What are the responsibilities and job description for the Naturalist position at Chattahoochee Nature Center?
Job Title
Naturalist Part-time
Position Overview
The Naturalist role is a part-time, non-exempt position that reports to the Naturalist Manager. Hours range seasonally between 5 – 20 hours per week and naturalists must maintain a minimum availability of 3 days/week and 1 weekend day/month. The Naturalist role leads high-quality environmental educational programs for children and adults in an outdoor setting on weekdays and weekends at the Chattahoochee Nature Center (CNC) as well as out in the community at locations such as schools, libraries, and other facilities. This position helps facilitate CNC’s mission of connecting people with nature in a fun, friendly workplace.
Essential Functions
- Must be willing to work occasional weekends and evenings
- Provide environmental education programs (Pre-K to Adults) for school groups, scouts, birthday parties, and the general public on and off-site
- Lead occasional overnight and evening programs about nocturnal animals for mixed age groups including adults
- Handle non-releasable wildlife used in programs and follow all protocol
- Attend mandatory meetings and trainings
- Support the efforts of all staff and volunteers at CNC
- Participate in all required center-wide activities
- Perform other tasks as assigned by Learning and Engagement Department Manager and Director
Work Experience
- Experience teaching or working with children in an outdoor setting
- Background in environmental education, natural history, education, or camps
Physical Demands and Work Environment
- Willingness to work outdoors
- Willingness to handle non-releasable wildlife
- Current tetanus shot or willingness to obtain one
- Current CPR/1st Aid Certification or willingness to obtain
- Must have a valid driver’s license
- Must be able to lift over 25 lbs.
Education
College student or college graduate, or equivalent experience
Skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Maturity, dependability, and flexibility
- Proven customer service skills
- Ability to work well with others
Applications accepted through January 23, 2025.