Seasonal Recreation Program Specialist (Wargo Environmental Educator)

Job Posting End Date: January 13, 2026 at 11:59pm CST

Hiring range: $17.00 to $20.00 per hour. The starting rate will depend on experience, education, and qualifications. Advancement opportunities exist for individuals motivated to move up within Anoka County.

Come join our team at Anoka County where you can serve your community while enjoying the benefits of work-life balance!

In order to be considered for this position, information to support your answers must be included in your application. A resume attachment is optional and cannot be used in place of this application.

Position Description

The Anoka County Parks mission is as a department of Anoka County, our mission is to positively impact the quality of life in Anoka County by providing parks, outdoor recreation, and leisure services for the public. Our mission encompasses the protection of the natural environment, improving the health of citizens, and supporting a strong local economy. The department has an immediate opening for Seasonal Recreation Program Specialist (Wargo Environmental Educator) who will perform various duties. Some of the critical responsibilities of this position include plan and deliver environmental education programs that align with the program delivery goals and desired outcomes of the Parks Department.

This is a seasonal, non-exempt, on-site position. Interviews will take place as applications are received for those selected to move forward in the hiring process. 

Pay & Benefits

• Salary: $17.00 to $20.00 per hour.
• Professional development opportunities.

Work Location

• This position will primarily work at Wargo Nature Center, located at 7701 Main St, Lino Lakes, MN 55038

• Expected work hours are varied including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays, for an average of 24-36 hours per week. The number of hours per week varies by season and programming needs. This may include extended hours on weekends and holidays as required.
• Positions are available starting in April and June with variable end times between August and November.

Job Duties and Responsibilities
These examples are not all-inclusive and are intended to be illustrative of the primary responsibilities of an Anoka County Seasonal Recreation Program Specialist (Wargo Environmental Educator).

• Plan and deliver environmental education programs that align with the program delivery goals and desired outcomes of the Parks Department.
• Report on program outcomes by tracking participation, effectiveness, and efficiency.
• Assist in curriculum preparation and provide input on current trends and popular activities to increase program relevance and resident interest.
• Carry out established roles for supervising camper health and enforcing camp safety regulations.
• Actively participate in staff training, meetings, and supervisory sessions.
• Encourage respect for personal property, camp equipment, facilities, and the environment.
• Guide other day camp staff in being successful in programming and assignment completion.
• Participate in openings, closings, all programs, etc. as scheduled.
• Assisting in care of ambassador animals and other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Requirements:

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Needed

• Requires accreditation from a technical school or applicable trades program.
• In lieu of the required education, an equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.
• Must have valid driver's license and vehicle available for business use.
• Successfully pass a criminal and driver’s license background check

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Needed

• Environmental education programming and day camp experience
• Degree in environmental education, outdoor recreation, biology, natural history, or related field
• Excellent customer service skills 
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

Physical Demands and Work Conditions

• Indoor and outdoor county worksites in all weather conditions depending on assignment.
• Vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus, such as to work on computers. Ability to see colors, shades and brightness.
• Hearing abilities required for general and phone communication, signals, and machine sounds
• Assignments require several hours of varied physical activity in addition to viewing a computer screen, sitting at a desk, or walking/standing.
• Physical activity may include repeated bending, stooping, reaching, twisting, prolonged walki