NATURALIST

HOMEWOOD-FLOSSMOOR PARK DISTRICTOlympia Fields, IL
14h$16 - $18Onsite

About The Position

Naturalists must be able to effectively provide quality outdoor and environmental education programs to diverse groups, including but not limited to pre-K through 12 students and teachers, scout, homeschool, and other community groups. The H-F Park District’s mission statement is “to enhance the quality of life through diverse recreational opportunities, facilities and parks while caring for the environment”.

Requirements

  • Working knowledge of natural systems, ecology and biodiversity.
  • Understanding of environmental issues and education processes.
  • Must be able to effectively communicate with groups of all ages.
  • Minimum 2 years college credit.
  • Experience in or strong interest in outdoor and environmental education.
  • AED and CPR certification.
  • Participate in Irons Oaks trainings.
  • STANDING: Frequently
  • SITTING: Frequently
  • WALKING: Frequently
  • LIFTING: Frequently: minimum 25 lbs. maximum 50 lbs. 75 lbs. with assistance.
  • STOOPING: Frequently
  • REACHING: Frequently
  • CLIMBING: Occasionally
  • VERBAL: Proficient ability to communicate concepts and activities with various age groups.
  • VISION: Safety, write and read English

Responsibilities

  • Provide outstanding customer service to our internal and external guests by providing friendly, responsive, courteous and helpful service.
  • Prepare for, and conduct environmental education on-site and outreach programs for schools, preschools, scouts, birthday, homeschool, and other community groups.
  • Coordinate with other Naturalists in daily planning.
  • Collect waivers as necessary.
  • Assist with special events.
  • Some evening and weekend work required.
  • Assist with habitat management efforts at Irons Oaks.
  • Other related job duties as assigned.

Benefits

  • Discounted individual fitness membership at Racquet Fitness Center
  • Discounted golf fees and driving range tokens at Coyote Run
  • Individual admission to open skate at H-F Ice Arena
  • Individual Lions pool pass
  • 20% off (1) facility rental/year
  • 20% off birthday party package for child(ren)
  • 20% off program fees
  • Irons Oaks ropes course & climbing tower
  • Individual ski rental at Irons Oaks (cross-country skiing)
  • 457 Retirement Plan
  • Participation in Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund - only available if required minimum hours are met (work more than 1,000 hours in a year).
  • Additional benefits for facility employees only.
  • Paid CPR/AED training and certification.
  • Paid Leave Time Off
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