PPNC Outdoor Educator (Temporary)

Location: Lincoln, NE

Job Type: Part time temporary

Job Number: 202600118TDepartment: Parks and Recreation Department Division: Recreation Opening Date: 02/17/2026

Closing Date: Continuous Job Posting Information Pioneers Park Nature Center is looking for enthusiastic individuals to engage our visitors in nature-based education. This position offers the opportunity to inspire curiosity and foster appreciation and understanding of the natural world through inquiry and hands-on learning.

What You'll Do: Develop and lead engaging activities, programs, and exhibits that promote enjoyment, appreciation, and awareness of the natural environment. Provide education and supervision of visitors in a center/classroom, or natural settings including trails, woodlands, streams, wetlands, and tallgrass prairie. Complete animal care duties, including feeding, cleaning enclosures, and engaging visitors with conservation messages. Build positive relationships with visitors, program participants and families. Spend time outdoors daily in all weather conditions. Safely travel up to 1.5 miles on uneven terrain and trails. Ensure programs and services are conducted in a friendly, warm, and clean environment. Collaborate with staff, attend meetings, and complete required trainings. Assist with Lincoln Parks and Recreation activities and special events. Compensation and Pay: Starting at $15.00 per hour. Pay is issued by direct deposit only. Candidates must have a valid bank account registered in their name in order to receive wages. *This is an unclassified (temporary) position and not eligible for benefits.

Schedule: Up to 40 hours per week in summer, 8 - 24 hours per week in for the rest of the year. Shifts are available daily, including some occasional evenings.

Minimum Qualifications: Must be at least 18 years of age or older. Click HERE to learn more about Pioneers Park Nature Center! The Parks and Recreation department is FUNdamental to Lincoln. Our team manages 168 parks, 185.9 miles of trails, 97 playgrounds, over 83,000 street trees, nine public pools, six recreation centers, five golf (and disc golf) courses, five dog runs, a nature center, and beautiful public gardens. Our programs include recreation summer day camps, before and after school programs, clubs and classes for individuals with special needs, adult and youth team sports, nature-based classes and events, swimming lessons, wellness and fitness classes for all ages, and a variety of free events and classes for all ages. Temporary, on call, and seasonal positions with the City are not eligible for benefits.01APPLICATION COMPLETION ACKNOWLEDGEMENTTo successfully complete your application, please make sure you read each statement below and check ALL boxes prior to submission.1. This application is hand scored.2. ALL questions must be fully answered to receive full credit.3. "See Resume", or answers such as "See ___" are not acceptable responses and will not receive full credit.4. Copied/Pasted answers will not receive full credit.5. ALL employers and education referred to in answers must be listed in the Work History and Education sections of the application for verification and to receive full credit.6. I understand I am responsible for the accuracy and completeness of my application.7. I Acknowledge that I have read and understand each of the above statements.02I understand that this position is unclassified and not eligible for benefits. Yes No 03 Are you 18 years old or older? Yes No 04 Do you have experience leading activities for visitors or participants in nature-based or recreation programs? Yes No 05 If yes, please describe in the space provided below. If no, enter N/A.06 Do you have knowledge of Nebraska and central Great Plains natural history and conservation/stewardship principles? Yes No 07 If yes, please describe in the space provided below. If no, enter N/A.08 Do you have customer service experience including using a point-of-sale system to process transactions? Yes No 09 If yes, please describe in the space provided below. If no, enter N/A.10 This position requires walking 1.5 miles on uneven terrain, enduring hot, damp, or cold weather, and the ability to lift up to 50lbs. I understand 11 Indicate the season(s) you are currently interested in being considered for employment (check all that apply).Winter/Spring Summer Fall 12 How did you learn about this job opportunity? Word of mouth Online job search website/app Print advertisement Job fair or presentation City of Lincoln website Other 13 If you selected Other, please describe: Required Question