Seasonal Naturalist

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist with supervising volunteers who may assist with programming efforts.
• 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.
• 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.

Conditions of Continued Employment:

• Must successfully complete a one-month probationary period