11211 Spear Rd. Concord Township, OH 44077 Phone 440-639-7275 • Fax 440-639-9873 • TTY 1-800-669-9226 To apply for any/all positions, click here to submit an online application.
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Rate: $10.00/hr. starting rate based on experience Method for applying: Apply online Closing date: Open until filled
Part-time year round position available at Painesville Township Park, providing outstanding customer service to park visitors. Position duties include but are not limited to; assisting in administrative work; returning messages, maintaining rental/permit files, responding to rental inquiries. Position also requires showing venue to potential renters, creating floor plans, acting as room hostess during rentals, opening/closing procedures, processing cash/credit card transactions, product inventory and rotation, food preparation and service at concessions, and light housekeeping. Requires highly motivated individual with excellent customer service skills with ability to multi-task.
Must be available to work flexible a schedule including weekends, evenings and holidays as required. Days of the week and hours will vary week-to-week up to 28 hours.
Rate: $10.00/hr. minimum starting rate Method for applying: Apply online Closing date: Open until filled
A part-time, hourly position in the Outdoor Education Department at the Environmental Learning Center in Concord Ohio. Under the supervision of the Outdoor Education Manager, Outdoor Education Specialist delivers educational programming for grades K-12 concentration in biology, environmental science, chemistry and physics as well as other Outdoor Education programming. Will present summer camps June through August.
Associates or Bachelor’s degree in environmental education, natural or physical science, education, related field or equivalent experience. Must have experience working and/or teaching children. Annually completes all necessary safety trains required by Lake Metroparks. Must be able to work evening, weekends, and holidays as required. Must have valid Ohio driver’s license and be able to be insured under Lake Metroparks.
Hours: 24-28 per week, 28 in the summer months.
The ability to write and speak in a clear and concise manner and work with people in a pleasant and enthusiastic manner is expected. Creative, flexible, well organized and energetic, ability to relate to children.
Rate: $10.00/hr. minimum starting rate depending on experience Method for applying: Apply online Closing date: Open until filled
Under the direction of the Schoolhouse Interpretive Manager, the part-time Children’s Naturalist plans, organizes, coordinates and carries out a variety of educational programs and activities relating to natural history and resources, the environment, conservation or wildlife management specifically for children. The Children’s Naturalist trains and supervises volunteers and junior volunteers who assist in programming. Scheduled to work 28 hours per week maximum.
Bachelor’s degree in natural history, education or related field, or associates degree plus equivalent four year experience. Past experience with school age children required. Valid Ohio driver’s license, must be insurable by Lake Metroparks auto insurance. Background check required.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Creative, flexible, and well organized. Ability to relate well with children. Must be energetic, able to lift 50 lbs., walk up and down hills and work in an outdoor setting. Ability to work flexible hours, evenings and weekends as required. Computer skills desirable.
Rate: $9.00/hr. minimum starting rate depending on experience Method for applying: Apply online Closing date: Open until filled
Lake Metroparks has an opening for a year-round Farmpark Interpreter to greet guest and assist in the coordination of horticultural programs and events. Responsibilities include but are not limited to; presenting garden/honey bee related programs to public visitors, conducting other education programs for groups, caring for greenhouse plants and assist in gardens. Requires willingness to learn new material and speak in front of groups of people (will train). Must be outgoing and organized. Can work up to 30 hours a week and must be available to work weekdays, weekends, holidays and evening as required. Must possess a valid drivers’ license and be insurable on the Agency’s liability policy.
Rate: $9.00/hr. starting rate based on experience Method for applying: Apply online Closing date: Open until filled
A part-time position at our Farmpark in Kirtland, OH. Under Supervision of Animal Care Supervisor the Farmpark Interpreter carries out appropriate interpretive activities for the general public and in the coordination with programs and events. Responsibilities include but are not limited to; presenting plant & animal programs to public visitors, conducting education programs for groups, and maintaining areas as assigned including care for farm animals & gardens.
Ability to speak in a clear, concise manner. Able to work with people in a pleasant, enthusiastic and appropriate manner. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Must be outgoing, flexible, and organized. Ability to work with animal livestock, prior experience preferred. Available to work weekdays, weekends and some holidays as required. Valid Ohio driver’s license, must be insurable by Lake Metroparks auto insurance.
Rate: $9.50/hr. starting rate based on experience Method for applying: Apply online Closing date: Open until filled
Experience with mowing, weed trimming, plant maintenance, building/facility maintenance, turf/landscape, and painting is preferred.
Must be willing to work flexible hours, weekends, some evenings and holidays. Must be able to perform manual labor and lift fifty (50) lbs. Must be eighteen years old to operate golf maintenance equipment. Work schedule will vary as the Golf Course is open 7 days per week. Golf positions are weather dependent. Golf privileges are included with employment at Lake Metroparks. Valid Ohio driver’s license, must be insurable by Lake Metroparks auto insurance.
Rate: $9.25-$9.75 hour - minimum starting rate depending on experience Method for applying: Apply online Closing date: Open until filled
Part-time custodial and grounds maintenance position working up to 28 hours per week, year-round at our East/West/Central Parks, Painesville Township Park, or Penitentiary Glen Reservation. Must be able to work a flexible schedule including; evenings, weekends and some holidays as required. Performs park clean up, general grounds maintenance, janitorial, minor repairs, mowing, and snow removal. Assists with special events, rentals, and program set-up as needed. May serve as a room host for various park rentals. Must possess the ability to perform various types of manual labor and the ability to lift 50 lbs. Must be able to follow directions and set priorities. Prior experience in landscaping, construction or maintenance is preferred. Valid Ohio driver’s license, must be insurable by Lake Metroparks auto insurance.
Rate: $9.00 hour - minimum starting rate depending on experience Method for applying: Apply online Closing date: Open until filled
A seasonal position in the Department of Interpretation under the supervision of the Nature Center Interpretive Manager. Presentation of seasonal holiday program and exhibit with a fun, family-oriented theme and including the cultural history of Penitentiary Glen Reservation. Training provided on interpretive style, background information, and POS system. Key position in exhibit setup and take-down, visitor contact and interpretation of the Nature Center exhibits, and sales in The Nature Store at Penitentiary Glen Reservation. Potential for winter naturalist-led program presentations. Valid Ohio driver’s license, must be insurable by Lake Metroparks auto insurance. Seasonal position schedule is flexible, dates of employment during November to February. May work up to 40 hours per week. Interviews will be held in September/October.
Must be outgoing and service oriented, and like talking with people of all ages. Must be able to work weekends. Background in visitor services and cultural history, natural sciences, theater, or creative arts preferred. Past experience in parks and recreation either paid or volunteer is a plus. Retail experience preferred. Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree a plus.
Examples of Work:
Lake Metroparks offers various internship experiences to highly motivated, energetic students currently working towards a college degree in Parks & Recreation or related field. Our internships offer a unique opportunity to gain practical work experience while applying knowledge to real world applications. Most of our internship opportunities are in conjunction with an accredited institution and are unpaid. If interested in a paid opportunity please apply to one of our seasonal positions listed above.
These internships are designed to be flexible enough to meet each individual’s needs while offering a variety of experiences and opportunities for professional development.
Student applicants must be currently accepted into, or enrolled in, a two or four-year accredited college or university in a course of study relevant to the mission of Lake Metroparks. Interns must possess solid oral and written communication skills and the ability to maintain good working relationships with peers, co-workers, staff, volunteers, supervisors and the public.
Hours: Internship hours may vary, depending on weekly activities and special events; and may also include nights and weekends, as needed.
For more information please contact, volunteer@lakemetroparks.com.