Natural History Program Assistant

Boulder County Parks and Open Space Department is seeking to hire a Natural History Program Assistant. This position primarily focuses on supporting the Natural History program in connecting the local community to the natural resources found across Boulder County Parks & Open Space properties through interpretation and environmental education. Duties include leading interpretive and environmental education programs; staffing special events, local festivals, and trailhead displays; coordinating the Nature Detectives program; and assisting with volunteer center tasks.

This is an hourly, non-benefited position with an anticipated end date of October 24th that will work 40 hours per week, Tuesday – Saturday 8:00am – 4:30pm with potential hours outside of the typical schedule due to special events, projects, or trainings. This position will work out of 3897 N 75th St., Boulder, Colorado. Under Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) guidelines, this position is non-exempt (eligible for overtime).

Boulder County requires its employees to reside in the state of Colorado as of the first day of work.

Hiring Salary Range: $25.00 – $28.00 Hourly 

Tentative Hiring Timeline:

• Phone Screening: Week of April 13th
• First Round Interviews: Week of April 20th
• Reference Check: Week of April 20th

Boulder County employees may qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Visit studentaid.gov for more information.Examples of Duties

• Interpretive and Educational Programs:
  • Work closely with volunteer naturalists to develop and present interpretive programs for the public and requesting groups, including guided hikes, shelter talks, and indoor presentations
  • Support leading environmental education programs for schools, both in the classroom and out in the parks, as part of a field trip, and occasionally act as a site coordinator for field trip programs
  • Support staff with program coordination, programming calendar creation, and communication with schools, volunteers, and other requesting partners
• Volunteer Center Tasks:
  • Create, repair, and maintain interpretive props and supplies; track inventory of interpretive props and supplies
  • Occasionally create displays for festival booths and special events
  • Data entry and database management of the DISCOVER volunteer platform; run reports, update, and track data
  • Support volunteer naturalists in preparing for programs and picking up materials
• Nature Detectives Program:
  • Coordinate the Nature Detectives Kids Club program at 10 BCPOS parks, including stocking and collecting mystery guides, mailing gifts, and tracking participant data
• Miscellaneous:
  • Occasionally staff special events, local town festivals, and department museums
  • Drive volunteers or members of the public in 12-passenger vans (training provided) to help lead open space work projects or programs
• Additional Responsibilities:
  • Performs related work, as required
  • May be reassigned during emergency situations