Park Technician - Agriculture - New Beech Bluff County Park
Wake County Government
- Willow Spring, NC
- Temporary
- Full-time
- Assist with implementation of the Beech Bluff Ag Management Plan and effectively support all aspects of Agriculture and Community Garden education and operations at Beech Bluff County Park including planting; cultivation; pest, disease and weed management; and harvest
- Use gardens and agriculture to engage visitors in hands-on outdoor activities and education
- Support long-term environmental and ecosystem health through leading-edge practice in soil building, biodiversity, waste reduction, and water conservation practice and demonstration
- Reveal the natural and cultural history of Piedmont NC through agricultural demonstrations and interactive installations
- Provide recreational opportunity that connects physical activity, community connections, and nutrition through healthy food
- Provide education and resources for household-scale gardening, either at home or in community garden
- Commit to culturally competent visitor engagement, and be able to adapt and be flexible in a dynamic environment to meet the needs of all visitors
- Support the operations and program/education teams through general maintenance, recreational and environmental programming and special events
- Lead and mentor a team of temporary staff members and volunteers
- Provide excellent customer service while ensuring our park facilities are welcoming, open, clean, and safe for the community to enjoy
- Assist with EVERYTHING else that it takes to operate a park including such opening/closing facilities, janitorial duties, emergency response and more
- High school diploma or GED
- One year of experience working in a park setting, providing educational programming, maintaining facilities or landscaping
- Valid Driver's License and "safe" driving record
- CPR certification within one year of employment
- Equivalent education and experience are accepted
- Three or more years of experience successfully managing and operating parks
- Strong background and in-depth knowledge of agricultural methods and techniques and community garden development and management, such as Good Agricultural Practices (GAP)
- Mechanical knowledge and skills in operating and maintaining various agricultural or farm equipment
- Experience supervising beginner or entry level personnel
- Hold or in process of attaining a professional certification such as Certified Park and Recreation Professional (CPRP), NC Environmental Education Certification or Agriculture Certification
- Ability to communicate effectively in more than one language
- Excellent communication skills. You have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build and maintain positive, productive relationships with staff, colleagues, volunteers and partner organizations
- Ability to foster a work culture in which different ideas and opinions are encouraged and expected
- Ability to encourage others to be innovative and create and try new things
- Familiarity with diversity initiatives and ability to execute them
- You believe that different backgrounds and experiences strengthen the organization and produce better results
- Ability to be resilient, adaptable and self-motivated to get the job done as efficiently as possible
- Versatility and adaptability are important in any situation
- Work as a team. Ability to model the behavior you want to see in your team members
- You are not afraid to roll up your sleeves and get your hands dirty
- Knowledge and understanding of parks
- Knowledge of agriculture, farming and/or community garden