Seasonal Recreation Program Specialist, Wargo Nature Center

Anoka County

. Plan and deliver park program activities aligned with Parks Department program delivery goals and desired outcomes.

Posted 10/12/2026part-timeLino Lakes • Minnesota • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $17 - $20 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in planning and delivering outdoor recreational programs, with a strong focus on customer service and effective communication. Capable of operating various recreational equipment and performing physical activities in diverse weather conditions.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Outdoor Recreational ExperienceValid Driver's LicenseExcellent Customer Service SkillsStrong Verbal And Written Communication SkillsAbility To Operate Recreational Equipment

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Hard Skills

Program PlanningOutdoor Activity InstructionEquipment MaintenancePhysical Activity PerformanceRecreation And Park Administration

Soft Skills

Customer ServiceCommunicationTeam Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

ComputersStandard Office EquipmentPark Maintenance EquipmentMowersTractorsPickup TrucksUTVsBoats

Certifications & Qualifications

Accreditation From Technical School Or Applicable Trades Program

Industry Keywords

Environmental EducationWildlife OutreachRecreational EquipmentPublic ProgrammingPrivate Programming

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Plan and deliver park program activities aligned with Parks Department program delivery goals and desired outcomes.
Teach outdoor recreational activities such as snowshoeing, skiing, hikes, and ice fishing.
Lead public and private programming throughout the winter months.
Support Wildlife Outreach or Environmental Education programs as needed.
Encourage respect for personal property, recreational equipment, facilities, and the environment.
Load, transport, and maintain recreational equipment, including snowshoes, kick sleds, cross-country skis, fat-tire bikes, and fishing equipment.
Travel between Wargo Nature Center and other Anoka County Parks as needed.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Requires accreditation from a technical school or applicable trades program.
In lieu of the required education, an equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.
Must have valid driver's license and vehicle available for business use.
Successfully pass driver's license and criminal history background check.
Successfully pass required pre-employment criminal/driving background check, drug screen, DOT physical, and/or other qualification checks, as applicable.
Outdoor recreational experience preferred.
Degree in recreation and park administration or related field preferred.
Excellent customer service skills preferred.
Strong verbal and written communication skills preferred.
Ability to work varied days, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Ability to perform varied physical activity, including bending, stooping, reaching, twisting, prolonged walking on sloped or uneven terrain, and handling/carrying equipment.
Regularly lift 0–25 lbs. and occasionally lift up to 75 lbs.
Ability to use computers, phones, standard office equipment, and park maintenance equipment.
Ability to use mowers, tractors, pickup trucks, UTVs, and boats.
Ability to work in all weather conditions and potentially around chemicals, fumes, airborne particles, machinery vibration, and other hazards.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Work-life balance
Professional development opportunities
Advancement opportunities for motivated employees