Parks Program Assistant

Job Description:

Parks Program Assistant

Description

Job Summary

The purpose of this position is to assist with operating, promoting, and educating the public about Wildwood Park, a new adventure park within the City of Greenville. Wildwood Park focuses on outdoor recreational activities such as running, hiking, biking, and camping, along with lake-based and river recreation. This is accomplished by providing interpretative displays and oral programs; providing public information about park operations; and conducting routine maintenance and inspections of parks, trails, and centers. While working in collaboration with River Park North, Wildwood Park will be the primary focus of this position. Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply for this exciting opportunity within a new City of Greenville park!

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Examples of Duties

• Assist with the day-to-day operations of Wildwood Park and ensure compliance with City policies and regulations;
• Plan, lead, facilitate, and evaluate programming in the outdoor recreation and environmental education fields to a diverse user group;
• Reach out to the community through civic groups and programs and develop/maintain partnerships;
• Maintain park trails and open spaces and ensure cleanliness of park areas;
• Supervise part-time employees and volunteers;
• Assist with leading community volunteer days;
• Attend environmental education and professional development workshops to stay abreast of industry trends;
• Complete weekly and monthly inspections for park facilities, trails, and amenities; keep records and prepare written reports;
• Assist with budget development;
• Assist with recruiting, hiring, and training part-time staff, planning daily activities, and facilitation of camps;
• Respond to public inquiries regarding programs and other pertinent matters;
• Research grants and write or assist with writing grants as assigned;
• Assist with development of Wildwood Park policies and procedures;
• Maintain, feed, and care for various live animals and their enclosures;
• Schedule and lead various tours throughout the year;
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Recreation and Parks Administration, Environmental Science, Education, or a closely related field; and
• At least one year of related experience.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of:

• plant and animal organisms and their interactions with each other and the environment.
• curriculum and training design for individuals and groups.
• relevant strategies to promote effective security operations.
• proper business English, spelling, and grammar.
• arithmetic such as addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.
• customer service principles and techniques.

Skilled in:

• providing excellent customer service.
• proactively seeking solutions to help others.
• using hand tools and equipment.
• using office equipment, including computers and related software.

Ability to:

• communicate effectively orally and in writing;
• perform work sometimes under adverse conditions or in inclement weather;
• work independently within City policies, procedures, rules, and regulations;
• organize work, set priorities, meet deadlines, and follow-up on assignments with a minimum of direction.
• follow oral and written instructions.
• read and compare words and numbers accurately.
• deal tactfully with the general public.
• work safely without presenting a direct threat to self or others.
• work cooperatively with City officials, other employees, and the general public.

Special Requirements

• Valid NC Driver's License and acceptable driving record
• Must possess and maintain valid First Aid, AED, and CPR certifications (or obtain within 6 months of hire)
• Must be able and willing to work some evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed

The City of Greenville offers a comprehensive benefits package to all regular full-time employees including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life and short-term disability insurance. Employees in designated part-time positions may participate in some of the benefit programs offered to regular full-time employees.

Visit the City of Greenville Human Resources Website for a more in depth summary of our benefits.

Closing Date/Time: 4/4/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Salary:

$45,468.80 Annually