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Organization
Job Posted
February 27, 2024
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Remote
No
Contact Name
Human Resouces
Contact Email
employment@summitmetroparks.org
Contact Phone
Deadline to Apply
Location
United States
Summary
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
● Assist in developing, creating, planning and implementing nature-based education programs in urban areas and other assigned locations.
● Assist the naturalist in presenting nature-based education programs to non-traditional audiences.
● Assist in maintaining accurate records of programs delivered; attendance and evaluation data.
● Provides care and custodial responsibility of office areas, kitchen, displays, bio-facts, program materials and written literature that is distributed program participants.
● Cross train with Naturalist staff during in-services.
● Ensure compliance with safety and risk management programs of Summit Metro Parks.
● Performs related duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
● Completed a high school diploma or equivalent.
Job Description –Seasonal Naturalist - Seasonal
Summit Metro Parks 2024
● Knowledge and understanding of methods & principles of interpretation or education. Interpretive guide, planner or heritage interpreter certification not required but, preferred.
● Ability to conduct both in-formal presentations and mobile programs to non-traditional groups.
● Knowledge of developmentally appropriate activities and ability to design age-appropriate education curricula and activities.
● Ability to interact with and manage children and adults in the outdoors; must possess visual and auditory abilities to identify and respond to environmental and other hazards related to visitor activity.
● In depth oral, written and visual communication skills.
● Excellent interpersonal skills; ability to work with a wide variety of personalities; ability to deal with the public and staff with tact, courtesy and diplomacy. Excellent customer service skills.
● Demonstrated creativity.
● Ability to work both independently and as part of a team. Computer skills, including proficiency in Word, Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
● Flexible work hours, including evenings, weekends and holidays, as required.
● Demonstrated emotional intelligence to include: demonstrated self-awareness and accurate self- assessment, demonstrated sensitivity and empathy, demonstrated openness, reliability, and consistency.
Physical Requirements:
Essential Physical Demands and Working Environment:
● While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, talk and hear.
The employee is required to sit; stoop, kneel, crouch; smell and drive. The employee must lift and transport program materials up to 25 pounds.
Compensation Information
$13-$15 per hour