Park Aide - Parks

ABOUT THE POSITION

The County of Riverside seeks candidates to fill positions throughout Riverside County.

A list of eligible candidates will be established to fill current and future vacancies.

The Riverside County Regional Park and Open-Space District is seeking for a Park Aide - Parks at Jensen Alvarado Historic Ranch and Museum located in Jurupa.

The incumbent will be responsible for nature education, assisting with field trips and special event planning, animal care and feeding; cleaning animal habitats , light clerical/administrative duties and helping with annual summer camps at the Jensen Alvarado Ranch and Museum.

Additional responsibilities will include working with children, speaking to larger groups, and leading interpretive and educational programs for school-age children and adults.

In addition, the selected candidate will be responsible for housekeeping duties such as restroom and facility cleaning, nature center as well as light groundskeeping tasks, including litter pick-up, weeding, and trimming.

Please be aware that the Park Aide - Parks may also work alongside individuals participating in a work release program.

Competitive candidates will have experience with school-age children (K-5), experience with nature interpretation, and proficiency in presenting information.

The schedule for this position will be Tuesday through Saturday from 7:30 a.m.

to 4:00 p.m.

and may include evenings and/or holidays to assist with the planning and set-up of special events and community outreach.

Meet the Team:

The Riverside County Regional Park and Open-Space District is a nationally accredited agency who strives to be the regional leader in improving lives through people, parks, places, and programs.

Their mission is to acquire, protect, develop, manage, and interpret for the inspiration, use, and enjoyment of all people, a well-balanced system of areas of outstanding scenic, recreational, and historic importance.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Assist Park Interpreters with the development and planning of natural science, historical, conservation, and environmental education interpretive programs for parks, nature centers, and wildlife reserves operated by the Park District.

• Compile information and prepare a variety of reports, studies, and interpretive program materials.

• Present or assist with the presentation of interpretive programs offered to the public; do program prop setup and removal; organize volunteer and docents groups as assigned by Park Interpreters; establish, monitor, and administer volunteer work schedules as assigned.

• Assist in maintaining buildings, interpretive exhibits, and trails.

• Answer assigned correspondence independently as assigned.

• Assist in the care and feeding of animals used in interpretive programs.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: High School Diploma or G.E.D.

equivalent.

AND

OPTION I
30 semester units or 45 quarter units of upper division coursework from a recognized ...