Program Instructor

Summary: Under the direction of the Heller Nature Center Manager and with direct supervision from Naturalist Program Supervisor, the Program Instructor is responsible for conducting a wide variety of environmental education, interpretive and outdoor recreation programs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conduct environmental education programs for school groups.
• Conduct environmental education, interpretive and outdoor recreation programs for home school groups, scout groups, custom groups and the public as needed.
• Conduct birthday party programs as needed.
• Conduct teams course programs as needed.
• Conduct early childhood classes as needed.
• Assist with management of beehives as needed.
• Staff rentals as needed.
• Conduct classroom setup and take down.
• Assist with special events.
• Greet public, answer phones and disseminate information as needed.
• Attend staff and planning meetings as required.
• Assist in developing curriculum as needed.
• Provide site supervision and conduct programs on weekends, holidays and other times as needed.
• Perform other Park District-related duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities: This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Education and/or Experience: Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Computer Skills: Have knowledge of Database software; Internet software; Spreadsheet software and Word Processing software.

Schedule:  Varies from season to season. Occasional weekends and evening work required. 

Classification: Part Time Year Round - Class III

Benefits: Employee Amabassador Program 

The Park District of Highland Park is an equal opportunity employer.