Park Program Assistant

$4,367 - $5,308/Monthly*

Are you passionate about connecting people to parks?

Do you have experience working in community outreach, recreation, and/or environmental education?

Become a Park Program Assistant!

Starting salary $25.11/hour ($52,407/year), plus a cash allowance of $600/month, and a competitive total compensation package!*

Sonoma County Regional Parks is hiring multiple Park Program Assistants in their Community Engagement Division. In this division, Park Program Assistants (PPAs) support, develop, and/or deliver environmental education, interpretative, recreation, and outreach programs and special events for a variety of audiences. As a PPA, you may also assist with the oversight of recreational facilities, equipment, and visitor centers. You will also assist with program evaluation, serve as a lead for interns and/or volunteers, and perform other program and visitor center administrative duties.

Note: One or more years of experience providing programming in parks in the areas of outreach, environmental education, and/or recreational programs is required to become a PPA.

The ideal Park Program Assistant candidates will have experience coordinating, implementing, and leading quality educational and recreational programming for diverse audiences and have an understanding of principles related to equity, diversity, inclusion, and community engagement. The ideal candidates will also possess:

• Organization skills necessary to manage multiple priorities
• A positive and adaptable mindset and be self-motivated and goal-orientated
• A passion for connecting people to parks and the outdoors with a multicultural perspective
• Strong written and verbal communication skills including speaking in front of groups, on the phone, and via email

What We Offer

When you join the County of Sonoma, you become part of a challenging and rewarding work environment where you gain the satisfaction of knowing you're working to better your community. You can also look forward to excellent benefits* including:

• Eligibility for a salary increase after 1,040 hours (6 months when working full-time) for good work performance; eligibility for a salary increase for good performance every year thereafter, until reaching the top of the salary range
• County paid 100% premium contribution for the majority of employee-only and employee + family health plan options
• An annual Staff Development/Wellness Benefit allowance up to $500 and ongoing education/training opportunities
• Competitive vacation and sick leave accruals, 12 paid holidays, and an additional 8 floating holiday hours per year
• County contribution to a Health Reimbursement Arrangement to help fund post-retirement employee health insurance/benefits
• Retirement fully integrated with Social Security
• May be eligible for up to 8 weeks (320 hours) of Paid Parental Leave after 12 months of County employment

*Salary is negotiable within the established range and benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice. For more information, including minimum qualifications, & to apply, visit, www.yourpath2sonomacounty.org or call 707-565-2331. The County of Sonoma is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and are committed to having a workforce that is representative of the communities we serve. Apply by 7/7/22