Seasonal Naturalist
Summary Description
Two positions will offer opportunities to observe and participate in nature interpretation environmental education, and outdoor public programming. Naturalists may assume assigned tasks of increased responsibility.
Positions start approximately May 18, 2020 and will end approximately August 21, 2020.
Job Duties/Responsibilities
Duties will include assisting staff with organizing and conducting outdoor recreation and environmental education programs; developing and facilitating nature camps (primarily for 4-13 year olds); designing displays for the conservation center; planning and leading indoor educational programs and outdoor classes for a variety of demographics as assigned; maintaining working relationships with other employees, volunteers, and the public; attending mandatory safety training and staff meetings.
Duties may include attending professional workshops as assigned; caring for educational herptile collection; and performing job related tasks as assigned. (i.e. administrative, supply maintenance, and cleaning).
Hours will average 40 hours per week and may include weekends, evenings, and holidays.
Qualifications
Education and Experience
Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and possess a current, valid driver's license. Applicants must also have the ability to obtain a Class D chauffeurs license by June 1, 2020. Education and/or experience in nature interpretation and environmental education is preferred; knowledge of natural resources and basic teaching skills is recommended.
Employees will undergo post-offer, pre-employment background checks and a drug screening.
Mandatory safety training is scheduled for Monday, May 18, 2020.
Additional Information:
A cover letter and resume must accompany the online application.
E-VERIFY PROCESS:
Story County participates in E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each applicant's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. All candidates who are offered a position with Story County must complete Section 1 of Form I-9 along with the required proof of their right to work in the United States and proof of their identity. Please be prepared to provide required documents on the first day of employment. For additional information regarding acceptable documents for this purpose, please contact Human Resources at 515-382-7200 or go to the US Citizenship and Immigration Services web page at: http://www.uscis.gov.
Physical & Environmental Characteristics
This work requires the occasional exertion of up to 25 pounds of force; work frequently standing, speaking or hearing, using hands to finger, handle or feel and repetitive motions and occasionally requires walking, sitting, climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, reaching with hands and arms, tasting or smelling, pushing or pulling and lifting; work has standard vision requirements; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word and conveying detailed or important instructions to others accurately, loudly or quickly; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; work requires operating motor vehicles or equipment and observing general surroundings and activities; work frequently requires exposure to outdoor weather conditions and occasionally requires exposure to bloodborne pathogens and may be required to wear specialized personal protective equipment; work is generally in a moderately noisy location (e.g. business office, light traffic).