Naturalist (Spring Seasonal)

South Dakota State Government; Pierre (SD); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks seeks a Spring Seasonal Naturalist to develop, promote, and present programs about the natural and cultural resources of Custer State Park. You may staff visitor centers, lead interpretative programs, assist with events, and conduct school programs.

Public speaking and outdoor education experience are essential. The position is temporary or seasonal, non-benefited, and exempt from civil service, with a starting hourly wage of $15.53.

Qualifications

• Appropriate educational background.
• Experience in teaching and public speaking with adults and children in an outdoor setting to enhance the educational goals of Custer State Park.
• Must possess or be able to obtain a valid driver license.

Responsibilities

• Develop, promote, and present programs on the natural and cultural resources of Custer State Park.
• Staffing visitor centers and presenting public day and evening interpretative programs; assist with events and school programs; lead field trips; maintain facilities.
• Candidates should be comfortable with public speaking.

Skills

Public speaking

Teaching

Outdoor education

Education

Appropriate educational background

Job description

Job ID: 38011 - Spring Seasonal Naturalist

Agency: Game, Fish and Parks

Location: Custer

Close: 01/04/2027

Minimum Salary: $15.53 Hourly

Description

Develop, promote, and present programs on the natural and cultural resources of Custer State Park. Duties may include staffing visitor centers, developing and presenting public day & evening interpretative programs, assisting with special events, presenting programs within schools, leading field trip programs, and cleaning and maintaining facilities. Candidates should be comfortable with public speaking.

General Requirements

Appropriate educational background. Experience in teaching and public speaking with adults and children in an outdoor setting to enhance the educational goals of Custer State Park. Must possess or be able to obtain a valid driver license.

Please note this is a temporary or seasonal, non-benefited position, exempt from civil service.

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