Naturalist Assistant - Interpretive Programs & Outreach

City of Aurora, CO; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site fitness center

Well-being programs

Career development

Job summary

The City of Aurora, Colorado, is seeking a Naturalist Assistant to support PROS programs and interpretive activities in Aurora and nearby school districts. You will engage diverse audiences through guided hikes, camps, birthday events, and classroom programs, both indoors and outdoors.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, science-teaching experience, and strong communication skills. Familiarity with ecology and basic Excel/Word/PowerPoint is helpful.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Experience teaching science for at least 1 year (volunteer or paid).
• Certified Interpretive Guide certification preferred.
• Spanish language skills desired.
• Basic knowledge of ecology, biology and science concepts.
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Leads or assists with Scout programs, nature-themed birthday parties, guided hikes, day camps, preschool programs, and curriculum-based programs for school-aged children in the Aurora and Cherry Creek school districts.
• Staff information desks (answer phones, greet visitors, impromptu center and exhibit tours, etc.).
• Assists full-time naturalists with interpretive programming for pre-k through adult age groups.
• Plans, researches, and presents interpretive programming for a variety of audiences.
• Assists in researching, updating, designing, and installing interpretive exhibits on local plant and animal life.
• Assists with live animal care for a small collection of reptiles, amphibians, and arthropods.
• Performs maintenance and light cleaning such as picking up trash, pulling weeds, vacuuming, dusting, shoveling snow, tidying restrooms, sweeping, and mopping.
• Educates park users regarding park rules and regulations.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Science teaching

Public speaking

Oral and written communication

Spanish language

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Certified Interpretive Guide certification

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

PowerPoint

Job description

The City of Aurora, Colorado, is seeking a Naturalist Assistant to support PROS programs and interpretive activities in Aurora and nearby school districts. You will engage diverse audiences through guided hikes, camps, birthday events, and classroom programs, both indoors and outdoors.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, science-teaching experience, and strong communication skills. Familiarity with ecology and basic Excel/Word/PowerPoint is helpful.