Naturalist
About The Position
The Naturalist educates the public about fish, forests, and wildlife through a variety of media. The position averages 30 hours per week and presents educational and interpretive programs on and off site for varied audiences and conservation topics. The Naturalist develops new programs and interpretation materials related to natural history, outdoor exhibits, conservation, and ecology; prepares classrooms and materials; and orders supplies and equipment as needed. The role includes supervising, scheduling, training, and evaluating herp room volunteers; completing invoices, time sheets, and expense reimbursements; inspecting facilities for routine cleanliness and maintenance; and interacting with schools, public groups, and individuals. The Naturalist oversees live exhibits and program animals, provides their care, and assists with regional efforts, special events, and programs at other locations as needed. The position requires frequent travel, occasional overnight stays, and the ability to work varying shifts and hours. Work is performed in a standard office environment.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Fisheries, Forestry, Wildlife, Biological Sciences, Conservation, or a related field.
- One year of interpretation and/or teaching experience.
- Maintain a current, valid driver’s license.
- Ability to use office equipment, including a 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 audio/visual equipment, including AV carts, laptops, digital equipment, iPads, and smartphones.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with partner groups, teachers and school administrators, civic and nongovernmental organization leaders, news media, Department personnel, and the public.
- Ability to travel frequently and stay overnight occasionally.
- Ability to work varying shifts and hours.
- Ability to move about grounds inside and outside buildings; operate a computer and other office productivity machinery and occasionally relocate machinery; frequently communicate and exchange accurate information; meet specified vision abilities; and regularly lift up to 25 pounds and correctly lift up to 50 pounds.
- Regular attendance is a necessary and essential function.
- Must agree to accept compensatory time in lieu of cash payments in accordance with the Department's Compensatory Time Off and Overtime Policy.
- Must complete employment eligibility verification and provide requested documentation; candidates seeking initial employment or re-employment must submit to a drug screen following an offer of employment.
Nice To Haves
- Interpretive Guide certification.
Responsibilities
- Present educational and interpretive programs on and off site for varied audiences on a wide range of conservation subjects.
- Create and present programs and interpretation materials concerning natural history, outdoor exhibits, conservation, and ecology.
- Set up classrooms and program materials, and order supplies and equipment as needed.
- Supervise, direct, schedule, train, and evaluate herp room volunteers.
- Complete invoices, time sheets, and expense reimbursements.
- Inspect facilities for routine cleanliness and maintenance.
- Interact with school and public groups and individuals by telephone, email, and in person.
- Oversee live exhibit and program animals and provide care for them.
- Assist with regional efforts, special events, and programs at different locations as needed.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
