Seasonal Park Naturalist and Outdoor Education Guide

The Maryland-National Capital Park & Planning Commission; Mount Rainier (MD); Presencial; USD 22.000 - 28.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

The Maryland‑National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M‑NCPPC) seeks Seasonal/Intermittent Park Naturalists at Mount Rainier Nature Center to lead interpretive programs and maintain grounds. The role supports partnerships, programs for schools and youth, and visitor services.

Qualifications include a college degree or equivalent, along with experience with children, bilingual English/Spanish, garden/design knowledge, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Formación

• Minimum qualifications: College degree in appropriate field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Preferred: Experience working with children; bilingual English/Spanish; garden design and maintenance experience; Maryland Natural History knowledge; ability to lift around 50 pounds; CPR/First Aid certification or ability to obtain; valid driver’s license.

Responsabilidades

• 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 for programs and outreach events.
• Provide customer service and safeguard facilities during rentals.
• Provide interpretive and educational programs in natural history to schools, scouts, and youth campers.
• Respond to inquiries about natural history and conservation matters.
• Greet visitors and promote positive public relations for nature center programs.
• Assist in designing and promoting advertising materials for the center and its programs.

Conocimientos

Experience working with children

Fluency in English and Spanish

Superior communication skills

Team player

Organizational ability

CPR/First Aid certification

Valid driver’s license

Maryland Natural History knowledge

Ability to lift 50 pounds

Educación

College degree in appropriate field

Descripción del empleo

The Maryland‑National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M‑NCPPC) seeks Seasonal/Intermittent Park Naturalists at Mount Rainier Nature Center to lead interpretive programs and maintain grounds. The role supports partnerships, programs for schools and youth, and visitor services.

Qualifications include a college degree or equivalent, along with experience with children, bilingual English/Spanish, garden/design knowledge, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds.