Salary: $28.39 – $37.87 Hourly
Location : Lincoln, NE
Job Type: Full time/probationary or status
Job Number: 202300683
Department: Parks and Recreation Department
Division: Recreation
Opening Date: 09/23/2023
Closing Date: 10/8/2023 11:59 PM Central
Job Posting Information
Nature Center Coordinator
Are you passionate about the outdoors and the wonderful biodiversity of the central Great Plains? Join Lincoln Parks and Recreation at Pioneers Park Nature Center, where you’ll have the unique opportunity to serve as our Nature Center Coordinator. Comprised of 668 acres of pristine tallgrass prairie, woodlands, saline wetlands, interpretive and educational buildings, the Nature Center has been a cherished environmental education hub and wildlife sanctuary since 1963. As the steward of our mission to interpret the natural history of Nebraska and the central Great Plains, promote environmental appreciation, conservation ethics, and provide a haven for both wildlife and people, you’ll play a pivotal role in fostering a deeper connection between nature and our community.
Lincoln is wonderfully diverse, and we celebrate and support all our differences, including but not limited to race, ethnicity, gender, age, ability, and sexuality. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a historically underrepresented background. All who are interested in employment with Lincoln Parks and Recreation are encouraged to apply. The City of Lincoln offers a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, group life, Employee Assistance Program, employer matched retirement plan, excellent paid vacation, sick leave, and holiday time off.
The City is also a qualified employer under the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program for employees with student loans received under the William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program.
Nature of Work/Examples of Work Performed
- Provide strategic leadership and coordinate planning for Pioneers Park Nature Center.
- Lead Outdoor Education, Visitor Services, and Land Management staff in the daily operations of Pioneers Park Nature Center.
- Organize, develop, and conduct a comprehensive environmental education and interpretive program at Pioneers Park Nature Center and within the community.
- Develop and maintain cooperation between public, civic, professional, and voluntary agencies with shared goals and objectives.
- Develop budgets and monitor expenses for areas of responsibility.
Desirable Knowledge, Abilities & Skills/Desirable Training & Experience
- Considerable knowledge of the principles, practices, and techniques related to environmental education.
- Considerable knowledge of the operation and maintenance of a public nature center.
- Considerable knowledge of earth and life sciences and natural history.
- Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
- Ability to plan, develop and implement outdoor educational programs for groups of all ages. Ability to recruit, train and coordinate a comprehensive volunteer program.
- Ability to plan, assign and coordinate the work of subordinate employees engaged in outdoor environmental activities.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, subordinates, public officials, civic organizations, and the general public.
Minimum Qualifications/Necessary Special Requirements
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in earth or life sciences, education, or related field and two years of experience developing and implementing outdoor educational programs plus six months of supervisory experience; or any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the desirable knowledge, abilities and skills.
Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; occasional evenings and weekends for special events and community meetings.
To be eligible for insurance benefits, employees must work at least 30 hours per week.
To be eligible for the retirement plan, employees must work at least 20 hours per week.
Temporary, seasonal, and unclassified employees are not eligible for benefits.
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APPLICATION COMPLETION ACKNOWLEDGMENT: 1. This application is hand scored. 2. All questions must be fully answered to receive full credit. 3. Copied/pasted answers will not receive full credit.4. “See resume” in lieu of providing detailed responses will not receive full credit.5. All employers, work and volunteer experience, and education referred to in answers must also be listed in the Work and Education sections of the application for verification and to receive credit.6. I am responsible for the accuracy and completeness of my application.
- I Acknowledge
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Have you graduated from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in any of the following areas?
- Earth Sciences – Major coursework
- Earth Sciences – bachelor’s degree or higher
- Life Sciences – Major coursework
- Life Sciences – bachelor’s degree or higher
- Education – Major coursework
- Education – bachelor’s degree or higher
- Related field – Major coursework
- Related field – bachelor’s degree or higher
- None Listed
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If you selected “Related field” in the previous question, please list the field below. Acceptable Related fields include:Biological Sciences, Natural History, Environmental and Sustainability Studies, Environmental Science, Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources.
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Do you have experience with the operation and maintenance of a public nature center?
- No experience
- Yes, as a team member
- Yes, as a team leader or supervisor
- Yes, as an administrator
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If yes, list where you acquired the experience.
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If yes, please describe your experience.
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Do you have experience developing and implementing environmental education programs?
- No experience
- Yes, six months to one year
- Yes, one to two years
- Yes, two to four years
- Yes, more than four years
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If yes, list where you acquired the experience.
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If yes, please describe your experience.
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Do you have experience supervising staff?
- No experience
- Yes, six months to one year
- Yes, one to two years
- Yes, two to four years
- Yes, more than four years
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If yes, list where you acquired the experience.
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If yes, please describe your experience.
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Do you have experience developing and monitoring a budget for a program, facility, or organization?
- No experience
- Yes, six months to one year
- Yes, one to two years
- Yes, two to four years
- Yes, more than four years
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If yes, list where you acquired the experience.
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If yes, please describe your experience.
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Do you have experience working with people with backgrounds, beliefs, and identities different from your own?
- No experience
- Yes, six months to one year
- Yes, one to two years
- Yes, two to four years
- Yes, more than four years
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If yes, list where you acquired the experience.
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If yes, please describe your experience.
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Are you proficient in any language(s) other than English?
- No
- Yes, limited working proficiency
- Yes, professional proficiency
- Yes, native/bilingual proficiency
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If yes, please list the language(s) in which you are proficient.
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