Naturalist (hourly)

MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION • Branson, MO

9d • $22 - $28 • Onsite

About The Position

Educate the public on fish, forest, and wildlife through a variety of media.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Fisheries, Forestry, Wildlife, Biological Sciences, Conservation, or related field.
• One (1) year interpretation and/or teaching experience.
• Must maintain a current, valid driver’s license.
• Ability to use office equipment, such as copier, multi-line phone system, fax machine, scanner, and computer.
• Knowledge to identify most native Missouri forest, fish and wildlife resources and species.
• Ability to develop and present programs to visitors of all ages and backgrounds.
• Ability to operate various audio/visual equipment, i.e., AV carts, laptops, digital equipment, iPad, smart phones, etc.
• Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with partner groups, teachers and school administrators, civic and non-governmental organization leaders, members of the news media, Department personnel and the public.
• Ability to travel frequently and stay overnight occasionally.
• Ability to work varying shifts and hours.
• Move about grounds, both inside and outside of buildings.
• Operate a computer and other office productivity machinery and occasionally relocate machinery to other areas.
• Frequently communicate and exchange accurate information.
• Clarity of vision at 20 inches or less and 20 feet or more.
• Three-dimensional vision- ability to judge distance and space relationships.
• Regularly lift up to 25 pounds, correctly lift up to 50 pounds.
• Regular attendance is a necessary and essential function.

Nice To Haves

• Interpretive Guide certification, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Present educational/interpretive programs both on and off site for various audiences on a wide variety of conservation subjects.
• Deliver hatchery tours to the public, schools, and organized groups.
• Create and present new programs and interpretation material pertaining to natural history, conservation, and ecology.
• Interact with public tour groups and individuals via telephone, email and in-person discussion.
• Provide care, feed, and maintenance for live animal displays including fish, reptiles and amphibians.
• Assist in maintaining area landscaping with native plants.
• Set up classrooms and required materials in a timely manner and order supplies and equipment, as needed.
• Perform routine facility inspections for cleanliness and maintenance.
• Help supervise, direct, train, and evaluate volunteers.
• Assist with department priorities, special events, and other programs, as needed.
• Ability to work two or more Saturdays each month.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees