Nature Center Lead | Environmental Education & Programs

Genesis Distribution; Maryland; Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Recreation & Parks is seeking a Naturalist II for Lake Roland Park in Towson, MD. The role involves directing the operations of the nature center and supervising programs and staff.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field and at least two years of progressive experience in naturalist or related recreation programs, with duties including environmental education and historical programming.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in recreation and parks, park management, forestry, a biological science, education, or related field.
• Plus two years of progressively responsible experience conducting organized naturalist, environmental, historical, and related recreation and parks programs.

Responsibilities

• Directs the operations of a nature center.
• Plans, organizes, develops, and directs programs, activities, and events related to nature appreciation, environmental education, and historical programming.
• Supervises center staff and volunteers.
• Coordinates the construction, maintenance, and repair of center facilities, including buildings, grounds, and trails.
• Prepares reports, budget requests, and grant proposals.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in recreation and parks, park management, forestry, a biological science, education, or related field

Job description

Recreation & Parks is seeking a Naturalist II for Lake Roland Park in Towson, MD. The role involves directing the operations of the nature center and supervising programs and staff.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field and at least two years of progressive experience in naturalist or related recreation programs, with duties including environmental education and historical programming.