High Point Museum
Seasonal Naturalist - Piedmont Environmental Center
High Point Museum, High Point, North Carolina, us, 27264
*Please note: This job opening may close earlier than the stated date, due to high candidate volume. If interested, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.* **Who We Are:**At the City of High Point, we celebrate the creator in everyone. Building on our rich cultural history steeped in industrialism and innovation, our employees seek not only to transform themselves, but the world around us. We are collaborators, we are makers, we are visionaries. The High Point Parks & Recreation Department enhances quality of life by providing innovative programs, parks and facilities for present and future generations. We offer 41 parks, two golf courses, five recreation centers, an environmental education center, tennis and pickleballs courts, a campground, marinas, playgrounds, ballfields, greenways and natural trails and more. Our vision is to enhance the City by providing recreation programming and community events that promote strong bonds, improve health and wellness and celebrate the City’s history and character. We are committed to providing opportunities for all age and abilities.We invite you to explore the many opportunities to serve our community, by sharing your talents, skills, and expertise. You'll join a diverse team of over 1,300 individuals dedicated not just to making a career, but a difference; because what we create in High Point, changes the world! **Our Core Values:*** **Integrity**: Saying what we mean and consistently doing what we say with no desire other than the good of the citizens we serve. It means standing up for beliefs.* **Responsibility**: A continual process that emphasizes a high level of personal accountability by each member of the organization.* **Partnership**: Adding competitive value and quality to the services provided to our residents, businesses, and visitors through responsible fiscal stewardship, increased innovation, greater use of technology, and expanded civic, neighborhood and regional partnerships.**What We Offer:**
The City of High Point offers a competitive salary commensurate with education and experience. We also offer generous benefit package for full-time employees which include but are not limited to:* A guaranteed life-long monthly pension, once vested after 5 years of service* 401K and 457B Retirement Plans* PTO earned within first year* 12 Paid Holidays per year* Tuition Reimbursement Plan* Competitive medical, dental, and vision plans effective day one**What You'll Do:**Starting pay for this position - $15.95 per hour
The Recreation Attendant-Naturalist will perform tasks generally related to Summer Nature Camp. They will assist Naturalists at the Environmental Center with nature activities and classes, assist with supervision of campers, help design and implement outdoor-based nature study, and perform various day to day assigned tasks to support and operate PEC’s Summer Nature Camp.
Work is performed under regular supervision of the Parks Supervisor. Work schedule may include nights, weekends and holidays.**Essential Tasks & Responsibilities:*** Assists PEC staff as needed; Assists with summer nature camps and other programs as needed;* Helps school-age children become familiar with nature through different activities;* Escorts children to daily activity sites when needed;* Cleans facility areas and assists in maintaining outdoor areas;* Maintains daily communication with supervisor;* Prepares lists of materials and equipment needed for activities and makes requests for same;* Enforces center policies and safety rules and regulations;* Plans nature activities related to environmental concepts and practice with the center’s Naturalists;* Inspects equipment daily, makes safety recommendations;* Attends facility staff meetings;* Makes preparation of area for participants’ lunches and snacks;* Greets parents and children daily upon arrival and ensures authorized party gets children at departure time;* Assists in answering phone, directing calls, and providing information;* Ensures that all work is performed in accordance with OSHA and City Safety Standards and Policies.**Qualifications:****Qualifications*** Must have a valid North Carolina Driver’s license.* Must be at least 18 years of age.* Must be able to effectively lead groups in natural history activities.* Must be able to apply basic knowledge of phases of child development.* Must be able to work nights, weekends and holidays.* Must be comfortable in a customer service role and working in an outdoor setting.*Preferred Qualifications:** Teaching experience or experience leading groups in an educational setting.**Physical Requirements**Hearing/Speaking - Expressing and/or receiving information by means of spoken word are necessary to converse with program participants, facility patrons, and coworkers.Visual Abilities – the ability to perceive via eyesight is required for this position:* Acuity, far – clarity of vision at 20 feet or more. Must be able to see the children across an open space and give instructions to them regarding the program activity.
Both eyes 20/25 - R 20/30 - L 20/30 corrected.* Acuity, near – clarity of vision at 20 inches or less. Must be able to see program materials, telephone, documents and other paper work near at hand.
Both eyes 20/22 corrected.* Depth perception – Three-dimensional vision and the ability to judge distance and space relationships so as to see objects where and as they actually are.
Must be able to judge distances in order to ensure the safety of program participants.
Depth perception – 4* Field of Vision – the area that can be seen up and down or to the right or left while eyes are focused on one point. Must be able to see a wide span to observe and be aware of the outdoor setting while focusing on the participants receiving the program.
Must be alert to surroundings.* Accommodation – Must be able to adjust the eye lens to glance quickly. This item is especially important when doing near-point work at varying distances from eye.
Must be able to adjust eye lens to focus readily when glancing from near work (teaching materials, notes, etc.) to distance work (patrons walking along the trail, participants with questions, etc.) to monitor activities and ensure safety at all areas.Physical Strength – degree of physical demands typically associated with this position include:* Light to Medium Work
+ Exerting negligible amount of force constantly to move objects and papers, to make reports, answer telephone and file.
Additional strength required to lift tables, chairs and equipment.
+ Work requires walking, standing, stooping, bending, lifting, stretching, pushing, and pulling, although worker does sit on occasions.
There is significant use of arms, hands, feet, and legs.* Type of Physical Demands
+ Reaching - Extending the hand(s) or arm(s) in any direction.
+ Handling - Seizing, holding, grasping, turning, or otherwise working with hand(s).
