What are the responsibilities and job description for the Park Naturalist position at Geneva State Park?
What we need:
We are seeking energetic, passionate people who enjoy the outdoors and want to play a key role for the position of part-time seasonal Naturalist within the Division of Parks & Watercraft, headquartered at Geneva State Park in Ashtabula. This position is budgeted for approximately 800 hours/fiscal year and will work evenings/weekends/holidays. The address is 4499 Padanarum Road, Geneva Ohio, 44041 To learn more about Geneva State Park please visit: Geneva State Park | Ohio Department of Natural Resources
What you will do…
- Develop, plan & conduct environmental education & recreational programs for the general public & special interest groups;
- Manage the park Nature Center operations (make repairs to exhibits, assist with creative control over new exhibits, swap exhibits out as necessary, manage polinator garden, suggest improvements and changes)
- Lead visitors on excursions into the park & other ODNR properties;
- Plan & coordinate special events (e.g., workshops, community events, campground festivals, etc.);
- Coordinate volunteers related to educational programs;
- Perform public relations, social media, & marketing activities.
- Assist with other park-wide programs and projects as assigned
- Hourly wage of $21.83/hour
Qualifications:
MAJOR WORKER CHARACTERISTICS: Knowledge of natural sciences (e.g., biology, botany, zoology); public relations; outdoor safety practices. Ability to deliver nature speeches & presentations before general public; interpret variety of technical material; sort & code items, operate out of the State Park Nature Center
MINIMUM CLASS QUALIFICATIONS FOR EMPLOYMENT (YOU MUST MEET THESE QUALIFICATIONS): 1 course or 3 mos. exp. in biology; 1 course or 3 mos. exp. in botany; 1 course or 3 mos. exp. in zoology; 1 course or 3 mos. exp. in outdoor safety practices; 1 course or 3 mos. exp. in public relations. -Or equivalent of minimum class qualifications for employment noted above.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $21.83 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Geneva, OH 44041 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Geneva, OH 44041: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $22