Naturalist

Premier Alaska Tours Inc.; Healy (AK); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Premier Alaska Tours Inc. seeks a Naturalist for the Denali Discovery Center in Alaska. The role emphasizes ecological education and field interpretation for visitors.

The ideal candidate holds a science degree in ecology or related field, with at least two years of presentation experience, and a strong grasp of ecological principles relevant to Denali National Park.

This in-person position offers opportunities to contribute to environmental outreach and wildlife programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in ecology, biogeography, wildlife biology, animal science, or equivalent natural science; or Master’s degree in peripheral field that includes significant natural science coursework.
• Must possess a thorough understanding of basic ecological principles, and exhibit the desire to learn through both formal and informal training, the ecology of the Denali National Park and Otto Lake areas. These ecological principles include: physical geography (atmosphere, lithosphere, hydrosphere, biosphere); subarctic terrestrial & aquatic biomes; species evolution and adaptations; behavioral & reproductive ecology; mutualism & commensalism; succession; and biochemical cycles.
• Requires a minimum of two years professional presentation experience beyond academic degree program.

Responsibilities

• The Naturalist primary responsibility includes fr...

Skills

Ecological knowledge

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in ecology or related natural science

Master’s degree in peripheral field with natural science coursework

Job description

Join us as a Naturalist at the Denali Discovery Center!

Education

Bachelor’s degree in ecology, biogeography, wildlife biology, animal science, or equivalent natural science; or Master’s degree in peripheral field that includes significant natural science coursework.

Local Ecological Knowledge

Must possess a thorough understanding of basic ecological principles, and exhibit the desire to learn through both formal and informal training, the ecology of the Denali National Park and Otto Lake areas. These ecological principles include: physical geography (atmosphere, lithosphere, hydrosphere, biosphere); subarctic terrestrial & aquatic biomes; species evolution and adaptations; behavioral & reproductive ecology; mutualism & commensalism; succession; and biochemical cycles.

Experience

Requires a minimum of two years professional presentation experience beyond academic degree program.

PRIMARY DUTIES

The Naturalist primary responsibility includes fr...