Educational Programs Attendant (Arboretum)

The City of Overland Park has a Part-Time Educational Programs Attendant position available in the Parks and Recreation Department.

JOB SUMMARY STATEMENT:

Facilitates and delivers educational activities at the Overland Park Arboretum and Botanical Garden, including field trips, tours, birthday parties, classroom activities, community events, public art programming, and self-guided learning experiences.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist the Education Programs Coordinator in the coordination, management, and delivery of educational programs at the Arboretum and Botanical Gardens.
• Assist in the setup of programs and educational activities within the Arboretum and Botanical Garden software system, which includes marketing and communications, survey and feedback collection.
• Assist with the organization of supplies, materials, and tools for programs and educational activities.
• Assist in the setup and tear down of educational activities.
• Assist with the development, coordination and management of educational spaces and self-directed educational programs.
• Respond to public inquiries on programs and educational activities.
• Assist in the delivery of group tours, which includes initial introductions, orienting groups to the facility, leading groups within a tour, and dismissal of groups.
• Assist in the installation and curation of art within the temporary art display.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• The employee must work the days and hours necessary to perform all assigned responsibilities and tasks. May be asked to work when education programs are offered, which may include daytime hours, nighttime hours, or weekend.
• The employee must be punctual and timely in meeting all requirements of performance, including, but not limited to, attendance standards and work deadlines; beginning and ending assignments on time; and scheduled work breaks, where applicable.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Basic high school education (Must be 16 years of age).

EXPERIENCE:

• This is an entry level position, no previous experience is needed.
• Use of and basic skills in Google doc, sheets, and other google based software are required.
• Teaching background or customer service is preferred.

SKILLS:

• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Good facilitation skills.
• Good listening skills.
• Group presentation skills.
• Data entry and management skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Basic math skills.
• Effective public speaking/presentation skills.
• Working knowledge of google-based applications, such as spreadsheets and word-processing.

MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to read and comprehend City policies and procedures.
• Ability to carry out assignments through oral and written instructions.
• Good memory skills.
• Ability to work in a hectic environment with many interruptions.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks.
• Ability to handle large crowds and work under distracting conditions.
• Ability to be attentive for extended periods of time.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to provide guidance to children.
• Ability to receive training and maintain knowledge of the Educational Programs at the Arboretum.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time.
• Ability to assist the general public.
• Ability to speak to an individual or a group for an extended period of time.
• Exposure to noisy conditions.
• Ability to operate power and/or hand tools.
• Ability to make and receive phone calls.
• Ability to operate office equipment such as a copy machine, calculator, register, printer, and computer.
• Ability to push/pull up to 50 lbs.
• Hand and eye coordination adequate to input computer.
• Ability to lift 30 pounds and transport 20 feet.
• Ability to reach, stand, lift, crawl, bend, stoop, push, pull, and walk.
• Ability to work both indoors and outdoors in variety of weather conditions.
• Ability to drive a work cart or golf cart.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY (Direct & Indirect):

• Direct: None.
• Indirect: Volunteers.

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

No City residency requirement.

Must successfully pass a background check, drug screen, physical exam and essential functions test.

Normal Work Hours: Variable Hours - PT/SEA/TMP

Pay Rate: $15.00 Per Hour

Application Deadline: Open until filled

All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the United States and proof of eligibility must be provided if selected for hire.

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