Program Assistant - Environmental Education

Job Description

Salary: $16.00 per hour

Deadline to apply: August 18, 2025. Position will stay open until filled, if not by then.

Average of 16 hours/week. This will consist of set office hours. Some nights and weekends will be required.

Program Assistants create, lead and organize environmental, outdoor education and community recreation programs for all ages and assist full-time staff with program or event needs.

Goals and Objectives

Fulfill CWPD mission through program offerings

Create new environmental, outdoor education and/or recreation programs

Implement activities and programs are desired or needed by the community

Execute outreach programming for schools and community groups

Duties and Responsibilities

Create fun, healthy and outstanding park experience that connects the community with the outdoors

Lead school and community group program requests

Project professionalism at programs to continue a positive public response toward the Park District

Research industry trends and apply when appropriate

Offer new program ideas, and improvements to existing programs

Obtain/prepare all items necessary for each program

Coordinate, schedule and lead monthly Archery programs and assist with basic equipment maintenance

Set-up and clean-up of program locations

Represent CWPD in a professional manner with residents, customers, etc.

Make recommendations and purchases of program equipment and supplies

Follow CWPD brand guidelines

Key Technical Skills and Knowledge Required

Proven experience working with children

Knowledge of how to effectively manage and create a program

Group and program leadership skills

Communicate with staff, partners, and the public with both spoken and written word.

Ability to provide appropriate information to a wide range of ages and abilities

Prepare periodic reports, maintain files and records using standard office software including Microsoft Office Suite

Maintain First Aid, CPR, AED, and Bloodborne Pathogen certifications

Willing to Obtain and maintain National Archery in the Schools Basic Archery Instructor Certification within 6 months of employment

Minimum Qualifications

Be able to lift objects up to 50 lbs.

Be able to read, write, and follow oral and written instructions

Pass a pre-employment drug test, physical examination and background check

Possess either a High School or General Education Diploma

Preferred Qualifications

1 to 2 years experience coordinating recreation or outdoor programming

Undergraduate degree completed or in progress in a related field such as parks and recreation, outdoor education, or education

Part-time