Natural Resources Education Specialist

CITY OF BLOOMINGTON

PARKS AND RECREATION

JOB OPPORTUNITY

Temporary Part Time – NATURAL RESOURCES EDUCATION SPECIALIST (school year)

OPERATIONS DIVISION – Class F

DUTIES:

● Develops and facilitates environmental education programs for all ages

● Facilitates general community programs as advertised in the Parks and Recreation

Program Guide

● Collaborates with teachers and administrators during school visits

● Aligns programs to Indiana science and math education standards

● Partners with other Parks and Rec Divisions or other community/government agencies to expand opportunities

● Works on a team to plan special events for the community

● Sources and maintains educational supplies in good working order

● Develops environmental education lesson plans for After School Nature Club

● Assists with grant reporting and program tracking

● Reports regularly to the Natural Resources Coordinator on program success or

improvements

● Other duties as assigned

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

● Knowledge of Indiana flora and fauna, habitats and ecosystems (forest, prairie, riparian, lake), and biotic and abiotic relationships a must

● Experience teaching and facilitating students of all age levels, with focus on elementary-aged and family programming

● Ability to provide hands-on educational opportunities teaching the value of both community and the environment

● Strong computer skills including experience with Microsoft Office and Google Drive

● Facilitation experience in camp or school system

● Must be self-motivated and work productively with limited supervision

● Must be reliable and punctual

● Must have the ability to follow oral and written direction and to communicate effectively with the public, volunteers, and other employees through oral and written methods

● Ability to analyze, interpret, and record data in reports, spreadsheets, graphs, photographs, and diagrams

● CPR and First Aid Certified or ability to become certified within three months of hire

● Valid Indiana driver’s license with good driving record

RESPONSIBILITY:

Employee is responsible for providing educational opportunities to the community. Develops environmental education programs appropriate for multiple age-levels, from preschool to adult, and provides accompanying Indiana State Education Standards for the appropriate subject areas, primarily science and math.

PHYSICAL EFFORT:

Must be in good physical condition. Moderate to strenuous physical effort is exerted by the employee in the field and on trails. Ability to hike and work in moderately difficult terrain for extended periods. Employee must be physically capable of lifting weights in excess of 50 pounds.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Employee performs duties in and out of doors, in varying weather conditions, and is periodically exposed to hazards in relatively remote work sites. Safety precautions used at all times to avoid injury. Flexible schedule with some remote work days.

HOURS:

This is a temporary position not to exceed 9 months. Position will work up to 300 hours with a majority of those hours in April, September, and October. Hours vary with season and program offerings. 2-29 hours per week. Tuesday and Thursday availability is required in April, September, and October. Wednesday afternoons are required. Some weekends required. This position will end on approximately May 19, 2027 with the option to resume on approximately August 17, 2027.

SALARY:

Starting $19.85 per hour.

APPLICANTS APPLYING FOR THIS POSITION MAY BE SUBJECT TO A CRIMINAL HISTORY CHECK. DIRECT DEPOSIT IS A REQUIRED CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT.

Anyone wishing to apply for this position may do so at the Bloomington Parks & Recreation Office, 401 N. Morton Street, Suite 250, by mail (P.O. Box 848 Bloomington, IN 47402), online at https://bloomington.in.gov/parks/employment or by emailing parks@bloomington.in.gov. Applications will be accepted until November 15, 2026.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

La Igualdad De Oportunidades De Empleo Es La Ley.

The City of Bloomington does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, veteran status, housing status and disability status in employment or the provision of services.

The City of Bloomington validates authorization to work using E-Verify. The City will provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security, with the information from each new employee’s I-9 form to confirm work authorization.

Pay: From $19.85 per hour

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20