Interpretive Naturalist - Part Time

The Forest Preserve District of Will County is accepting resumes for 2 part-time Interpretive Naturalists at Hidden Oaks Nature Center, in Bolingbrook Illinois. Resumes will be accepted until Monday, April 18, 2022. 
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Under direction of the Facility Supervisor, perform programming and visitor services via interpretation of both natural and cultural history of the area at Forest Preserve visitor facilities.  Develop, organize, and implement interpretive and recreational programs, activities, exhibits, and events at their respective facility.   

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

1. Develop and present education programming for schools and youth groups, K-12.
2. Develop and present public recreational, historical, and natural history programs.
3. Under direction of Facility Supervisor, plan, budget, and develop Facility-Based Events or other District-wide events.
4. Create, plan and develop facility exhibits including concept, basic design, text writing, images, and fabrication and ability to work with professional designers/fabricators.
5. Participate in community outreach events.
6. Staff visitor facility on weekends, weekdays, and evenings as required and provide on the floor interpretation and programming.
7. Responsible for facilities, equipment, inventory, cash operations, and visitor safety.
8. Perform basic informational services for visitors.
9. Issue permits and other transaction services provided at the facilities for visitors/customers.

Minimum requirements include: 

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in outdoor education, education, interpretation, or biological sciences or related field.
• Two years experience at an interpretive visitor facility, living history museum, or historic site.
• Working knowledge of education and interpretive teaching methods.
• Highly motivated, positive, and energetic.
• Ability to work well in a team setting, and demonstrate follow-through, good judgement, and decision making, especially while serving the public.
• Ability to communicate in a friendly, respectful, and professional manner with the public both orally and written.
• Comfortable handling live animals on occasion such as turtles and snakes.
• Experience with operating and maintaining a POS system/cash register.
• Must possess and maintain a current and valid Motor Vehicle Operator's license.

All employees of the Forest Preserve District of Will County hired after March 12,1992 are required to live in Will County, Illinois within six months of their date of employment. 

Minimum Salary:             $21.15/hour

How to apply:

To apply head to the Forest Preserve District of Will County's website:https://www.reconnectwithnature.org
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