Naturalist

MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION•Branson, MO

9d•$47,100 - $58,776•Onsite

About The Position

Educate the public on fish, forest, and wildlife through a variety of media. 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, outdoor exhibits, conservation and ecology. Frequently assist the front desk, interacting with public via telephone, email and in-person discussion. Assist in maintaining area landscaping with native plants. Routinely inspect and help maintain cleanliness of facility. Set up classrooms and required materials timely and order supplies and equipment, as needed. Help supervise and train volunteers and new staff. Ability to work Saturdays. Interact with public tour groups and individuals via telephone, email and in-person discussion. Oversee exhibit and program animals, providing care, feed, and maintenance for live animal displays including fish, reptiles and amphibians. Assist with department priorities, special events, and other programs, as needed.

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.
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, outdoor exhibits, conservation and ecology.
Frequently assist the front desk, interacting with public via telephone, email and in-person discussion.
Assist in maintaining area landscaping with native plants.
Routinely inspect and help maintain cleanliness of facility.
Set up classrooms and required materials timely and order supplies and equipment, as needed.
Help supervise and train volunteers and new staff.
Interact with public tour groups and individuals via telephone, email and in-person discussion.
Oversee exhibit and program animals, providing care, feed, and maintenance for live animal displays including fish, reptiles and amphibians.
Assist with department priorities, special events, and other programs, as needed.
Other duties as assigned.