Naturalist

State of Missouri • Cape Girardeau, MO

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Educate the public on fish, forest, and wildlife through a variety of media. This position involves significant interaction with visitors in the nature center.

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.
• Regular attendance is a necessary and essential function.

Nice To Haves

• NAI Certified Interpretive Guide certificate preferred.
• Experience with paddling, angling, shooting sports, or hunting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create and present environmental education and interpretive programs to a wide-range of audiences on a variety of topics such as natural history, outdoor recreation, hunting, and angling.
• Collaborate with colleagues to schedule public programs, prepare for programs, and maintain supplies and equipment.
• Direct and mentor volunteers and part-time staff.
• Interact with visitors in-person and answer questions via telephone and email.
• Care for education animals (primarily herpetofauna, fish, and insects).
• Ensure timely completion of invoices, time sheets, and expense reimbursements.
• Assist with department-wide priorities like managed hunts, special events, and other programs, as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Compensatory time in lieu of cash payments in accordance with the Department's Compensatory Time Off and Overtime Policy.
• Use of a mobile device-cellular phone for Department business, as needed.
• Tobacco-Free (smoke and smokeless) working environment.

What This Job Offers

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