Recreation Attendant - Naturalist(Piedmont Environmental Center)

Please note: This job opening may close earlier than the stated date, due to high candidate volume. If interested, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. 

Who We Are:

At the City of High Point, we celebrate the creator in everyone. Building on our rich cultural history steeped in industrialism and innovation, our employees seek not only to transform themselves, but the world around us. We are collaborators, we are makers, we are visionaries. 

The High Point Parks & Recreation Department enhances quality of life by providing innovative programs, parks and facilities for present and future generations. We offer 41 parks, two golf courses, five recreation centers, an environmental education center, tennis and pickleballs courts, a campground, marinas, playgrounds, ballfields, greenways and natural trails and more. Our vision is to enhance the City by providing recreation programming and community events that promote strong bonds, improve health and wellness and celebrate the City’s history and character. We are committed to providing opportunities for all age and abilities.

We invite you to explore the many opportunities to serve our community, by sharing your talents, skills, and expertise. You'll join a diverse team of over 1,300 individuals dedicated not just to making a career, but a difference; because what we create in High Point, changes the world! 

Our Core Values:

• Integrity: Saying what we mean and consistently doing what we say with no desire other than the good of the citizens we serve. It means standing up for beliefs.

• Responsibility: A continual process that emphasizes a high level of personal accountability by each member of the organization.

• Partnership: Adding competitive value and quality to the services provided to our residents, businesses, and visitors through responsible fiscal stewardship, increased innovation, greater use of technology, and expanded civic, neighborhood and regional partnerships.

What We Offer:
The City of High Point offers a competitive salary commensurate with education and experience. We also offer generous benefit package for full-time employees which include but are not limited to:

• A guaranteed life-long monthly pension, once vested after 5 years of service

• 401K and 457B Retirement Plans

• PTO earned within first year

• 12 Paid Holidays per year

• Tuition Reimbursement Plan

• Competitive medical, dental, and vision plans effective day one

What You'll Do:

Hourly Rate for this position is $16.45.

The Recreation Attendant-Naturalist assists with designing and teaching outdoor environmental education programming at the Piedmont Environmental Center (PEC). Environmental education programming is primarily geared towards pre-school through high school students, but occasionally extends to students from nearby colleges and universities. Programming topics include, but are not limited to: ecology, natural history, weather and soils, geology, energy concepts, and the biology of plants and animals of the Piedmont region.
The Recreation Attendant-Naturalist also assists with public programming, special events, and maintaining multiple teaching exhibits; does related work as required. Work is performed under regular supervision of the Parks Supervisor; however, employee must be able to lead programs and/or groups independently. Must be able to work a flexible schedule, to include nights and weekends.

Essential Tasks & Responsibilities:

• Assists in designing outdoor environmental education classes for students from various age groups;
• Assists in teaching environmental education classes and programs in various weather conditions;
• Assists in designing and delivering public programs, classes, workshops, and special events in an outdoor setting;
• Delivers environmental education programming independently, as needed;
• Performs general maintenance on two outdoor teaching exhibits and a small living reptile exhibit;
• Assists in maintaining and organizing teaching materials and equipment;
• Assists with general maintenance of 11 miles of hiking trials onsite;
• Related work as required;
• Ensures that all work is performed in accordance with OSHA and City Safety Standards and Policies;

Qualifications:

• Assists in designing outdoor environmental education classes for students from various age groups;
• Assists in teaching environmental education classes and programs in various weather conditions;
• Assists in designing and delivering public