Weekly NORD Updates: Job Fair, Nature Photo Contest, Black History Program , Girls On the Run, and more!

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CLOSURE ALERT:  All NORD facilities will be closed Tuesday, Feb 21, 2023 for Mardi Gras Day.


*JOB FAIR* Feb. 24 & Feb. 25, 2023

Career Fair II

NORDC Career Fair II

Feb. 24, 2023, at Cutoff Rec Center, 6600 Belgrade St. from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM.

Feb. 25, 2023, at Milne Rec Center, 5420 Franklin Ave. 

Bring copy of driver's license & resume.

  • Recreation Programming
  • Laborer
  • Office Worker (Full-time)
  • Office Worker (Part-time 20 hr)
  • Office Worker Transient 90 day)
  • Recreation Center Manager I
  • Recreation Assistant II
  • Recreation Lifeguard I & II
  • Recreation Education Summer Associate VISTA

Please contact Human Resources Director, Mark.Zinter@nola.gov for more information.


Annual Nature Photo Contest starts March 1

Nature Photo Contest Spring 2023

Calling all photographers in Greater New Orleans!

Get outside, take pictures and win prizes! Submit up to (3) three photos celebrating nature in NOLA in our annual spring online contest. Photos may include wildlife, plants, natural landscapes, people enjoying the outdoors, or any photo in which nature is the central theme.

Vote for your favorite photos via the contest website starting March 1.

 An Audubon Family Membership is awarded the top three winners. Other prizes are awarded to honorable mentions. Winners are announced on Earth Day. FREE and open to all!

(Only photos taken after April 17, 2023, within Greater New Orleans qualify. For complete contest rules, please visit our contest website.)


BLACK HISTORY PROGRAM

Black History Program 2023Girls on the Run at NORD 2023

Join us and Girls on the Run at Milne Rec Center, Mon. & Wed. This is a life-changing program for girls that promotes girl empowerment by teaching life skills through lessons & running. Open to girls in grades 3-8. Some scholarships available.  

Registration $25.00 Click here

Season: March 6- May 19, 2023

Location: Milne Rec Center, 5420 Franklin Ave.

Girls on the Run Program
Grades 3-8
Mon. & Wed
5-6 PM

 

LIFEGUARD HIRING


Lifeguard 2023
  • Salaries start at $15.91/hr.
  • Training Provided
  • Must be at least 15 years old

For more information, please contact (504) 658-3044.

Candidates interested in becoming a lifeguard for 2023 summer must do the following:

  • Attend Lifeguard Hiring Orientation Session—Arrive 15 minutes early to be processed.
  • Complete the following pre-requisite before attending Lifeguard training class.
  • Swim 300 meters or 12 laps (freestyle and breaststroke only)
  • Recover 10-pound brick from 7 to 8 ft. of water and swim back with object for 15 yards.
  • 2 minutes of deep water treading (legs only).

Lifeguard Recertification class is a 2-day class Tuesdays through Fridays 9am-2pm or 2-7pm. (The entire class must be completed in order to be re-certified.)

All applicants must bring the following documents to the session:

  • Government Issued Picture Identification (Valid Driver’s License or State Issued ID)
  • Original Social Security Card
  • Additional Required for applicants under eighteen (18) years of age
  • Original Birth Certificate
  • Signed Work permit

Louisiana Workforce Commission Application to Employ Minors must be picked up from NORD
main office (5420 Franklin Ave) and submitted to your school or Job 1 to receive a Louisiana
Workforce Commission work permit before coming to the session.


*SAVE THE DATE*Summer Camp Expo

Summer Camp Expo 2023

Save the date!

Our Summer Camp Expo is Sat., March 11, 2023, 9 AM – 1 PM at various NORD rec centers across the city. This will be the first opportunity to speak to camp directors directly and learn more about their camp, activities, and requirements.


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