Education Naturalist

Stark Parks•Canton, OH

21h•Onsite

About The Position

The Stark County Park District is seeking a full-time, year-round Education Naturalist to develop and present on a variety of educational and recreational programs throughout Stark County. This role involves connecting people with nature through outdoor programs focusing on subjects such as nature, wildlife, cultural history, and outdoor recreation. The ideal candidate will have the ability to engage diverse audiences and a passion for outdoor education.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Biology, Education, History, or closely related field.
A minimum of 1 - 2 years of experience in these fields.
Valid Ohio Driver's license.
Effective interpersonal skills.
Effective presentation and public speaking skills.
Ability to communicate with diverse audiences and backgrounds and manage children and adults in the outdoors.
Ability to plan large and small events.
Ability to work independently without supervision.
Experience in guiding, teaching, environmental education, and interpretation.
Broad knowledge of local flora and fauna of Ohio such as ornithology, entomology, ecology, herpetology, botany and conservation.
Ability to work in a variety of environments, including outdoors, around bodies of water, and in varying weather conditions including extreme heat or cold.
Must be able to walk, hike, climb to various park sites and in and around of bodies of water, and be able to handle infrequent loads in excess of 50 lbs. with or without assistance.
Must be eligible for employment in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Experience presenting with wildlife such as reptiles, amphibians, mammals and birds.
Experience with kayaking, stand-up paddleboard or archery.
Knowledge of local historical resources.

Responsibilities

Research, plan, schedule, and deliver engaging and organized programs and events on natural, cultural and outdoor recreation topics at various Stark County Park District sites, in schools and virtually.
Review current program offerings and events and update/create new programs in line with proper education standards and public demands.
Work effectively with manager and education staff to schedule programs that highlight the districts unique features and customer service base.
Plan small formal programs as well as large special events.
Utilize our animal ambassadors from the Wildlife Conservation Center in programming after training.
Complete administrative tasks such as writing program descriptions and outlines, and evaluation of programs.
Prepare and track purchase order requests and acquire needed materials for programs.
Utilize various technology platforms and equipment for programming.
Provide excellent customer service to internal and external customers, park patrons, program attendees, volunteers and other customers.
Foster a collaborative, team-oriented environment with all district staff and departments.
All other duties as assigned.