Job Description
Salary: $15.00 Hourly
Location : Recreation and Cultural Services - City of Colorado Springs, CO
Job Type: Seasonal
Job Number: S15684
Division: Parks, Rec & Cultural Svc
Department: Garden of the Gods
Opening Date: 12/29/2023
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Description / Position Overview SEASONAL - Park Interpreter - Garden of the Gods (PT Guide/Interpreter) In this position, you will work in a variety of roles, including interpretation, environmental education, and supervising volunteers.
This is a seasonal (at-will) position with benefits limited to those required by applicable state and federal laws, which include Worker's Compensation, Medicare, Unemployment Insurance, and PERA (Public Employees' Retirement Association).
Anticipated dates of employment will be February 2024 to July 31, 2024. Normal work schedule will vary depending upon the needs of the department. Hours worked will usually be between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. At least one 8 hour weekend shift is required as well. Total hours worked may vary but will average 17 hours per week not to exceed 1,500 hours annually.
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Essential Job Functions - the basic job duties an employee must be able to perform:
- Provide information and directions to park visitors
- Inform park visitors of park rules and regulations
- Create, organize, and/or administer interpretive programs; conduct guided nature walks
- Work with volunteer and community groups
- Complete incident reports and other routine documentation
We are looking for candidates who demonstrate: - Knowledge of the local environment, including geology and ecology concepts
- Knowledge of environmental education and natural resources
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
- Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing
Successful candidates will have - Have college-level coursework in environmental studies, natural resources, park management, geology, biology, or a related field
Ideal candidates will also have - Experience working in a park, visitor center, or museum setting
- Experience creating and delivering interpretive programs
Additional Information Work is performed outdoors with possible exposure to extreme weather conditions, dust, and pollen. This position requires the ability to lift up to 40 pounds occasionally; stand, sit, stoop, climb, and bend for extended periods; and hike up to six miles.
The City of Colorado Springs offers additional compensation depending on the position, area of assignment, and specific job assignments . This includes shift differential, pay differential, acting or lead, special assignment, hazard pay, longevity, cell phone allowance, uniform allowance, relocation, awards, standby, call out, compensatory time off, tuition, overtime, extra duty, incentive, holiday premium, proficiency, and vacation sell back.
NOTE: This job announcement is not intended to include a complete listing of all responsibilities, knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with the position. The City does not sponsor applicants for work visas.
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Do you have one or more years of college-level coursework in environmental studies, natural resources, park management, geology, biology, or a related field?
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Do you have experience working in a park, visitor center, or museum setting?
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Do you have experience creating and delivering interpretive programs?
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