Recreation Leader – Walnut Creek Wetland Center Position Available In Wake, North Carolina

Recreation Leader – Walnut Creek Wetland Center 
Salary $15.00 Hourly Location Raleigh, NC Job Type Seasonal Job Number 2025-00568 Department PRCR- Parks-Natural Resources Opening Date 06/09/2025 Hiring Range 15.00 Job Description The Recreation Leader performs a variety of tasks including park operations, environmental programming and natural resource management at Walnut Creek Wetland Park. This position is a key member of our staff and contributes to our team effort to serve the public by providing courteous customer service and protecting our natural areas.

Duties and Responsibilities Primary Job Duties:

Open and/or close park
Respond to patrons’ questions and rental inquiries
Reinforce Park policies through education
Provide support for drop in programming, including handling animal ambassadors, providing park history and delivering free services
Perform animal care duties
Contribute to the implementation of special events and nature programming
Maintain trails, gardens, bird feeders, and nest boxes
Participate in wildlife monitoring and natural resource inventory initiatives
Work alongside volunteer groups
Perform maintenance, field work, and custodial duties
Assess and address safety concerns and serve as part of parks’ emergency response team

Typical Qualifications Minimum Requirements:

At least 18 years of age with a strong interest in nature education and the outdoors
High school degree
Possess a valid driver’s license
Ability to communicate clearly
Practice courteous customer service
Responsible, organized, and able to work both independently and as part of a team
Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions to include heat and humidity and light rain

Preferred Skills:

College degree, coursework, or experience in education, natural resources management, parks and tourism, environmental science, or related area.
Willingness to lead nature and volunteer programs for all ages.
Working knowledge of computer software such as Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
Comfortable being around a variety of native wildlife and handling educational ambassador reptiles.
Familiarity with a variety of hand tools and power equipment (shovel, rake, leaf blower, loppers, etc.) Occasionally manage items that weigh up to 50lbs and travel overrough terrain regularly

Additional Information Position Hours:

This is a 15-20 hour per week position with weekend, holiday, and evening hours required. Schedule will vary due to park programs and needs.

For More Information Contact:

Kyleene Rooks, Manager, Walnut Creek Wetland Park, 950 Peterson St., Raleigh, NC 27610.

Email:

 kyleene.rooks@raleighnc.gov. Employer
City of Raleigh North Carolina
Address
222 W. Hargett St. Raleigh, North Carolina, 27601
Website
https://raleighnc.gov