Environmental Education Specialist - Laurel Caverns State Park

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania • Fayette County, PA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Environmental Education Specialist position with the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources at Laurel Caverns State Park offers an exciting chance to inspire visitors of all ages. This role supports learning through hands-on outdoor programs that highlight the park’s natural and historical features. You will help shape meaningful experiences that leave a lasting impact. Join a mission-driven agency that values curiosity, exploration, and public service.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in environmental education, education, the natural sciences, social sciences, or parks and recreation; or An equivalent combination of experience and training.
• Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within 3 months of graduating with a qualifying degree.
• Willingness to work weekends and evenings.
• Willingness to wear a prescribed uniform.
• Possess a valid driver's license which is not under suspension.
• Meet the PA residency requirement.
• Able to perform essential job functions.
• Pass a background investigation.
• This position falls under the provisions of the Child Protective Services Law. Under the Law, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports including, but not limited to, PA State Police clearance, PA Child Abuse history clearance, and FBI Fingerprint clearance.
• In accordance with Act 153 of 2014 this position is required to complete Child Abuse, Criminal and Federal Criminal History Checks around the time of hire and thereafter every 5 years

Responsibilities

• Present environmental, historical, and recreational programs for audiences ranging from preschool children to senior citizens
• Work with park staff, volunteers, and local organizations to support on-site and off-site programming
• Facilitate field and classroom learning using approved state and national environmental education curricula
• Provide visitor assistance and help maintain natural, historic, cultural, and archaeological collections
• Prepare lesson plans, schedules, reports, promotional materials, and media releases for public communication
• Recruit, interview, and schedule volunteers for park programs, events, and work activities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level