Seasonal Naturalist Positions

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Organization

Story County Conservation

Job Posted

December 28, 2022

Job Category

Job Type

Job Duration

Job Compensation Type

Remote

No

Contact Name

Elizabeth Waage

Contact Email

ewaage@storycountyiowa.gov

Contact Phone

5155984767

Location

Ames, IA
United States
Two positions will offer opportunities to observe and participate in nature interpretation, environmental education and outdoor public programming. Naturalists may assume assigned tasks of increased responsibility. One position will start March 20, 2023 and the other will start May 15, 2023 and both will end approximately August 18, 2023. Work is performed under the moderate supervision of the Environmental Education Coordinator and Naturalist.
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/storyia/jobs/3817680/seasonal-naturalist?pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs

Hours will average 40 hours per week and may include weekends, evenings, and holidays.

Summary

Two positions will offer opportunities to observe and participate in nature interpretation, environmental education and outdoor public programming.  Naturalists may assume assigned tasks of increased responsibility.  One position will start March 20, 2023 and the other will start May 15, 2023 and both will end approximately August 18, 2023.  Work is performed under the moderate supervision of the Environmental Education Coordinator and Naturalist.  

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/storyia/jobs/3817680/seasonal-naturalist?pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs

Hours will average 40 hours per week and may include weekends, evenings, and holidays.

ob Duties/Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

  • Assists staff with organizing and conducting outdoor recreation and environmental education programs. 
  • Develops and facilitates nature camps (primarily for 4-13 year olds)
  • Designs displays for the conservation center. 
  • Plans and leads indoor educational programs and outdoor classes for a variety of demographics as assigned. 
  • Maintains working relationships with other employees, volunteers, and the public.
  • Attends mandatory safety training and staff meetings. 
Duties may include attending professional workshops as assigned; caring for educational herptile collection; and performing job related tasks as assigned. (i.e. administrative, supply maintenance and cleaning). 

 

Compensation Information

$13.50/hr