The Programs Coordinator and Naturalist (Coordinator) are assigned to the
Placer Nature Center and report to the Executive Director or designee. The reporting
location is the Placer Nature Center Office. The position requires some Saturdays.
Upon approval from the supervisor, the position may report to off-site locations.
The position is 25 to 30 hours per week, beginning at $17.00 per hour and advancing to
$18.00 per hour with a Naturalist Certificate. CLOSES MAY 14, 2024
60% ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION:
Provide on and off-site environmental science school programs based on the
California State Standards. Plan, organize, and lead all Educational Programs,
Green Birthdays, some Saturday events, Summer Day Camps, and other
community group programs, ensuring that they are taught according to the
requirements set forth by the curriculum and mission of PNC.
10% VOLUNTEER COORDINATION
Responsible for training and supervising docent and student volunteers who
provide programming to visitors.
12% PROGRAM COORDINATION
Responsible for coordinating school programs, including registration, fee
collection, staff coverage site preparation, and required reporting. Maintains
materials bins and drawers with all necessary materials. Promotes programs on
social media.
10% GARDENING, HOUSEKEEPING AND MAINTENANCE
Performs periodic cleanliness checks of the PNC and restroom interiors,
exteriors, and adjacent landscaped areas and cleans as necessary.
Housekeeping includes litter pickup, sweeping, mopping, emptying trash cans,
cleaning sinks, toilets, windows, walls, and counters, basic cleaning of office
equipment, and watering flowers, shrubs, and grass. Washes and details park
vehicles as directed.
8% ACCOUNTABILITY/COMPUTER AND INTERNET USE
Accurately accounts for all income, including fees collected. Prepares basic
bookkeeping and database/ accountability reports as needed. Accounts for
supplies and equipment used in the programs submits purchase requests, and
receives purchases of supplies and materials.
Able to use computer and essential software, Google Docs, and e-mail to
communicate with staff and the public. Responsible for maintaining password
security and program integrity.