Outdoor Education Assistant/Temporary Superintendent I
State of Nebraska

The work we do matters!

Hiring Agency:
Game & Parks Commission - Agency 33

Location:
Ponca Job Posting

Hiring Rate:
$19.98

Classification Salary Range:
$19.99 - $29.46

Job Posting:
JR2024-00003673 Outdoor Education Assistant/Temporary Superintendent I (Open)

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Job Description:
Do you love being outside? Sharing your love of nature with others? Learning new skills? Join the Ponca State Park Naturalist Team to help teach park visitors about Nebraska's amazing wildlife, science, and outdoor recreation.

JOB DUTIES:

• Plan, coordinate, and present environmental/outdoor education programs at the park, libraries, and schools (archery fishing, wildlife viewing, kayaking, astronomy, Missouri River, and more!)
• Care for animal education ambassadors
• Lead, communicate, and promote park activities through public speaking, community outreach, and with various groups.
• Maintenance and operation of the Eric Wiebe Shooting Complex
• Help with special events.
• Seasonal management responsibilities, facilitate seasonal staff, perform administrative tasks: data collection, budget monitoring, purchasing.
• Conduct park security, compliance, and customer service procedures
• May work outside normal business hours, including weekends and designated holidays, to respond to complaints or incidences.
• Related work as assigned.

What we can offer you:

• Hands-on training; opportunities for professional growth in science/environmental education and outdoor recreation.
• Gain administrative, planning, management, and partner development experiences.
• Opportunities to share your love of the outdoors, nature, and science with diverse communities.
• Fun and flexible workplace

REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor's degree in park/recreation management or a related field; (wildlife, fisheries, natural resources sciences, public administration, history, cultural resource preservation or interpretation, travel and tourism, and planning) And one-year related experience. Related coursework/training and/or experience in park/recreation management or related field may substitute for the Bachelor's degree on a year-for-year basis. Valid driver's license.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Knowledge and interest in Nebraska wildlife, natural resources, and outdoor recreation
• Animal care for snakes, turtles, frogs, and salamanders
• Clearly present and communicate information to varied audiences.
• Work and make decisions independently and as a team.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and administrative personnel.
• Drive and transport materials to different areas of the park and the surrounding tri-state area.
• Willingness to learn about the natural history of the Missouri River and Ponca State Park, shooting skills, kayaking, and share with the general public.
• Bend, stoop, climb, reach frequently; work outdoors; remain standing and/or walking for long periods of time

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation.

Check out all that the State of Nebraska has to offer! For more information on benefits currently offered to permanent teammates, please visit: https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.html#benefits

Equal Opportunity Statement

The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race, color, religion, sex. age, national origin, disability, marital status or genetics.

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