Metea Park - Part Time Naturalist

Allen County War Memorial Coliseum; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 16,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

Allen County War Memorial Coliseum in Fort Wayne, IN, seeks a part-time Naturalist for 24 hours per week. The role requires planning and presenting interpretive programs on natural/cultural history, supervising volunteers, and managing reports. Position includes outdoor work in all weather and some evenings/weekends.

Qualifications include education in natural history or related fields, wildlife/plant identification, and a valid driver's license. Reporting to Parks & Recreation Department.

Qualifications

• Naturalist, education, or natural history education is essential.
• Must be able to work outdoors in all kinds of weather.
• Experience, education and/or training in parks and recreation, natural resources, environmental education or interpretation or related field.
• Ability to locate, identify and document wildlife and plants, instruct visitors, develop media presentations and marketing materials.
• Ability to express thoughts verbally and in writing.
• Ability to legally operate a vehicle.
• Must be able to work weekends, holidays, weekdays and evenings to suit program needs.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Plan and present interpretive and outdoor recreation programs for all ages dealing with natural and cultural history subjects. Publicize these programs and interact with media representatives. Create exhibits on various subjects.
• Train and supervise volunteers
• Prepare reports and forms.
• Assist with resource management activities, including prescribed burning and exotic plant control, maintaining equipment, and safely operating equipment.
• Communicate and enforce park rules and regulations.
• Assist with school groups as needed.
• Assist with building maintenance and cleaning.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Wildlife identification

Public instruction

Media/marketing materials

Documentation

Education

Parks & Recreation related education

Tools

Vehicle operation

Job description

06-0070

JOB TITLE: NATURALIST

DEPARTMENT: PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT

HOURS: 24 HOURS PER WEEK

SHIFT TIME VARIES – INCLUDES NIGHTS, WEEKENDS & HOLIDAYS

SALARY: $14.00 PER HOUR

DEADLINE: OPEN UNTIL FILLED

PART TIME

ALLEN COUNTY JOB OPENING

Duties

• Plan and present interpretive and outdoor recreation programs for all ages dealing with natural and cultural history subjects. Publicize these programs and interact with media representatives. Create exhibits on various subjects.
• Train and supervise volunteers
• Prepare reports and forms.
• Assist with resource management activities, including prescribed burning and exotic plant control, maintaining equipment, and safely operating equipment.
• Communicate and enforce park rules and regulations.
• Assist with school groups as needed.
• Assist with building maintenance and cleaning.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Naturalist, education, or natural history education is essential.
• Must be able to work outdoors in all kinds of weather.
• Experience, education and/or training in parks and recreation, natural resources, environmental education or interpretation or related field.
• Ability to locate, identify and document wildlife and plants, instruct visitors, develop media presentations and marketing materials.
• Ability to express thoughts verbally and in writing.
• Ability to legally operate a vehicle.
• Must be able to work weekends, holidays, weekdays and evenings to suit program needs.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.

It is the policy of Allen County to comply with the ADA by not discriminating on the basis of disability in the areas of recruitment, hiring, training, promoting, compensation, and all other areas of employment.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO). Accordingly, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, age, disability or medical condition, national origin, and veteran status, and all other categories protected by federal, state, and local anti-discrimination laws. Reasonable accommodations for persons with a known disabling condition will be considered in accordance with State and Federal Law.