Seasonal Interpretive Naturalist

For details, see http://www.albanypinebush.org/jobs

The Albany Pine Bush Preserve Commission (APBPC) is a public-private partnership that protects and manages the Albany Pine Bush Preserve (APBP) and provides the public with educational and recreational opportunities.

The 3,400+ acre APBP, located in New York’s Capital District, protects a northeastern interior pine barrens including one of the best remaining inland pitch-pine scrub oak barrens in the world. The APBP is a National Natural Landmark and is home to more than 20 percent of the species designated as New York State wildlife Species of Greatest Conservation Need, such as the endangered Karner blue butterfly.

Characterized by rolling sand dunes and over 20 miles of trails, the APBP provides visitors with unique opportunities for hiking, bird watching, cross-country skiing, horseback riding, mountain biking, hunting, fishing, and canoeing.

The APBP Discovery Center at 195 New Karner Road, Albany, is seeking a dynamic person to serve as a Seasonal Interpretive Naturalist. This role is a member of the APBPC Education Department and works to implement comprehensive education programs for the APBP in alignment with the APBPC Management Plan and Community Connection Initiative. As part of the education team, the Seasonal Interpretive Naturalist also provides coverage of operating the Discovery Center.