Naturalist, Crawford Park District

Wages: $14.00 to $16.00 per hour, depending upon qualifications and experience

Status: Full-time Position; 40 hours/week; some evenings and weekends required; Paid Holidays; Health Insurance 85% employer/15% employee; Participation in Public Employees Retirement System

Reports To: Director

Responsibilities
-Plan and coordinate educational programming with local schools and educators.
-Develop and lead new and existing nature programs (both school and public).
-Co-lead Nature Camp and oversee Junior Naturalist Club
-Assist with public communications (CPD newsletter, social media, press releases, and interviews with local media).
-Assist with live animal care.
-Assist with Park District weekend events and/or programs.
-Assist with Park maintenance when needed.
-Oversee nature camp interns and park volunteers.
-Must follow Park District protocols and procedures.
-Perform emergency duties to protect human life, Park property, and its natural features.
-Assist with operations of general facilities, including but not limited to, answering phones, cleaning/sweeping, trash removal, etc.
-Greet Nature Center visitors and assist with interpretive information concerning displays or animals.
-Construct or maintain scientific, historical, and other interpretive displays.

Qualifications
-Bachelor’s or Associate’s in Environmental Education or other related Wildlife/Environmental Degree or at least five years of experience in a related field.
-Must be willing to submit to a background check.
-Must be willing to submit to drug testing.
-Legible handwriting and acceptable keyboard speed.
-Possess a positive attitude toward self and others.
-Possess a love for the environment and have the ability to share that passion.
-Must be energetic, well organized, reliable, and highly motivated.
-Able to effectively communicate with people inside and outside of our organization.
-Able to effectively work in a team and independently.
-Able to make decisions, analyze, and solve problems.
-Able to plan, organize, and prioritize work.
-Able to obtain and process information.
-Able to instruct individuals of all ages and ability levels.
-Able to create and/or edit written information.
-Proficient with computer software programs, especially Microsoft Office.

Inquiry deadline is June 30, 2024.  Be advised that the selection process may begin before June 30, 2024.

Must provide a cover letter and resumé.  Address to:
Board of Commissioners
Crawford Park District
2401 SR 598
Crestline, OH 44827
khartman@crawfordpd.org
www. crawfordpd.org