Recreation Specialist - Riparian Preserve LTA

Town of Gilbert; Gilbert (AZ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The Town of Gilbert seeks a motivated Recreation Specialist to support educational programs at the Riparian Preserve. Responsibilities include program planning, customer service, and supervisory roles while engaging with the community in nature-based activities. Ideal candidates will have an Associates Degree and experience in customer service and recreation management.

Qualifications

• Two years of customer service experience.
• Two years of supervisory experience, including program oversight.
• Knowledge of biology, ecology, ornithology, and botany.

Responsibilities

• Support Naturalist in delivering educational programs.
• Manage program registrations and field trip reservations.
• Enforce policies and respond to emergencies.

Skills

Customer service

Conflict resolution

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Management

Education

Associates Degree in biology or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Team Gilbert has an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated professional to fill the position ofRecreation Specialist at the Riparian Preserve. The Recreation Specialist reports to the Naturalist at the Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch. The primary function of this position is to support the Naturalist in delivering educational programs. This includes the planning, preparation and delivery of nature-based activities, interpretive programs, field trips, camps and events.

Additional responsibilities will include:

• Provide customer service by fielding inquiries and resolving conflicts via phone, email, and in person

• Process program registrations and manage field trip reservations

• Schedule, train, and coordinate staffing for field trip instructors

• Support marketing and outreach efforts to promote educational programs and engage the community

• Serve as the manager on duty in the absence of the Naturalist, enforcing policies and responding to emergencies and patron concerns.

• Interact with park visitors by answering questions and sharing information that encourages curiosity, appreciate, and respect for nature.

• This position will be required to work Saturdays on a seasonal basis.

This position is a Limited Term Agreement (LTA) and is only funded through 6/30/26.You are someone who effectively exceeds customer needs by building productive relationships and taking responsibility for customer satisfaction and loyalty. You actively participate as a member of a team to move the team toward the completion of goals and produce quality outcomes. You are committed to our safety philosophy, and you take great pride in proactively managing time and resources to ensure that work is completed efficiently while accomplishing objectives and achieving goals beyond what is required.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associates Degree in biology, or a related field or equivalent experience.
• Two years of customer service experience.
• Two years of supervisory experience, including program oversight in a recreation setting.
• Knowledge of planning, implementing, maintaining, and evaluating recreation classes, programs, and events.
• Knowledge of general biology, ecology, ornithology and botany.
• Skill in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Skill in management and conflict resolution and emergency response.
• Skill in customer service, communication, and interpersonal skills.

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Our Values:DRIVEN, KIND, BOLD, HUMBLE
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