NATURALIST

Island-Dreamer-Sailing,-LL; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Island-Dreamer-Sailing, LLC seeks a Naturalist to lead interpretive talks and assist with boat operations in Homestead, FL. You will guide kayak trips, support docking and anchoring, and help maintain boats and gear for safe tours in Biscayne National Park.

The role requires on-site work, weekend availability, and the ability to pass safety courses such as CPR and Diver's First Aid, with a strong focus on customer service and teamwork under varied outdoor conditions.

Qualifications

• Experience in naturalist interpretation or environmental education for groups.
• Customer service and problem-solving experience.
• Ability to work in outdoor settings with variable weather.
• Experience on or near the water or in field settings.

Responsibilities

• Deliver interpretive talks about Biscayne National Park's ecology and history.
• Assist boat mates with docking and anchoring.
• Independently guide kayak trips departing from shore.
• Help maintain boats and gear for safe, enjoyable tours.

Skills

Naturalist interpretation

Customer service

Team collaboration

Water/field experience

Weather resilience

Weekend availability

Strong swimmer

CPR/Diver First Aid

Drug test compliance

9 hour days

Lifting 50 lbs

Job description

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NATURALIST

Homestead, FL, US

7 days ago Requisition ID: 1004

Salary Range: $16.22 To $19.31 Hourly

The Naturalist/boat mate position is part of a team whose goal is to inspire guests and help them understand and appreciate Biscayne National Park. The Naturalist's primary responsibilities include interpretive talks, boat mate (helping with docking and anchoring), independently guiding kayak trips that depart from shore, and helping to maintain boats and gear. Talks are based around the ecology and history of Biscayne National Park and training will be provided on subjects and interpretation styles. This position will work closely with the Master Captains to provide a safe, fun and educational tour for the guests that visit Biscayne National Park.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with naturalist interpretation or environmental education in the field or formal presentations for groups.
• Expertise in customer service and problem solving skills.
• Enjoy working in a team environment in outdoor settings.
• Experience working on the water or in field settings.
• Enjoy working in various weather conditions. (Florida loves its rain)
• Be available to work weekends and holidays.
• Be a strong and confident swimmer.
• Be able to complete our safety courses for CPR and Diver's First Aid.
• Must be able to pass a drug test and agree to USCG regulated randomized drug testing while employed with us.
• Be able to work 9 hour days.
• Be able to lift 50 lbs.

• Experience with naturalist interpretation or environmental education in the field or formal presentations for groups.
• Expertise in customer service and problem solving skills.
• Enjoy working in a team environment in outdoor settings.
• Experience working on the water or in field settings.
• Enjoy working in various weather conditions. (Florida loves its rain)
• Be available to work weekends and holidays.
• Be a strong and confident swimmer.
• Be able to complete our safety courses for CPR and Diver's First Aid.
• Must be able to pass a drug test and agree to USCG regulated randomized drug testing while employed with us.
• Be able to work 9 hour days.
• Be able to lift 50 lbs.

DISCLAIMER STATEMENT

This job description is intended only to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by an employee in this position. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills or abilities required or persons so classified or assigned.