Naturalist/Community Engagement Coordinator

Duties Include:

• Coordinate with local civic and community groups representing the diversity of the Annandale, VA community.
• Apply for and implement grants for funding to offer programs for free or reduced cost to low-income community members.
• Ensure that the site’s programming is reviewed for cultural authenticity and accuracy, as applicable. For example, this may include coordinating with representatives of Native American tribes to review field trip outlines.
• Lead or assist with leading groups on trail walks, natural history classes, standards of learning-based school programs, or scout programs. Demonstrate the agility to present given material and teach groups of varying age, number, cultural, and abilities backgrounds.
• Present programs in Spanish, as needed.
• Ensure that all nature center signage and hand-outs are presented or available in multiple languages, including Spanish and Korean. 
• Serve as manager on duty, which involves overseeing site operations and visitor experience; being responsible for volunteers and visitors in the building, and providing visitor services. 
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Undergraduate degree or higher in a related field. 
• Multi-lingual. 
• Strong oral and written communication skills in English. 
• Strong organizational abilities plus ability to work independently. 
• Must be willing to register and serve as Scouts of America merit badge counselor. 
• First aid and CPR certifications required within one month of being hired. 
• Ability to traverse nature trails over sometimes rough terrain and up and down hills.
• Flexible availability.

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Experience in natural history interpretation and/or education or a related field.
• Experience in developing, leading, and evaluating small group educational programs.
• Experience in working with diverse populations and within a diverse team. 
• National Association for Interpretation (NAI) Certified Interpretive Guide (or equivalent) or higher. 

Note: Part-time benefits-eligible positions are scheduled to work a minimum 1,040 hours and no more than a maximum of 1,560 hours in a calendar year. 

Applicant evaluation will begin immediately, and the position will remain open until filled.

Necessary Special Requirements: 

• The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check to the satisfaction of the employer.  

To Apply: please email kristina.watts@fairfaxcounty.gov