Outdoor Education Assistant/Temp. Supt I

The work we do matters! Hiring Agency: Game & Parks Commission - Agency 33 Location: Ponca, NE Hiring Rate: $20.845 Job Posting: JR2025-00021785 Outdoor

Education:

• Assistant/Temp.

Supt I (Open) Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed): Job

Description:

Do you have a passion for the outdoors? Enjoy working hard, leading a team, and learning new

skills:

? Join the Ponca State Park Leadership Team to help create a welcoming landscape for visitors to enjoy while playing a key role in the park’s operations and

education:

al programming. Nebraska’s amazing wildlife, natural beauty, and outdoor recreation is waiting for you.

JOB DUTIES:

• Foster environmental awareness and engage visitors through

education:

al initiatives, outdoor activities, and outreach programs.

• Develop, coordinate, and deliver environmental

education:

programs for visitors of all ages. This may include nature walks, wildlife talks, hands-on activities, outdoor

skills:

, and interpretive programs.

• Interact with park visitors to provide information

about:

park amenities, trails, and safety guidelines. Promote the agency and park’s environmental

education:

goals and sustainability initiatives.

• Assist with park upkeep, including trail monitoring, facility maintenance, and safety procedures.
• Help organize and run special events such as nature programs,

education:

al workshops, outdoor recreation activities, and outreach events.

• Assist with the creation of

education:

al materials, visitor surveys, program evaluations, displays, and exhibits.

• Engage with park visitors to provide information on local wildlife, plant species, geology, and the history of Ponca State Park and Nebraska.
• Care for animal

education:

ambassadors.

• Maintenance and operation of the Eric Wiebe Shooting Complex • Seasonal management

responsibilities:

, facilitate seasonal staff, perform administrative tasks: data collection, budget monitoring, purchasing.

• Assist with daily management and operations of Ponca State Park, including monitoring staff, overseeing park facilities, and maintaining visitor services.
• May work outside normal business hours, including weekends and designated holidays, to respond to complaints or incidents.
• Related work as assigned.

What we:

can offer you: • Hands-on training; opportunities for professional growth in science/environmental

education:

and outdoor recreation.

• Gain administrative, planning, management, and partner development

experience:

s.

• Opportunities to share your love of the outdoors, nature, and science with diverse communities.
• On site seasonal housing option available • Fun and flexible workplace

Requirements:

/

Qualifications:

Minimum

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in park/recreation management or a related field; (wildlife, fisheries, natural resources sciences, public administration, history, cultural resource preservation or interpretation, travel and tourism, and planning) AND one year related

experience:

Related coursework/training and/or

experience:

in park/recreation management or related field may substitute for the Bachelor’s degree on a year-for-year basis. Other: Valid driver's license.

KNOWLEDGE,:

SKILLS:

& ABILITIES: Knowledge and interest in Nebraska wildlife, natural resources, and outdoor recreation Animal care for snakes, turtles, frogs, and salamanders Clearly present and communicate information to varied audiences. Work and make decisions independently and as a team.

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and administrative personnel.
• Drive and transport materials to different areas of the park and the surrounding tri-state area.

Willingness to learn

about:

the natural history of the Missouri River and Ponca State Park, shooting

skills:

, kayaking, and share with the general public. Bend, stoop, climb, reach frequently; work outdoors; remain standing and/or walking for long periods of time. If you're currently employed by the State of Nebraska, please don't apply through this external career site. Instead, log in to Workday and open the Jobs Hub - Internal Apply app from your home landing page.

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Benefits:

We offer:

a comprehensive package of pay,

benefits:

, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total

compensation:

Check out all that the State of Nebraska has to offer! Benefit eligibility may vary by position, agency and employment status. For more information on

benefits:

, please visit: https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.html#

benefits:

Equal

Opportunity:

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opportunity:

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