Nature Education Specialist

Description

Organization: City of Mansfield
Job Type: Full-time
Location: Mansfield, Texas
Nature Education Specialist reports directly to the Nature Education Supervisor and will work at various parks within Mansfield and the Mansfield Activities Center (MAC). Responsibilities will include the development and execution of a variety of outdoor recreation programs, activities and events such as kayaking, canoeing, fishing, camping, rock climbing, and archery workshops. The applicant will also be responsible for assisting with the nature education field trips, summer camp, preschool, Home School, scout program, having booths at events, planting and maintaining gardens, and additional programs. EXAMPLES OF WORK TO BE PERFORMED: •Conduct daily outdoor recreational activities for children of all ages including archery workshops, canoeing field trips, kayaking tours, fishing programs, summer camp, booths at events to promote Oliver Nature Park, and additional educational programs. •Assisting with the nature education field trips, summer camp, preschool, Home School, scout program, having booths at events, planting and maintaining gardens, and additional programs. •Develop new exciting programs for families, children, and adults. •Assist staff in planning, developing, promoting, executing and evaluating recreational programs for all ages. •Observe safety precautions; correct minor safety problems; conduct activities in a safe manner. •Maintain discipline at all times using appropriate behavior management techniques. •Operate city-owned 15 passenger van for local day trip
Learn more at:
https://www.mansfieldtexas.gov/332/Job-Opportunities
Closing Date: Open until filled.
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