What are the responsibilities and job description for the Park Naturalist - Mount Rainier Nature Center position at The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning...?
Description
The Prince George’s County Department of Parks and Recreation, Natural and Historical Resources Division, is currently seeking Seasonal/Intermittent applicants to fill Park Naturalist positions at Mount Rainier Nature Center.
This is a year-round seasonal/intermittent position that requires roughly 24-32 hours per week. Work hours may vary depending on season.
This position pays at a rate of $16.00 per hour to $21.44 per hour depending on experience and qualifications.
Examples of Important Duties
- Candidate will provide care for animals and prepare them to perform in Live Animal shows and programs.
- Provides customer service and safeguards the facilities during rental hours.
- Provide interpretive and educational programs in natural history to various groups such as schools, scouts, public and summer youth campers.
- Respond to visitor, telephone, and staff inquiries concerning natural history and conservation matters.
- Greets visitors, provides interpretive program information, promotes positive public relations for the nature center programs and encourages public appreciation for the natural environment.
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
College degree in appropriate field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience which demonstrates the applicant's ability to be responsible for a program and/or facility under a minimum amount of supervision.
Preferred Candidates will possess:
- BA/BS in Education or Science, earned or in progress
- Experience working with children
- Maryland natural history knowledge
- Able to lift around 50 pounds and complete manual labor outdoors in various weather conditions
- Superior communication skills; outgoing and friendly
- Bilingual fluency in Spanish and English is highly desired
- Able to be responsible of rentals of the facility and stay after hours
- Organizational ability
- Team player
- Experience in creating and conducting environmental education lessons is a plus
- Experience working with and care of captive live animals (reptiles, mammals, amphibians and invertebrates) is a plus
- CPR/First Aid certification or ability to obtain one
- Valid driver's license
Supplemental Information
This position does not provide benefits. A criminal background investigation will be completed prior to hire.
May be subject to medical, drug and alcohol testing.
The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate a workplace culture of diversity, equity and inclusion without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, gender identity, or any other non-merit factor.
Applicants with Disabilities under the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Salary : $16 - $21
