Naturalist (Mohican) - 20098035

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 permanent Naturalist within the Division of Parks & Watercraft, headquartered at Mohican State Park in Ashland County. The address is 3116 State Route 3, Loudonville, OH 44842. To learn more about Mohican State Park, please visit Mohican State Park | Ohio Department of Natural Resources.

This is a permanent part-time position budgeted for 1500 hours per fiscal year (approximately 28 hours per week). This position will be required to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.

This position will be required to travel between Mohican and Malabar Farm State Parks.

What You Will Do…

• Provide programming at Mohican & Malabar Farm State Parks
• Develop, plan & conduct interpretive & recreational programs for the general public & special interest groups (e.g., schools, community groups, lodge)
• Lead visitors on excursions into the park & other ODNR properties
• Plan & coordinate special events (e.g., workshops, community festivals)
• Coordinate volunteers related to educational programs
• Perform public relations & marketing activities
• Starting hourly pay of $22.96/hr. with multiple pay increases over your first 5.5 years of service, with an end salary of $27.92/hr.
• There may also be cost of living adjustments (COLA) applied. Longevity pay supplements begin after five (5) years of state service. For more details, refer to the OCSEA pay range schedule & longevity rates OCSEA Employees | Department of Administrative Services.
  
  

UNUSUAL WORKING CONDITIONS: Works outside exposed to weather, poisonous reptiles or infectious animal bites, & scratches & unpleasant odors.

18 mos. trg. or 18 mos. exp. in preparing &/or presenting educational materials concerning wildlife & plants; 1 course or 3 mos. exp. in public relations; valid driver’s license.

• Or completion of associate degree core coursework in natural sciences (e.g., biology, botany, zoology); valid driver’s license.
• Or 12 mos. exp. as Naturalist Aide, 22540; valid driver’s license.
• Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.
  
  

Job Skills: Natural Resources

Technical Skills: Parks & Recreation

Professional Skills: Presenting, Customer Focus

Organization

Natural Resources

Agency Contact Name and Information

Robin D'Errico, Robin.DErrico@dnr.ohio.gov, 614-265-6984

Unposting Date

Dec 15, 2025, 11:59:00 PM

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Ashland County-Perrysville

Compensation

$22.96/hr.

Schedule

Part-time

Work Hours

Varies (incl nights/wknds/holidays), Wed-Sun

Classified Indicator

Classified

Union

OCSEA

Primary Job Skill

Natural Resources

Technical Skills

Parks and Recreation

Professional Skills

Customer Focus, Presenting

Agency Overview

Who we are:

Did you know Ohio operates 76 state parks, manages over 750,000 acres of diverse wildlife land and more than 2 million acres of water? That’s just the tip of the iceberg of what we do at the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) as we seek to ensure a balance between wise use and protection of our natural resources for the benefit of all!

Across our 12 divisions and support services, we employ office staff, law enforcement officers, geologists, biologists, engineers, attorneys, communicators, managers, and so much more. Whatever your passion, we likely have a position to fit it and pathways for advancement!

Working at ODNR is a special experience. Our employees are afforded opportunities to participate in public events at parks, nature preserves, wildlife areas, and annually at the Natural Resources Park at the Ohio State Fair. We routinely have Lunch and Learn events at our Assembly Center which are streamed on Teams Live as are monthly updates with our Director.