City of Boca Raton

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Job Description

Location

Gumbo Limbo

Schedule

Schedule may vary.

Generally, Sunday and Monday 8:30 am to 4:00 pm, Tuesday and Wednesday 8:30 am to 2:00 pm.

Weekends, evenings, and holidays as required.

Average 25 hours per week, not to exceed 1300 hours per year.

GENERAL DEFINITION OF WORK:

Performs moderate to complex technical work collaborating with Center staff to develop and design exhibit content for Gumbo Limbo Nature Center. Exhibit work is typically project-oriented, with a focus on South Florida's coastal and marine ecosystems and natural history. Other tasks will include, but are not limited to, assisting with long term exhibit planning, routine exhibit maintenance and review, as well as assisting with Gumbo Limbo's marketing and special events, and customer service/visitor engagement. Work is performed under regular supervision of the Exhibits Coordinator at Gumbo Limbo Nature Center.

Essential Functions

• Works in cooperation with the Exhibits Coordinator and other Center staff to develop exhibit content following Gumbo Limbo Nature Center style guidelines and interpretive plan.
• Produces exhibits, signage, print text and graphics using appropriate computer applications and/or outside sources.
• Assists with routine review and maintenance of indoor and outdoor signage, displays and exhibits.
• Assists with exhibit installation, removal and relocations, including physical labor and use of hand and power tools.
• Participates as a member of the Exhibit Planning Committee, establishing priorities, budget and timeline for the Exhibits program.

RELATED TASKS:

• Assists Center staff and Friends of Gumbo Limbo with materials involving graphic display for marketing and special events.
• Participates in on- and off-site outreach events.
• Answers visitor's questions regarding exhibits, programs & natural history of GLEC.
• Coordinate volunteer projects with the Gumbo Limbo Volunteer Coordinator.
• Fill in, as needed, as a site interpreter and visitor services representative: providing customer service at welcome desk, offering guided walks, and serving as an aquarium interpreter.
• Write articles to include in the Membership newsletter, e-blasts, and other public relations media.
• Performs related tasks as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of:

• the principles of natural resource interpretation, non-personal education and exhibit design standards
• South Florida's environment, ecosystems, plants and animals (both aquatic and terrestrial)
• natural history collections items, including proper handling, care and record keeping

Skilled in:

• effective time management
• attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, reliability
• writing and communication skills, including a demonstrated proficiency in and comfort with public speaking and presentations
• working with computers including Microsoft Office programs, Outlook, and other database systems
• organization and record keeping
• the Adobe Creative suite and photographic equipment

Ability to:

• research information to prepare and present displays and exhibits to the public and students
• be creative and artistic in the design, implementation and maintenance of a broad scope of educational displays
• handle multiple projects simultaneously
• think and act proactively
• work independently as well as with a team
• to use a variety of hand and power tools
• direct and coordinate the work of volunteers
• establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, co-workers, volunteers, officials, program participants of all ages, and the general public
• operate video and audio equipment and to create and conduct lectures/presentations
• perform while working in an unstructured environment with numerous interruptions throughout the day
• meet deadlines

Minimum and Preferred Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• A bachelor's degree in/with major coursework in exhibit design, computer science, graphic arts, natural sciences or related fields; OR
• Two (2) years' experience with graphic design and creating interpretive exhibits for nature centers, museums, zoos, or similar organizations.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Possession of a valid State of Florida Class "E" driver's license with no more than six (6) points within a three (3) year period.
• Must be able to work weekends and holidays as needed.
• Must be CPR and First Aid Certified.

The City of Boca Raton is an Equal Opportunity, Inclusive, Veteran's Preference Employer and Drug Free Workplace. It is the policy of the City of Boca Raton to prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, national origin, disability, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

CITY OF BOCA RATON - BENEFITS SUMMARY

Part-Time Employees

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: To be eligible to receive Paid Leave and to contribute to the 457 Deferred Compensation Plan, a part-time employee must have worked at least 1,040 hours in the prior fiscal year

PAID LEAVE: Employees who work a minimum of 1,040 hours per fiscal year will receive twelve (12) hours of Paid Leave on October 1st. This Paid Leave shall be used no later than September 30th of that fiscal year or it will be forfeited. These hours may not accumulate and may only be granted with the approval of the employee's supervisor. This paid leave has no cash value at separation of employment.

MISSION SQUARE 457 DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN: Employees who work a minimum of 1,040 hours per fiscal year will be allowed to participate in the 457 Deferred Compensation Plan. The City will not provide any matching funds.