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Program Specialist Print ( Apply  Program Specialist Salary $17.00 - $25.96 Hourly Location Fort Myers, FL Job Type Full-Time Regular Job Number

07556KH

Department Parks and Recreation Opening Date 05/20/2025 Closing Date 5/30/2025 11:59 PM Eastern FLSA Non-Exempt Description Benefits Questions Description This position is responsible for managing the volunteer program at Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve, playing a vital role in connecting people with nature through service. You'll lead every aspect of the volunteer experience—from recruiting and interviewing to training, supervising, and retaining a passionate team of volunteers who support the preserve’s daily operations. If you enjoy working with people and making a tangible impact in a beautiful natural setting, this role offers a rewarding opportunity to do both. Duties and Responsibilities Organize and host volunteer appreciation events that recognize and energize our team. Facilitate engaging training sessions to ensure volunteers are well-prepared and confident in their roles. Collaborate with lead volunteers to coordinate schedules and maintain seamless operations. Create and distribute a bi-monthly newsletter that keeps volunteers informed, inspired, and connected. Knowledge of Southwest Florida’s ecosystems and natural history, including the ability to identify native and invasive plant and animal species. Excellent organizational and multitasking skills to manage a variety of responsibilities efficiently. A hands-on, team-oriented mindset—willing to pitch in with daily facility maintenance such as vacuuming, mopping, restroom cleaning, and trash collection as needed. May perform other duties as assigned. Education, Experience, Licensing Requires any combination of education and experience equivalent to High School graduation or GED equivalent and six months of public relations, environmental sciences, parks and recreation, or closely related experience. Experience working with Volunteers/Interns is a plus. CPR and First Aid training is required within six months of hire, or employment may end. Possession of a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record is required. Supplemental Information Proficient in dealing with the public promptly, professionally, and courteously. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including comfort with public speaking. Strong interpersonal skills with a proven ability to build positive and effective working relationships with staff, vendors, county personnel, and the public. Strong computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office programs, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Publisher. Work Schedule: Flexible work schedule, which may include evenings, weekends, and holidays.

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All County employees are required to work before, during, or after an emergency as needed. This may include temporarily being assigned to work and performing duties outside of the normal scope of their position, location and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens. DISCLAIMER: The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this classification. All positions are subject to a criminal background check. A conviction in and of itself may not necessarily preclude employment. Some positions may be subject to a pre-employment drug screening. Certain service members and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such service members and veterans, who claim and meet eligibility requirements of veterans preference, receive preference and priority in employment and are encouraged to apply. Lee County Board of County Commissioners offers a comprehensive, and affordable benefits package. Our Board works in the best interest of employees and strives to provide the most complete, high-quality benefits package available at the lowest possible cost to the employee. Our Board continues to remain steadfast in maintaining one of the lowest levels of employee costs in our area. Lee County's benefits package is offered to both regular Full-time positions and Part-time positions that are regularly scheduled to work 60 hours or more bi-weekly. Medical benefits may be offered to On-Call, Temporary, Seasonal, and Intern employees who meet the Affordable Care Act eligibility criteria. Lee County employees eligible to participate in the Florida Retirement System (FRS) are required to contribute 3% of each paycheck to FRS. If you have retired from the Florida Retirement Pension plan you will not be eligible for renewed membership in either of the FRS retirement plan options. Retirees of the Investment Plan are eligible for renewed membership in the Investment Plan only. FRS reemployment rules apply for both. Below is a brief breakdown of what's included in the benefits package that is offered to our employees. For a more detailed look into our benefits package, please click visit our webpage at To view our employee paid premiums, please visit: Health Benefits:

• Medical Insurance
• Plans include, but are not limited to: routine, preventative, mental health, hospitalization, and prescription drug benefits.
• Vision, Fitness, Weight Management, Natural Products and Services, and Hearing discount programs available.
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Medical Reimbursement Account
• Dependent Care Reimbursement Account
• Pharmacy, including Mail-Order Pharmacy
• Informed Health Lines (Nurse Hotline)
• Basic Life Insurance (1x or 2x Annual Salary at no cost to employee)
• Optional Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability (60% of pre-disability salary at no cost to employee)
• Short-Term Disability
• Sick Leave Pool
• Flu vaccinations
• Wellness Programs

Financial Benefits: • Florida Retirement System (FRS) • Two Retirement Plan Options: FRS Pension Plan (Defined Benefit) FRS Investment Plan (Defined Contribution)

• Deferred Compensation (457) Plans
• Financial Savings/Management Programs
• Eligible for membership with Suncoast Credit Union
• Employee Leave Benefits
• Holiday Pay - 11 Paid Holidays Annually
• Paid Sick Leave
• Paid Vacation Leave
• Bereavement & Civic Duty Leave
• Family and Medical Leave
• Military Family & Medical Leave
• Educational Leave

Employee Assistance Program Services available to employees that offers guidance, support, resources and information for personal and work-life issues. Confidential and provided at no charge to employees and their dependents. United Way 2-1-1 (Lee County Employee Resource Program) Lee County BOCC has partnered with United Way 211 to provide an Employee Resource Program which assists BoCC employees who may be experiencing distress due to economic hardship, health or other factors. Educational Assistance Reimbursement for coursework taken at an accredited college or university that is designed to enhance the knowledge, skills and abilities relating to the official duties that the employees perform. 01 Which of following do you have experience in? (Check all that apply) Environmental Sciences Biology South Florida ecosystems None of the above 02 Do you have CPR and First Aid training, or the ability to obtain the training within six months of hire date? Yes, I have CPR and First Aid training. No, I do not have CPR and First Aid training, but have the ability to obtain the training within six months of hire date. No, I do not have CPR and First Aid training, nor the ability to obtain the training within six months of hire date. 03 Do you have a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record? Yes No Required Question Employer Lee County Government Address P.O. Box 398 ATT: Human Resources Fort Myers, Florida, 33902 Phone (239) 533-2245 Website Apply Please verify your email address Verify Email Lee County Board of County Commissioners

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