Salary: $18.57 Hourly
Location : Boca Raton, FL
Job Type: Part-Time
Job Number: 03287
Department: Recreation Services – BPD
Division: Community Center 64/31221
Opening Date: 10/27/2023
Closing Date: 11/10/2023 11:59 PM Eastern
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit: U
Job Description
Do you want to be a part of the team that helps make the City of Boca Raton one of the best places to live, work and play? We provide world class services, parks, beaches, and public safety. This can only happen when the best, brightest, and most committed individuals come to work for our City. We encourage like-minded individuals to apply and be part of our team! Come join us #WorkforBoca
LOCATION
Sugar Sand Park Community Center (Children’s Explorium)
SCHEDULE
Work schedule varies to include weekdays, weeknights, weekends and holidays as needed.
20 – 25 hours per week.
GENERAL DEFINITION OF WORK:
Performs intermediate paraprofessional work coordinating and presenting science programs to citizens and visitors of all ages. Work is performed under general supervision.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Presents science programs, including demonstrations and tours emphasizing science concepts pertaining to the exhibits at the Children’s Science Explorium and Science Playground. Interacts with visitors to help them explore and learn from exhibits. Provides general oversight of exhibit hall, including record keeping and routine exhibit maintenance. Prepares facilities and equipment for programs, including cleaning and storage.
RELATED TASKS:
Performs related tasks as required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
General knowledge of scientific concepts and principles. Ability to present demonstrations and programs in an exciting and entertaining manner. Ability to understand audiences and adapt presentations accordingly. Ability to operate video and audio equipment and computer. Ability to communicate with the public in a courteous and professional manner.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school, plus course work in the area of physical science and/or other related educational experience. Experience working with the public and/or working with children. Public speaking experience preferred.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Possession of valid State of Florida Class “E” driver’s license with no more than six (6) points in a three (3) year period.
POST-OFFER BACKGROUND REQUIREMENTS:
The background check process for this position may include:
- Criminal Background Check
- Employment Verification
- Reference Checks
- Motor Vehicles Report (MVR) Check
- Drug and Alcohol Screen
- Fingerprinting
The City of Boca Raton is an Equal Opportunity, Inclusive, Veteran’s Preference Employer and Drug Free Workplace. It is the policy of the City of Boca Raton to prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, national origin, disability, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
CITY OF BOCA RATON – BENEFITS SUMMARY
Part-Time Employees
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: To be eligible to receive Paid Leave and to contribute to the 457 Deferred Compensation Plan, a part-time employee must have worked at least 1,040 hours in the prior fiscal year
PAID LEAVE: Employees who work a minimum of 1,040 hours per fiscal year will receive twelve (12) hours of Paid Leave on October 1st. This Paid Leave shall be used no later than September 30th of that fiscal year or it will be forfeited. These hours may not accumulate and may only be granted with the approval of the employee’s supervisor. This paid leave has no cash value at separation of employment.
MISSION SQUARE 457 DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN: Employees who work a minimum of 1,040 hours per fiscal year will be allowed to participate in the 457 Deferred Compensation Plan. The City will not provide any matching funds.
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Each applicant must complete this supplemental questionnaire as a part of the application screening and selection process. The information you provide will be reviewed and used to determine your eligibility to move forward in the selection process. Incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. Do you agree to answer each supplemental question truthfully and that your responses can be verified from information included within the application?
- Yes
- No
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Do you possess a valid driver’s license?
- Yes
- No
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What is the highest level of education that you have completed?
- Less than High School
- High School Diploma or GED
- Trade or Vocational School
- Associates Degree or 60 credits of college courses
- Bachelors Degree
- Masters Degree
- Doctoral Degree
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What area of study is your education?
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How much experience do you have in presenting educational programming and/or presenting information to the public?
- I have no previous experience
- 6 months but less than 1 year of experience
- 1 year but less than 2 years of experience
- 2 years but less than 3 years of experience
- 3 years but less than 4 years of experience
- 4 years but less that 5 years of experience
- 5 years or more
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Please briefly tell us about your experience in educational programming and overseeing designated areas of responsibility in education and programming.This experience must be clearly listed on your application work history. NOTE: “See Resume” will not be considered as a valid response. If you have no previous experience, please state “N/A”
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To be considered for employment with the City of Boca Raton, applicants must provide at least ten (10) years of continuous history. Did you account for the last ten (10) year period including all employment, periods of inactivity, school and/or retirement?
- Yes
- No
Required Question