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<DIV><SPAN class=357091022-21092007><FONT face=Arial size=2><STRONG>THIS IS NOT
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<DIV><SPAN class=357091022-21092007><FONT face=Arial size=2>I just accepted a
part-time gig with the Metroparks, and in talking with the Manager of
Recruitment and Retention, was asked if I could help find people
interested in a full time job at the Garfield Park Nature Center. I told him of
NEOhioPAL.</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV><SPAN class=357091022-21092007><FONT face=Arial size=2>This is a Cultural
History Interpreter position focusing on planning, developing and implementing
Outdoor Education programs (i.e. Escape on the Underground Railroad program,
etc.). It is NOT a first-person interpretation job.</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV><SPAN class=357091022-21092007><FONT face=Arial size=2>Job specifics are
below. You may mail resume/application or apply online. </FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=357091022-21092007></SPAN> </DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=357091022-21092007><FONT face=Arial size=2>Doug
Kusak</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV><SPAN><FONT color=#0000ff>Doug, thanks for taking the time to listen to my
recruiting commercial.</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN><FONT color=#0000ff>Attached is the posting I
described.</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN><FONT color=#0000ff></FONT></SPAN> </DIV>
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<DIV><SPAN><FONT color=#0000ff>If anyone has questions about the position,
please have them call me directly at the number below.</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN><FONT color=#0000ff></FONT></SPAN> </DIV>
<DIV><SPAN><FONT color=#0000ff>thanx,</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN><FONT color=#0000ff>Joel</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN><FONT color=#0000ff></FONT></SPAN> </DIV>
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<P align=left><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff>Joel S. Howson<BR>Manager
of Recruitment & Retention<BR>Cleveland
Metroparks<BR>216.635.3241</FONT></P>
<P align=left><I><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff>Cleveland Metroparks embraces a
workforce</FONT> </I><BR><I><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff>of diverse cultures,
physical characteristics </FONT></I><BR><I><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff>and
life experiences to better serve the community</FONT></I>
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<P align=center><STRONG>Cultural History Interpreter (Full-time) </STRONG></P>
<P align=center><STRONG>Garfield Park Nature Center </STRONG></P>
<P align=left>The Cultural History Interpreter plans, develops and implements
Outdoor Education programs to increase the public's awareness of cultural and
natural history and concern for the conservation, preservation and management of
historical sites, Cleveland Metroparks reservations, wildlife, plant
communities, and open space, through interpretation and outdoor education. </P>
<P><STRONG>ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS : </STRONG></P>
<P>• Coordinates technical aspects of Escape on the Underground Railroad
programs , i.e. costumes, scripts, casts. </P>
<P>• Proposes, plans, develops and implements innovative educational
programs emphasizing the historical, cultural and natural aspects of Cleveland
Metroparks in support of the mission of conservation, education and outdoor
recreation. Programs may be held at assigned reservations and off-site
locations. </P>
<P>• Communicates cultural and natural history and park-related
information to the area communities, co-workers, peers and volunteers through
interpretive programming, personal contact, telephone, park publications. </P>
<P>• Researches, designs, reviews and maintains temporary interpretive
exhibits and displays in nature centers, trailside areas and throughout the Park
District. </P>
<P>• Researches, writes and develops text and recommends ideas for
interpretive exhibits in cooperation with Visual Communications and other
divisions. </P>
<P>• Researches, writes, develops and reviews written interpretive
materials, including brochures, newsletter articles, signage and other assigned
writings or projects. . </P>
<P>• Participates in historical research and special projects specific to
the nature center/reservation. Organizes, prepares reports, Reviews
program participation and effectiveness and prepares recommendations to improve
educational services. </P>
<P><STRONG>QUALIFICATIONS : </STRONG></P>
<P>• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in
American History, Cultural History Interpretation, Environmental/Outdoor
Education or related field or equivalent </P>
<P>• One-year experience in park work related to interpretation,
preferably involving public contact. </P>
<P>• Demonstrated knowledge of the cultural and natural history of the
region and awareness of historical and conservation issues. </P>
<P>• Enjoys interacting with and serving the public </P>
<P>• Ability to work varied hours, including weekends, evenings and
holidays </P>
<P>• Valid Ohio driver's license </P>
<H1><STRONG><FONT size=-3>WAGE : </FONT></STRONG><FONT size=-3> $34,161 -
$42,701</FONT></H1>
<P><STRONG>Date Posted : </STRONG> 7/27/2007
</P>
<P><STRONG>Filing Deadline : </STRONG> Open until filled </P>
<P><STRONG>To Apply : </STRONG> Send an application/résumé to: </P>
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<H4 align=center><FONT size=-3>CLEVELAND METROPARKS </FONT></H4>
<H4 align=center><FONT size=-3>Department of Human Resources #0765</FONT></H4>
<H4 align=center><FONT size=-3>4101 Fulton Parkway</FONT> </H4>
<P align=center>Cleveland, OH 44144 </P>
<P align=center>or </P>
<P align=center><STRONG>E-mail </STRONG>: <A
href="mailto:resumes@clevelandmetroparks.com">resumes@clevelandmetroparks.com
</A></P>
<P align=center> </P>
<DIV align=center>
<P>AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER </P></DIV>
<P>For a complete listing of positions available call: (216) 635-3211 24 hr.
hotline.</P>
<P><I></I> </P>
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<CENTER><I>Cleveland Metroparks is an equal opportunity employer and does not
discriminate in its employment decisions on the basis of race, color, religion,
national origin, age, sex, disability or Vietnam Era and Special Disabled
Veterans status.
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