Heritage History Lab Field Trip Facilitator - Ernie Miller Nature Center

Make a positive impact on the community by joining the Johnson County Park and Recreation District team and help us enhance the lives of thousands through excellence in parks, recreation, culture, education, and public service. As a JCPRD employee, you'll be part of a locally, regionally, and nationally acclaimed organization that annually hosts nearly 7 million park visitors and engages nearly 3 million participants in 4,000+ programs. With excellent benefits, retirement plans, employee incentives, and a great organizational culture, JCPRD is building a thriving park and recreation system that inspires play, culture, and education, supporting healthy and fulfilling lives for all. Come work where you play!

Spend your day outside, working with youth, and learning about history! This position is responsible for facilitating the interpretive Heritage History Lab School Field Trip which has been connecting our youth with Kansas history for 40 years.  This job includes greeting school groups, dividing them into groups, giving introductions for presenters, leading students to presenters, completing registration forms and collecting fees, maintaining program time schedule, driving a van, assisting with program setup and takedown. This position requires working outdoors in a variety of weather conditions, walking 2-3 miles daily long periods of standing, working with groups of up to about 150 students, and lifting and carry program equipment.  

Days & Hours:

• Seasonal position
• August 27 – November 6 (Program Training August 27, 28, or 29, Field Trip begins on Sept. 3 and end Nov. 6)
• Hours: 8:15 am. – 2:15 pm, M-F, approx.: 20-32 hours/week
• Pay: $16.00/hour

Call 913-826-2806 for more information about the position.

• Good communication skills.
• High School Graduate.
• Must have a valid driver’s license with good driving record.
• Required to pass criminal background check.

JCPRD requires reference/background screening for all positions.  Specified criteria may vary by Department.