Program Instructor

Job 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.

Supervisory Responsibilities
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Essential Job Duties
Includes, but not limited to the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• 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.
• Lead selected birthday hike or program.
• Conduct pre-party confirmation calls to provide an introduction to the customer and review party details.
• Setup and takedown of party and/or program materials.
• Supervise and assist party participants.
• 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.
• Enforce rules and regulations put forth by the Nature Center.
• Follow emergency action plan (EAP) in the case of emergency.
• Perform other Park District-related duties as assigned.