The City of Poway Community Services Department is searching for a friendly and passionate individual for Blue Sky Ecological Reserve and the Kumeyaay-Ipai Interpretive Center. The successful candidate will have specialized knowledge of local flora and fauna, including Native American uses of plants, conservation, and be experienced in training volunteers to be knowledgeable about these topics. Additionally, the successful candidate will have experience in providing natural and cultural history school tours and outreach. Experience in trail maintenance is desirable.

If you have a passion for working closely with the community and educating the public, please apply today!

Under general supervision, plans, organizes, coordinates, and provides direction and oversight for the interpretive programs; coordinates and oversees interpretive programs which includes educational tours, trail safety training, special interest classes, community events, and other related community activities; oversees volunteer programs; coordinates the division’s activities with other City departments, divisions, clients, local residents, community groups, and private businesses; performs a variety of technical tasks; provides technical and specialized assistance to the Recreation Area Manager; and performs related work as required.

Receives general supervision from the Recreation Area Manager or assigned supervisor.  Exercises technical and functional supervision and training over staff, contract instructors and volunteers.

Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job. 

• Oversees, coordinates, and participates in the day-to-day operations of interpretive services programs and related facilities.
• Participates in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for assigned services, programs and facilities; identifies resource needs; recommends and implements policies and procedures, including standard operating procedures for assigned programs and facilities. 
• Assists in the recruitment and selection of staff and volunteers and provides recommendations; provides oversight, training, orientation, and guidance to assigned staff; prepares weekly and daily schedules; provides input to performance evaluations.
• Coordinates, and participates in the day-to-day operations of interpretive services programs.
• Provides technical and functional supervision to assigned interpretive services staff and volunteers; reviews, directs, and evaluates quality of work; participates in performing the most complex and specialized interpretive services work. 
• Develops and evaluates volunteer program; assesses needs and develops and implements volunteer training programs for interpretive program services; prepares volunteer schedules; maintains volunteer records and statistical data; develops and maintains volunteer manual; develops and implements special volunteer activities.
• Plans, schedules, prioritizes, and assigns interpretive services work; communicates status of activities and services to appropriate personnel, working cooperatively to schedule activities and services in accordance with established and special operational priorities. 
• Trains employees and volunteers in work methods and relevant safety precautions.
• Estimates costs of supplies and materials; orders supplies and materials for projects and activities; maintains records of purchase orders; assists in developing budget figures for specified areas; monitors expenditures.
• Acts as a representative to State and County agencies, residents, school districts, municipal and community groups, private businesses, and others concerning questions, problems, concerns, and activities in the provision of interpretive services.
• Plans, develops, implements, and evaluates comprehensive and diverse interpretive educational programs, activities, and community events at multiple sites and recommends improvements or modifications; implements interpretive services policies and procedures. 
• Researches and evaluates historical and natural resources literature and materials relating to local and regional park systems or historical sites to develop interpretive services materials, displays, presentations, classes, and projects.
• Evaluates community interpretative needs and interests; analyzes data and recommends new interpretative programs to meet community needs.
• Coordinates tours, reservation lists, and facility rentals for all related program activities. 
• Participates in community service community events, including setting up and taking down equipment and materials and facilitating activities, as needed.
• Develops and prepares brochures, flyers, newsletters, and other materials; maintains kiosk; updates websites as needed.
• Assists patrons in person, electronically and over the telephone; responds to complaints and requests for information; interprets and applies regulations, policies, procedures, systems, rules, and precedents in response to inquiries, concerns, and complaints from public as necessary to ensure an expedient and satisfactory resolution.
• Researches, compiles, and analyzes information; prepares specialized reports related to services and activities, including program analysis, new program proposals, and financial reports. 
• Maintains accurate records of services and activities, including recreation schedules, program participation, revenues, expenditures, accidents, vandalism, and contract programs.
• Inspects grounds for potential hazards; performs routine trail maintenance; makes recommendations and coordinates with Public Works Department for maintenance repair; recommends signage requirements.
• May monitor use of facilities by user groups to ensure a safe environment; assists in enforcing established rules of facility use and participant conduct.
• Attends and participates in meetings; stays abreast of new trends and innovations in the interpretive services programs; researches emerging products and enhancements and their applicability to City needs.
• Observes safe work methods and makes appropriate use of related safety equipment as required.
• Administers basic first aid CPR as necessary.
• Maintains attendance and punctuality that is observant of scheduled hours on a regular basis.
• Maintain positive and professional relationships with City staff al all levels across the City organization, as well as with those contacted in the course of work.
• Performs other duties as assigned.