Park Naturalist - Mount Rainier Nature Center

The Maryland-National Capital Park & Planning Commission; Mount Rainier (MD); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

The Maryland-National Capital Park & Planning Commission seeks seasonal Park Naturalist staff for Mount Rainier Nature Center. Roles include guiding natural history programs, garden design, animal care, and community outreach.

Hourly pay ranges from $16.00 to $20.00, with 20–30 hours weekly. Minimum qualifications require a college degree or equivalent experience; preferred candidates include bilingual ability, gardening experience, and CPR/First Aid certification.

Qualifications

• : College degree in appropriate field or equivalent experience.
• : Ability to supervise programs with minimal supervision.
• : Experience with children.
• : Fluency in English and Spanish.
• : Garden design and maintenance experience.
• : Maryland Natural History knowledge.
• : Able to lift around 50 pounds and work outdoors.
• : Strong communication skills; outgoing and friendly.
• : Responsible for facility rentals and after-hours work.
• : Organizational ability.
• : Team player.
• : Experience creating environmental education lessons.
• : Experience caring for captive live animals.
• : CPR/First Aid certification or ability to obtain.
• : Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Maintain landscaped areas of Nature Center grounds.
• Assist in design of new pollinator garden areas.
• Help maintain relationships with partner organizations.
• Provide care for animals and prepare them to perform during programs and outreach events.
• Provide customer service and safeguard the facilities during rental hours.
• Provide interpretive and educational programs in natural history to various groups.
• Respond to visitor, telephone, and staff inquiries.
• Greets visitors and promotes positive public relations for the programs.
• Assist in design and promotion of advertising materials.

Skills

Experience with children

Bilingual English/Spanish

Strong communication

Organizational ability

Team player

Lifting up to 50 pounds

Customer service

Education

College degree in appropriate field

Job description

The Prince George’s County Department of Parks and Recreation, Natural and Historical Resources Division, is currently seeking Seasonal/Intermittent applicants to fill Park Naturalist positions at Mount Rainier Nature Center.

This is a seasonal/intermittent position that requires roughly 20-30 hours per week. Work hours may vary depending on season.

This position pays at a rate of $16.00 per hour to $20.00 per hour depending on experience and qualifications.

• Maintain current landscaped areas of Nature Center grounds

• Assist in design of new pollinator garden areas

• Help maintain relationships with partner organizations

• Provide care for animals and prepare them to perform during programs and outreach events.

• Provide customer service and safeguard the facilities during rental hours.

• Provide interpretive and educational programs in natural history to various groups such as schools, scouts, public and summer youth campers.

• Respond to visitor, telephone, and staff inquiries concerning natural history and conservation matters.

• Greets visitors, provides interpretive program information, promotes positive public relations for the nature center programs and encourages public appreciation for the natural environment.

• Assist in the design and promotion of advertising materials for the center and its program

Minimum Qualifications

College degree in appropriate field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience which demonstrates the applicant's ability to be responsible for a program and/or facility under a minimum amount of supervision.

Preferred Candidates will possess:

• Experience working with children
• Fluency in both English and Spanish
• Garden design and maintenance experience desired
• Maryland Natural History knowledge
• Able to lift around 50 pounds and complete manual labor outdoors in various weather conditions
• Superior communication skills; outgoing and friendly
• Able to be responsible of rentals of the facility and stay after hours
• Organizational ability
• Team player
• Experience in creating and conducting environmental education lessons is a plus
• Experience working with and care of captive live animals (reptiles, mammals, amphibians and invertebrates) is a plus
• CPR/First Aid certification or ability to obtain one
• Valid driver's license

May be subject to medical, drug and alcohol testing.

This position does not provide benefits.

A criminal background investigation will be completed prior to hire.

The Maryland‑National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M‑NCPPC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate a workplace culture of diversity, equity and inclusion without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, gender identity, or any other non‑merit factor.

Applicants with Disabilities under the Americans with Disabilities Act.

If you require accommodations or special arrangements due to a qualifying disability, please notify the Recruitment & Selections Services Unit at the time of applications at or 301-454-1411 (Maryland Relay 7-1-1)

M‑NCPPC will make all efforts to reasonably accommodate you.