Education & Outreach Seasonal

Boulder County Parks and Open Space Department is seeking to hire two (2) Education & Outreach Seasonals. The work primarily focuses on being an ambassador for Boulder County by engaging with the public to communicate the department’s management activities, information about local natural resources, and recreational opportunities. These positions will advance our commitment that open space is for everyone, and that visitors, volunteers, and staff reflect our community. Each seasonal will take a leadership role in a departmental project.  Each position will spend approximately half of their time outdoors, while their remaining time will be spent on various projects, computer, and desk work. These positions will work with a dynamic Education & Outreach staff at Parks and Open Space. It will include working across teams and with volunteers.

These are seasonal, hourly, non-benefited positions that will work 40 hours per week, Wednesday - Sunday 8:00am - 4:30pm. These positions requires potential hours outside of typical work hours, due to special events or projects. These positions will work out of 5201 St. Vrain Road, Longmont, Colorado. Under Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) guidelines, these positions are non-exempt.

Boulder County requires its employees to reside in the state of Colorado as of the first day of work.

Hiring Salary Range: $24.64 - $25.26 Hourly 

Tentative Hiring Timeline:

• First Round Interviews: March 24th
• Second Round Interviews: March 25th
• Reference Check: March 28th
• Language Proficiency Test: March 31st

Boulder County employees may qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Visit studentaid.gov for more information.

1. Conduct informal interpretation in open space areas by hiking trails and staffing trailhead displays
2. Provide formal interpretation through shelter talks, school programs, and public programs including both environmental education and living history programs
3. Coordinate and manage volunteers that will assist with educational programming
4. Oversee our festival booths by creating displays and interacting with the public at these events
5. Create written communications including social media posts, magazine articles, program descriptions, and educational materials and curriculum
6. Support staff in the creation and cataloguing of resources, activities, and curriculum including maintaining interpretative supplies, inventory tracking, and the creation of new educational displays
7. Drive volunteers and participants in 12-passenger vans (training provided) to help lead open space work projects, programs, and community engagement events
8. Provide assistance at Volunteer Work Projects
9. Performs related work, as required
10. May be reassigned during emergency situations

PLEASE NOTE: When completing your application describe all relevant education and experience, as applications are assessed based on the required qualifications listed. Resumes and other attachments are not accepted in lieu of completed applications and will not be reviewed in the initial screening process. Any personally identifiable information (PII) such as name and address will be redacted from applications that meet the minimum screening requirements and are forwarded to the hiring manager. If the hiring manager selects you to advance in the hiring process, your attachments will then be shared with the hiring team.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

Boulder County is looking for well qualified candidates to fill our positions. Any combination of relevant education and experience is encouraged. In these positions, we are looking for a minimum of post-high school course work in environmental education, natural resource management, ecology, or related field, and/or one season of experience directly related to environmental education, resource management, or park management. Additional related education may count towards required experience.

DRIVER'S LICENSE & RELIABLE VEHICLE:

• Applicants must have a valid driver's license and a clean driving record
• For more information regarding a clean driving record, please click here.

BACKGROUND CHECK & FINGERPRINTING:

• A job offer is contingent on passing a background investigation with fingerprinting

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Applicants must pass a pre-employment physical
• Position requires wearing a uniform and working weekends, with some evenings required
• Basic computer proficiency including Microsoft Office Suite is required
• Candidates will be required to work independently in remote park settings

PRE-EMPLOYMENT PHYSICAL:

• Candidates for these positions will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment physical

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Bilingual in English and Spanish
  • Additional compensation will be provided based on the use of bilingual skills.
• A working knowledge of Front Range flora, fauna, and ecosystems
• Effective planning, organization, communication, and time management skills
• Experience working with teens, families, and volunteers in the outdoors
• Demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to work up to 8 hours outside in inclement weather (hot or cold) on rough, uneven terrain
• Frequent lifting of up to 30 lbs. and carrying that weight up to 50 feet
• Frequent walking, hiking and standing
• Frequent hand/eye coordination to operate computer keyboard, office equipment, and motor vehicle
• Vision for reading, recording and interpreting information
• Speech communication and hearing to maintain communication with employees and members of the public

Boulder County is a workplace dedicated to supporting individuals and families of all types and to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful environment for all employees. We prohibit unlawful discrimination against applicants and employees on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, socio-economic status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Salary : $25 - $25