Fish & Wildlife DuPont Nature Center Naturalist II

State of Delaware•Dover, DE

4d•Onsite

About The Position

This position develops, organizes, and facilitates interpretive programming for school/group field trips and public programs at the DuPont Nature Center (DNC), as well as interacts with nature center visitors, assists with special events at the DNC and develops educational information, print media, displays and exhibits. Job duties also include assisting with the care and maintenance of aquariums and live aquatic species. Work may be performed outdoors under various weather conditions.

Requirements

Experience working with children and young adults such as academic/athletic tutoring, camp counselor, youth volunteer, classroom assistant or education teacher.
Six months experience in using standard computer software programs for word processing, Excel or Publisher.
Knowledge of public speaking or interpretation.
Knowledge of Aquatic or Environmental Science.
Possession of a valid driver's license (not suspended, revoked or cancelled, or disqualified from driving).

Responsibilities

Provides educational material and technical information to groups and students.
Provides educational material and programs about fishing techniques, safety and equipment.
Maintains program equipment and materials.
Provides general customer service and information to visitors.
Assists with special events and outreach programs.
May assist with drafting social media posts.
May assist in overseeing the work of volunteers.
Ability to work in an outdoor setting with a large amount of walking.
Must be able to demonstrate responsibility, dependability, professionalism and good communication skills, and interact as a team member with other staff and volunteers.
Care and maintenance of aquariums and aquatic species.
Maintains a positive attitude.
Other duties as assigned.