+ Fingering - Picking, pinching or otherwise working with fingers primarily rather than the entire hand or arm.**Mental Activity/Requirements**Reasoning* Ability to apply principles of logical thinking to work tasks and practical situations and requests made by supervisor or members of the general public; to comprehend and respond to a variety of situations in an expedient manner; to understand and communicate with individuals of varying ages.
Good judgement is important because the individual will interact directly with the public on a constant basis and may be working in the absence of a supervisor.Mathematics Ability* Using arithmetic and/or Statistics: Ability to use arithmetic to add and figure number of program participants and attendants, count money and make change, figure daily revenue collections, and make various reports.
Ability to use basic calculations to determine ratios, percentages, and surface area for ecology analysis.Language Ability* #J-18808-Ljbffr
The City of High Point offers a competitive salary commensurate with education and experience. We also offer generous benefit package for full-time employees which include but are not limited to:* A guaranteed life-long monthly pension, once vested after 5 years of service* 401K and 457B Retirement Plans* PTO earned within first year* 12 Paid Holidays per year* Tuition Reimbursement Plan* Competitive medical, dental, and vision plans effective day one**What You'll Do:**Starting pay for this position - $15.95 per hour
The Recreation Attendant-Naturalist will perform tasks generally related to Summer Nature Camp. They will assist Naturalists at the Environmental Center with nature activities and classes, assist with supervision of campers, help design and implement outdoor-based nature study, and perform various day to day assigned tasks to support and operate PEC’s Summer Nature Camp.
Work is performed under regular supervision of the Parks Supervisor. Work schedule may include nights, weekends and holidays.**Essential Tasks & Responsibilities:*** Assists PEC staff as needed; Assists with summer nature camps and other programs as needed;* Helps school-age children become familiar with nature through different activities;* Escorts children to daily activity sites when needed;* Cleans facility areas and assists in maintaining outdoor areas;* Maintains daily communication with supervisor;* Prepares lists of materials and equipment needed for activities and makes requests for same;* Enforces center policies and safety rules and regulations;* Plans nature activities related to environmental concepts and practice with the center’s Naturalists;* Inspects equipment daily, makes safety recommendations;* Attends facility staff meetings;* Makes preparation of area for participants’ lunches and snacks;* Greets parents and children daily upon arrival and ensures authorized party gets children at departure time;* Assists in answering phone, directing calls, and providing information;* Ensures that all work is performed in accordance with OSHA and City Safety Standards and Policies.**Qualifications:****Qualifications*** Must have a valid North Carolina Driver’s license.* Must be at least 18 years of age.* Must be able to effectively lead groups in natural history activities.* Must be able to apply basic knowledge of phases of child development.* Must be able to work nights, weekends and holidays.* Must be comfortable in a customer service role and working in an outdoor setting.*Preferred Qualifications:** Teaching experience or experience leading groups in an educational setting.**Physical Requirements**Hearing/Speaking - Expressing and/or receiving information by means of spoken word are necessary to converse with program participants, facility patrons, and coworkers.Visual Abilities – the ability to perceive via eyesight is required for this position:* Acuity, far – clarity of vision at 20 feet or more. Must be able to see the children across an open space and give instructions to them regarding the program activity.
Both eyes 20/25 - R 20/30 - L 20/30 corrected.* Acuity, near – clarity of vision at 20 inches or less. Must be able to see program materials, telephone, documents and other paper work near at hand.
Both eyes 20/22 corrected.* Depth perception – Three-dimensional vision and the ability to judge distance and space relationships so as to see objects where and as they actually are.
Must be able to judge distances in order to ensure the safety of program participants.
Depth perception – 4* Field of Vision – the area that can be seen up and down or to the right or left while eyes are focused on one point. Must be able to see a wide span to observe and be aware of the outdoor setting while focusing on the participants receiving the program.
Must be alert to surroundings.* Accommodation – Must be able to adjust the eye lens to glance quickly. This item is especially important when doing near-point work at varying distances from eye.
Must be able to adjust eye lens to focus readily when glancing from near work (teaching materials, notes, etc.) to distance work (patrons walking along the trail, participants with questions, etc.) to monitor activities and ensure safety at all areas.Physical Strength – degree of physical demands typically associated with this position include:* Light to Medium Work
+ Exerting negligible amount of force constantly to move objects and papers, to make reports, answer telephone and file.
Additional strength required to lift tables, chairs and equipment.
+ Work requires walking, standing, stooping, bending, lifting, stretching, pushing, and pulling, although worker does sit on occasions.
There is significant use of arms, hands, feet, and legs.* Type of Physical Demands
+ Reaching - Extending the hand(s) or arm(s) in any direction.
+ Handling - Seizing, holding, grasping, turning, or otherwise working with hand(s).
+ Fingering - Picking, pinching or otherwise working with fingers primarily rather than the entire hand or arm.**Mental Activity/Requirements**Reasoning* Ability to apply principles of logical thinking to work tasks and practical situations and requests made by supervisor or members of the general public; to comprehend and respond to a variety of situations in an expedient manner; to understand and communicate with individuals of varying ages.
Good judgement is important because the individual will interact directly with the public on a constant basis and may be working in the absence of a supervisor.Mathematics Ability* Using arithmetic and/or Statistics: Ability to use arithmetic to add and figure number of program participants and attendants, count money and make change, figure daily revenue collections, and make various reports.
Ability to use basic calculations to determine ratios, percentages, and surface area for ecology analysis.Language Ability* #J-18808-Ljbffr