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Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Hourly
Range $20.25 - $28.75
Work Schedule
Day Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Professional development opportunities
Employee Discounts
flexible schedule
Job Description
The John Bunker Sands Wetland Center is a renowned nature center located in Combine, Texas, just outside of Dallas. Dedicated to the conservation and education of vital natural resources, this establishment plays a crucial role in fostering public understanding of water, wetlands, and wildlife preservation. The Center leverages the East Fork Water Reuse Project, a sprawling 2,000-acre wetland, as its centerpiece attraction and educational platform. This wetland is not only a habitat for a wide variety of wildlife but also a vital source of drinking water for local communities, making the center's mission profoundly impactful. Through its diverse environmental education... Show More
Job Requirements
- College coursework or degree in business administration, nonprofit management, communications, or a related field
- 3-5 years of experience in operations, office administration, event coordination, or nonprofit administration
- Experience working in a nonprofit, museum, nature center, or public-facing educational organization preferred
- Strong organizational and systems-management skills
- Experience coordinating logistics for events and public-facing operations
- Working knowledge of administrative and operational processes including basic financial tasks
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace, POS systems including Square, and database platforms
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
- Ability to work in a dynamic onsite environment with shifting daily needs
Job Qualifications
- Strong organizational and systems-management skills, including scheduling, documentation, recordkeeping, and the ability to manage multiple priorities with accuracy and attention to detail
- Experience coordinating logistics for events, programs, and public-facing operations in a nonprofit, museum, nature center, or similar setting
- Working knowledge of administrative and operational processes, including basic financial tasks such as invoice processing, expense tracking, and reconciliation
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace, POS systems (including Square), and database or recordkeeping platforms
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with staff, volunteers, vendors, and external partners
- Comfort working in a dynamic, onsite environment with shifting daily needs
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation required
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and systems-minded, with the ability to manage workflows, documentation, and follow-through with reliability and accountability
- Calm, adaptable, and solution-oriented in a dynamic, public-facing environment
- Collaborative team player who supports staff success and mission delivery while serving as a central coordination point without supervisory authority
- Professional, approachable, and confident when interacting with visitors, volunteers, partners, and vendors
- Supportive of environmental education, conservation, and community engagement
- Minimum college coursework or degree in business administration, nonprofit management, communications, or a related field
- Minimum 3–5 years of experience in operations, office administration, event coordination, or nonprofit administration
- Preferred experience working in a nonprofit, museum, nature center, or public-facing educational organization
Job Duties
- Ensure the center is open, operational, and visitor-ready during scheduled hours
- Coordinate facility readiness, maintenance, and vendor services in collaboration with the North Texas Municipal Water District
- Maintain relationships with contractors for cleaning, waste removal, HVAC, plumbing, septic, phone systems, fire alarms, and security systems
- Maintain up-to-date emergency procedures, contacts, and documentation
- support quarterly staff refreshers
- Assess, purchase, and track operational supplies and equipment in alignment with approved budgets
- Maintain protocols for center technology, equipment use, and shared systems
- Oversee front desk operations and visitor flow, including greeting guests and providing wetland center orientation
- Maintain wetland center nature store operations including inventory tracking, pricing and sales reporting
- Manage membership systems and records, ensuring accurate data collection and quarterly acknowledgements
- Maintain accurate master lists of contacts (visitor, members, donors, teachers) in coordination with the executive director
- Maintain secure documentation of system access and passwords in accordance with organizational protocols
- Coordinate logistics for all wetland center events, including public programs, rentals and fundraising events
- Develop and maintain event timelines, checklists, run-of-show documents, and supply needs
- Coordinate vendors, rentals, permits, and onsite setup/breakdown
- Support onsite event execution, including occasional evenings
- Assist the executive director with event logistics related to the annual fundraiser and other donor events
- Process invoices, expense reports, deposits and reconciliations
- Maintain accurate financial records and receipts in accordance with accounting protocols
- Prepare monthly credit card and expense reports
- Support tracking of restricted funds and documentation for transfers
Job Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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