The Parks and Recreation Department employs seasonal part-time employees year round to supervise a variety of recreational opportunities.
- Interns — Program specific internships for high school seniors and college students each semester and summer, e.g. early childhood teaching assistant, natural resource management, exhibit design, education program development, animal care, gardener, etc.
- Educators (Part Time) — Early childhood animal and science classes Tuesday and Wednesday mornings. Elementary school day camps during school vacations. And/or programs for community groups, scouts, etc. Lead lessons, help design programs, ensure participant safety, and work with volunteers. Minimum Associate's degree or equivalent experience with teaching, environmental topics, and diverse populations.
- Custodian (Part Time) — General cleaning of classrooms, offices, bathrooms, exhibit rooms, and floors as well as building security during public events. Prior experience required.
General Employment
The Parks and Recreation Department accepts applications for seasonal employment including but not limited to Recreation Leaders, Lifeguards, Pool Attendants, Therapeutic Recreation Leaders, Pre-School Leaders, Camp Leaders and Nature Center Counselors.Complete an application (see below) or contact the Recreation office at (860) 721-2890 for more information.
Eleanor Buck Wolf Nature Center
Complete an application (see below) or contact the Nature Center office at (860) 529-3075 for more information.
How to Apply
Call (860) 721-2890 to request an application, stop by and pick one up, or download the application in Adobe PDF* format.
Applications are to be sent to: Parks & Recreation Dept., Wethersfield Town Hall, 505 Silas Deane Highway, Wethersfield, CT 06109.
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