Summary
The primary responsibility of the Harriet Alexander Nature Center (HANC) Program Staff is to assist in implementation of environmental education programs and events at the Harriet Alexander Nature Center. This includes material preparation, supporting group management, and facilitating basic activities. This position has continuous public contact requiring tact, courtesy and good judgment. Program Staff work primarily with youth programs, throughout our 52 acres of marsh, woodland, prairie, and interpretive center.
Essential Duties Responsibilities
The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.
- Collaborate with Naturalist staff in the implementation of education programs
- Uphold a friendly, positive, responsible, approach with participants and parents
- Set up, clean up, and maintain program and exhibit spaces, supplies, and equipment
- Provide a safe environment for participants and enforce established safety policies
- Support HANC operations, projects, special events, animal care, and other tasks as assigned
- Continually shows respect for diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and interests. Exhibits sensitivity to the needs of diverse audiences in all duties performed on behalf of the City to support Roseville in building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working environment and community.
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Required Skills/Experience/Education
- High School Graduate or Graduate Equivalency Degree (GED)
- Experience with and knowledge of working cross culturally and with diverse youth preferred. Ideal candidate will have experience working with children and working outdoors.
- Ability to work flexible hours.
The City of Roseville is dedicated to promoting diversity and inclusion in our workforce. The City seeks to be the place where a diverse mix of talented people want to work. We are focused on equity and believe that diversity brings a unique and important perspective to the work we do. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
Physical Demands & Work Environment
The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Work is performed largely outdoors, with some time in a classroom or office environment. There is exposure to a multitude of elements including heat, cold, rain, snow, and wind. Occasionally the job may involve working with challenging behaviors, particularly from youth. The position may require some weekend and occasional evening work.
Limited lifting of 20 pounds or less is required less than 15% of the time.
HANC Program Staff is responsible for varied technical, complex, and confidential functions, many of which have deadlines and require significant attention to detail. Approximately 70-90% of the time, work is performed at the highest level of detail under the pressure of deadlines.
Activities that occur constantly (5–8 hours/shift): walking, talking, hearing
Activities that occur frequently (2–5 hours/shift): feeling and eye/hand/foot coordination, repetitive motions, carrying
Activities that occur occasionally (up to 2 hours/shift): sitting, reading, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, handling, grasping, and stooping
Activities that occur rarely (do not exist as regular part of job): lifting, pushing, pulling, climbing, and balancing.
Nature Center Program Staff
Posted: February 24, 2025 by MAEE Administration
Category: Harriet Alexander Nature Center
Summary
The primary responsibility of the Harriet Alexander Nature Center (HANC) Program Staff is to assist in implementation of environmental education programs and events at the Harriet Alexander Nature Center. This includes material preparation, supporting group management, and facilitating basic activities. This position has continuous public contact requiring tact, courtesy and good judgment. Program Staff work primarily with youth programs, throughout our 52 acres of marsh, woodland, prairie, and interpretive center.
Essential Duties Responsibilities
The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.
Required Skills/Experience/Education
The City of Roseville is dedicated to promoting diversity and inclusion in our workforce. The City seeks to be the place where a diverse mix of talented people want to work. We are focused on equity and believe that diversity brings a unique and important perspective to the work we do. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
Physical Demands & Work Environment
The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Work is performed largely outdoors, with some time in a classroom or office environment. There is exposure to a multitude of elements including heat, cold, rain, snow, and wind. Occasionally the job may involve working with challenging behaviors, particularly from youth. The position may require some weekend and occasional evening work.
Limited lifting of 20 pounds or less is required less than 15% of the time.
HANC Program Staff is responsible for varied technical, complex, and confidential functions, many of which have deadlines and require significant attention to detail. Approximately 70-90% of the time, work is performed at the highest level of detail under the pressure of deadlines.
Activities that occur constantly (5–8 hours/shift): walking, talking, hearing
Activities that occur frequently (2–5 hours/shift): feeling and eye/hand/foot coordination, repetitive motions, carrying
Activities that occur occasionally (up to 2 hours/shift): sitting, reading, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, handling, grasping, and stooping
Activities that occur rarely (do not exist as regular part of job): lifting, pushing, pulling, climbing, and balancing.
Summary
The primary responsibility of the Harriet Alexander Nature Center (HANC) Program Staff is to assist in implementation of environmental education programs and events at the Harriet Alexander Nature Center. This includes material preparation, supporting group management, and facilitating basic activities. This position has continuous public contact requiring tact, courtesy and good judgment. Program Staff work primarily with youth programs, throughout our 52 acres of marsh, woodland, prairie, and interpretive center.
Essential Duties Responsibilities
The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.
Required Skills/Experience/Education
The City of Roseville is dedicated to promoting diversity and inclusion in our workforce. The City seeks to be the place where a diverse mix of talented people want to work. We are focused on equity and believe that diversity brings a unique and important perspective to the work we do. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
Physical Demands & Work Environment
The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Work is performed largely outdoors, with some time in a classroom or office environment. There is exposure to a multitude of elements including heat, cold, rain, snow, and wind. Occasionally the job may involve working with challenging behaviors, particularly from youth. The position may require some weekend and occasional evening work.
Limited lifting of 20 pounds or less is required less than 15% of the time.
HANC Program Staff is responsible for varied technical, complex, and confidential functions, many of which have deadlines and require significant attention to detail. Approximately 70-90% of the time, work is performed at the highest level of detail under the pressure of deadlines.
Activities that occur constantly (5–8 hours/shift): walking, talking, hearing
Activities that occur frequently (2–5 hours/shift): feeling and eye/hand/foot coordination, repetitive motions, carrying
Activities that occur occasionally (up to 2 hours/shift): sitting, reading, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, handling, grasping, and stooping
Activities that occur rarely (do not exist as regular part of job): lifting, pushing, pulling, climbing, and balancing.