Park Aide: Nature Center & Visitor Experience

County of Riverside; Idyllwild (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniforms provided

Job summary

County of Riverside is seeking candidates for a Park Aide - Parks at Idyllwild Nature Center in Idyllwild. The role supports park interpreters, helps deliver natural science and environmental education, and staffs the front desk with visitor inquiries and cash handling.

Responsibilities include coordinating volunteers/docents, assisting with interpretive program setups, maintaining facilities and trails, and caring for animals used in programs. Uniforms are provided.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Option I: 30 semester units or 45 quarter units of upper division coursework in Park Administration, Public or Business Administration, Resource or Land Management, Forestry or related field.
• Option II: One year of experience with a park or allied facility performing maintenance, operations, or routine administrative functions.
• Option III: More than 3 years part-time or 2 years full-time of any type of work experience demonstrating interpretive/educational presentation and communication to children; working independently; establishing relationships with staff, docents, volunteers, and the public.
• A valid California Class C Driver License is required at time of application.

Responsibilities

• Assist Park Interpreters with planning and delivering natural science, historical, conservation, and environmental education programs at parks, nature centers, and wildlife reserves.
• Provide front-desk support by greeting visitors, operating a cash register, and answering questions about the site.
• Assist with presenting and setting up interpretive programs; coordinate volunteer and docent activities; maintain buildings, exhibits, and trails.
• Respond to assigned correspondence and assist with care and feeding of animals used in interpretive programs.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Parks/recreation experience

Cash handling

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Park Admin/Resource/Land Management coursework (30 sem units or 45 quarter units)

Park operations experience (1 year)

Interpretive/educational communication experience (3+ years part-time or 2 years full-time)

Job description

County of Riverside is seeking candidates for a Park Aide - Parks at Idyllwild Nature Center in Idyllwild. The role supports park interpreters, helps deliver natural science and environmental education, and staffs the front desk with visitor inquiries and cash handling.

Responsibilities include coordinating volunteers/docents, assisting with interpretive program setups, maintaining facilities and trails, and caring for animals used in programs. Uniforms are provided.