Educators are highly motivated individuals that are responsible for the supervision, activity planning and implementation, safety, and group management of tours and programs. Work is done under the general supervision of Full Time Staff.
Pay Rate: $15.75 per hour
Major Duties/Specific Tasks
- Prepare and present programs, tours, games, and other outdoor educational activities.
- Interpret and work with facility features that may include animals, gardens, water features, trails, etc.
- Assist with preparation, cleaning, maintenance, and organization of Meadowlark Botanical Gardens guided touring routes.
- Assist in the management of garden events and tour schedules.
- Report unsafe conditions to park management.
- Perform other park duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- Must be at least 18 years old.
- At least one year of college education in some natural resource field, parks and recreation, or education field (or equivalent training and experience) preferred.
- Considerable ability to communicate clearly and effectively with the public and staff members to provide excellent customer service.
- Ability to Interpret NOVA Parks rules and regulations.
- Must have reliable transportation.
- Possession of or ability to obtain and maintain driver’s license with safe driving record.
- Availability to work a variable work schedule, which may include early and late hours, and weekends and holidays.
- Ability to work in the outdoors and inclement weather conditions for long periods of time.
- Ability to obtain First Aid/CPR/AED training.
- Strength and dexterity necessary to perform all required tasks, including lifting, stooping, bending, and working in tiring and uncomfortable positions.
- Required to purchase and wear standard uniform.
- Ability to pass a criminal background check.
Skills Required
- At least 18 years old
- At least one year of college education in natural resources, parks and recreation, or education, or equivalent training and experience
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with the public and staff
- Ability to interpret NOVA Parks rules and regulations
- Reliable transportation
- Driver’s license or ability to obtain and maintain one with a safe driving record
- Availability for variable hours, including early and late hours, weekends, and holidays
- Ability to work outdoors and in inclement weather for long periods
- Ability to obtain First Aid, CPR, and AED training
- Strength and dexterity to perform required physical tasks, including lifting, stooping, and bending
- Ability to purchase and wear the standard uniform
- Ability to pass a criminal background check
What We Do
NOVA Parks, formerly the Northern Virginia Regional Park Authority, is a public regional park system serving Northern Virginia. It plans, acquires, develops, operates, and maintains regional parks and recreational facilities while preserving natural, environmental, historic, and cultural resources. Its offerings include trails, golf courses, swimming pools, campgrounds, waterways, educational attractions, family programs, waterparks, events, and overnight accommodations for public enjoyment and community leisure.
