The Preserve Assistant will assist with visitor orientation, direction, and management; environmental interpretation and engagement with visitors; visitor-use area maintenance and light janitorial duties; donation collection and supporting stewardship and maintenance efforts as needed. This temporary, part-time position works on weekends and some holidays and runs through June 2022 with possibility for extension beyond this date.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND SCOPE
- Staff the beach entrance kiosk and serve as the welcoming host for visitors to CCI|BRP.
- Must be available to work weekends, including occasional holidays, for a minimum of 14 hours per week.
- Open and close CCI|BRP on scheduled workdays.
- Share general information about CCI|BRP programs and operations, as well as information about the mission and objectives of The Nature Conservancy.
- Process cash and digital donations at CCI|BRP.
- Provide occasional staff presence in Hawley Education Center Exhibit Hall for visitor welcoming, site security, and light custodial and facility maintenance.
- Lead and/or assist with public engagement, as needed.
- Ensures that visitors follow recommended safety guidelines, procedures, and precautions.
- May be required to coordinate with law enforcement or first responders to address emergencies at CCI|BRP.
- Provide quality customer service in a courteous and professional manner.
- Ability to work and communicate effectively with a wide range of people, including staff, public, and volunteers.
- Must have a positive attitude and enthusiasm for conservation.
- Ability to work both independently or as part of a team.
- Must be punctual and reliable.
- Must be able to work in variable weather conditions (e.g. high heat and humidity).
- Make day to day decisions as delegated by supervisor; may work under limited supervision.
- May work alongside and/or delegate tasks to CCI|BRP volunteers for events or operations.