What are the responsibilities and job description for the Program Assistant - Pleasant Hill 2025 position at Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District?
Program Assistant - 2025
Application Deadline: Posted until filled.
Salary Rate: $12.00 - $14.00 per hour
Reporting Location: Pleasant Hill Lake Park
Classification: Seasonal
Safety Sensitive: Yes
FLSA Status: Non-exempt
Summary of Responsibilities
Assists the Program Leader in scheduling, coordinating, and/or facilitating activities within the park or campground for camper and daily guests. May be involved in special park projects and tasks and assists in setting up and maintaining special events.
Assists the Program Leader in maintaining a clean and safe Activity Center facility/area to perform activities.
Practices standard MWCD safety procedures in performing job duties and assists other MWCD personnel as required.
Provides excellent customer service when interacting with MWCD guests.
Essential Functions include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Assists the Program Leader in providing organized activities to meet the needs of guests in coordination with other park activities. Assists in the planning, scheduling, and presentation of programs for all age groups.
Coordinates and assists in pre-program preparation and post-program cleanup. Maintains activities/program attendance and other records.
Assists in coordinating advertisement and promotion of park activities and events. Purchases equipment and supplies as directed by the Program Leader.
Notifies appropriate manager of any safety concerns realized while performing job duties.
Skills and Abilities
Education:
Less than high school education; or up to one month related experience or training; equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience:
Experience in recreation, programming, and fund raising is required. Prior experience in coordinating special events/programs and budget management is preferred. Customer service experience is preferred. A thorough knowledge of sports rules is preferred. Thorough knowledge of audio visual aids is preferred.
Computer Skills:
Basic computer skills required
Certifications & Licenses:
Drivers license valid in the state of Ohio
Abilities:
Ability to work well with the public and good public communication skills are required. Ability to plan and schedule a variety of activities.
Ability to communicate ideas and plans to park staff and supervisor.
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms; climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl and taste or smell. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Other Requirements, Expectations, or Unusual Conditions
Overtime work and/or split shift(s) work is required as necessary. Must have a sincere interest in outdoor recreation. This position requires weekend, evening and holiday work. Must be insurable by MWCD fleet insurance.
Salary : $12 - $14
