Program Assistant – Cultural Heritage (Youth And Teen Educator)

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Position Description

Work, Serve, Thrive. With the City of Durham
Advance in your career while making a real difference in the community you serve.

A nationally accredited team of passionate professionals devoted to building better lives and a better community through the power of parks and recreation. Our talented team at Durham Parks and Recreation is devoted to community service and provides a diverse range of programs, services, opportunities, and experiences while being united through our core pillars of creating equitable economic impacts; advancing conservation; rejuvenating health and wellness; enhancing quality of life and sustaining social equity.

Hourly Rate: $17.75

Workdays/Hours: 2-3 shifts weekly, Tuesday-Friday preferred.

Occasional weekends and evening hours.

Position assists in the operation and historical interpretation of West Point on the Eno and Leigh Farm Parks, as well as other cultural resources maintained by the City of Durham Parks and Recreation department. Incumbent leads recreational programming and activities, conducts research, provides staff training, and coordinates mill maintenance and supplies. Work schedule includes weekends and flexibility for special events, both on and off-site.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Plans, prepares, and implements history programs for Youth and Teens at West Point on the Eno and Leigh Farm Park.
• Develops lessons for ages 5-14 rooted in NC State Standards and state and local history to offer as field trips to local schools and homeschool groups.
• Coordinates and schedules field trip programs. Compiles supply lists and ensures all field trip materials are prepared for field trip days.
• Plans, prepares, and implements craft activity stations for large events.
• Leads and assists with a variety of educational and Cultural Heritage programs for individuals and groups.
• Conducts park tours and explains the historic and cultural significance of assigned buildings or displays housed therein.
• Assists in preparing for the administrative needs of programs, and/or other historical interpretive tasks.
• Uses Active.Net software to assist in processing participant registrations and payments, preparing deposit records, preparing reports and maintaining records of operational functions as needed.
• Assists in maintaining activity and attendance records.
• Attends and participates in staff meetings, in-service training programs, orientation, and evaluation sessions.
• Conducts research related to Cultural Heritage sites and the general history of the area.
• Observes necessary precautions to secure the safety of program participants and renders first aid increase of minor injury.
• Assists with supervising volunteers for special projects, events and programs.

• In depth knowledge of history, particularly local history.

• Imparting information verbally to individuals or groups.
• Discussing complex topics in an informed and thoughtful manner.
• Clear and precise communication.
• Drafting written materials such as for research or projects.
• Presenting to participants of varying age groups and knowledge levels. § Conducting historical research.
• Maintaining records and preparing reports.

Minimum Qualifications & Experience

• High School Diploma,GED, HiSet, TASC;
• One (1) year of experience in public speaking or customer service;
• Three (3 ) months of experience in museum interpretation, educational programming, historical research, or completed college coursework in American history;
• A valid North Carolina Class C Driver’s License with a satisfactory driving record;
• A valid Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED – with Anaphylaxis and Epinephrine Auto Injector Certification within the first six months of employment.

Additional Preferred Skills

• Experience creating and/or leading educational programming for youth, teens, or adults.
• Available to work Saturdays, Sundays, and/or evenings, on occasion, to lead programs and staff buildings.
• Comfortable working outside in all seasons.