Recreational Programs Assistant (Temporary Environmental Educator Assistant)

Full Job Description

The current vacancies are in the Parks & Recreation Department.

Ramsey County Parks is seeking four energetic, people-centered individuals to help deliver fun, hands-on outdoor recreation and environmental education programs across the parks system. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with youth, families, and community groups that wants to spend their summer leading activities like fishing, archery, hiking, and biking while gaining real-world experience in parks, recreation, and environmental education.

The anticipated duration of this position is May 18, 2026, through August 31, 2026, with the potential to continue into the fall at reduced hours for actively enrolled students. Anticipated work hours for this position are approximately 40 hours per week. This role is a blend of hands-on, field-based programming (including fishing, archery, hiking, and biking) and office work, with roughly 50% of time spent outdoors, weather permitting, and 50% indoors.

The role includes evening and weekend hours based on program needs. Shifts may follow Sunday–Thursday or Tuesday–Saturday schedules.

To apply, please complete the application, submit a personal statement and resume.

Please describe the following in your attached personal statement:

• How will this role help you grow professionally?
• In what ways do you hope to apply your skills, experiences, and perspective to create meaningful impact within this position?

More detailed information on this role can be found here: RECREATION PROGRAMS ASSITANT INFO

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Requirements

1. Assist with the facilitation and delivery of environmental education, outdoor recreation, and interpretive programs for the general public, schools, and youth groups.
2. Respond to public inquiries concerning program offerings and park rules.
3. Assist in the maintenance of Parks facilities and property by taking inventory of recreation equipment, organizing supplies, and keeping records and files as directed by supervisor.
4. Contribute to the general operation of Parks facilities by keeping the areas clean and well maintained, including setting up and taking down equipment and supplies for programs.
5. Engage participants in inclusive, welcoming, and age-appropriate learning experiences.
6. Model safe practices and assist with maintaining a positive group environment during programs.
7. Provide on-site support for special events, outreach programs, and seasonal activities across Ramsey County Parks.

(The work assigned to a position in this classification may not include all possible tasks in this work and does not limit the assignment of any additional tasks in this classification. Regular attendance according to the position’s management approved work schedule is required.)

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7.

Qualifications

Education: High School graduate, or equivalent.

Experience: None.

Other: Must be 18 years of age or older and have a valid driver's license.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with youth, schools, or community groups
• Interest in environmental education, parks and recreation, or outdoor learning
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of local ecology, plant and wildlife identification or interest in learning

Additional Information

To apply, please complete the application, submit a personal statement and resume.

Please describe the following in your attached personal statement:

• How will this role help you grow professionally?
• In what ways do you hope to apply your skills, experiences, and perspective to create meaningful impact within this position?

This is an unclassified, at-will temporary position. This position requires an open screening and selection process. There is no exam for this unclassified, at-will, temporary position.

All applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be forwarded to the department for consideration. Employment isn't guaranteed beyond the end of this assignment.

Definition of Unclassified from the Ramsey County Personnel Act:

Subdivision 1. General. "The appointing authority may discharge employees in the unclassified service with or without cause.

Employees in the unclassified service have no right to a grievance appeal from discharge or other disciplinary action under sections 383A.281 to 383A.301.

An employee in an unclassified position shall not have tenure but shall be entitled to all benefits associated with tenure such as vacation leave, sick leave, health insurance, and other benefits as determined by the county board."

Criminal Background Checks: All employment offers are conditioned upon the applicant passing a criminal background check. Convictions are not an automatic bar to employment.

Each case is considered on its individual merits and the type of work sought.

However, making false statements or withholding information will cause you to be barred from employment, or removed from employment.

E-Verify Participation: Ramsey County participates in the federal E-Verify program.

This means that Ramsey County will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

If the Government cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, Ramsey County is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact DHS and/or the SSA before taking adverse action against you, including terminating your employment.

Employers may not use E-Verify to pre-screen job applicants and may not limit or influence the choice of documents you present for use on the Form I-9.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Ramsey County provides equal access to employment, programs and services without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, sex (except when sex is a Bona Fide Occupational Qualification), disability, marital status, sexual orientation or gender identity, public assistance or national origin.

Ramsey County is deeply committed to advancing racial equity and promoting diversity and inclusion within all areas of its workforce.

The county strives being equitable, inclusive, transparent, respectful, and impactful in how we serve and engage with residents, as well as Ramsey County employees.

Advancing racial equity ensures all people who need access to opportunities and services we provide, will receive them.

Racial equity is achieved when race can no longer be used to predict life outcomes, and outcomes for all are improved.

Please only use a paper application if you are unable to submit your application online. To print a paper application for this posting click Paper Application (Download PDF reader).

You will need to print this posting and answer the supplemental questions associated with this exam and submit them with your completed paper application.

For further information regarding this posting, please contact Lindsey.Hunter@co.ramsey.mn.us.