhibit, building, furniture and restroom facilities cleaned and stocked.

May provide for the care and upkeep of a living animal exhibit, as required.

• Education : Completion of 60 semester units at an accredited college or university with major coursework in biology, ecology, natural resources, environmental studies, or related field.
• Experience : One year experience or 2080 volunteer hours in a science, nature, or environmental program providing exhibit creation or care, interpretation, program presentation, grant writing, training, or related duties.
• Substitution : Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the education requirement on a year-for-year basis.
• Licenses : Possession of a valid California driver's license.

Principles of biological science, specifically ecology; methods and techniques of oral presentations; methods and techniques to recruit, train, and retain volunteers; public relations techniques; principles and techniques of marketing and promotion; fundamentals of written composition and editing; principles grant writing and acquisition; use computers, software applications, applicable presentation tools, and related equipment.

Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; develop informational presentations for targeted groups; establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, volunteers and the public; coordinate and motivate volunteers; prepare grants; solicit support for the program; meet deadlines and work within budget; basic computer and modern office automation technology, including pertinent software; follow oral and written directions; perform basic janitorial services.

Mobility – Operation of a data entry device, constant walking and standing for long periods, pushing/pulling, bending, squatting, crawling, driving;
Lifting – frequently 5‑50 pounds;
Vision – good overall vision, color perception, depth perception; reading and close-up work; normal hand and eye coordination; good field of…