Seasonal Naturalist

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:

Assist with supervising volunteers who may assist with programming efforts.

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:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 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 informal 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, accurate self-assessment, demonstrated sensitivity and empathy, openness, reliability, and consistency.

Physical Requirements:

Essential Physical Demands and Working Environment:

• While performing the duties of this job, 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 be able to lift and transport up to 25 pounds of program materials

      Must successfully complete a one (1) month probationary period.  Must agree to and comply with Summit Metro Parks drug-free (including THC and alcohol) policies and testing.  Must have valid, clean driver’s license (Ohio preferred)

COMPLETION OF SEASONAL APPLICATION REQUIRED FOR HIRING CONSIDERATION. 

      Link to Seasonal Application: 

https://www.summitmetroparks.org/wp-content/uploads/SEASONAL-Employment-Application-2025-Interactive.pdf