Naturalist
About The Position
Maintaining hiking trails, filling bird feeders at wildlife observation areas, updating sightings on bulletin board, writing articles for skylites, maintaining Skytop Nature programs in the off seasons, youth programs to include Skytop explorer program (JR ranger), changing exhibits in nature display, conducting spring Early Morning and Evening Walks for guests, conducting Walks for Groups and Skytop guests and homeowners and studying nature and environmental publications regularly for professional enhancement. Developing and delivering engaging educational programs for diverse audiences, including school groups, families, and community organizations. Act as a source of information and advice to management regarding policies and projects relating to the outdoor environment. Lead nature walks on Skytop's trails throughout the year both am and pm daily during Christmas week and President's week (schedule of walks to be supplied monthly to activities). Evening programs offered throughout the off-season for both adults and youth. Lead nature walks and programs for corporate groups and family groups that request them. Lead the "Skytop Explore" (JR Ranger) program throughout the year. Replace (copy on copier machine) "Self-Guided Trail" booklets, and Plant and Animal checklists, and other nature booklets when necessary. Maintain an updated "Wildlife Sightings" list for guests. Replace annually any missing or defective numbers and plaques on the self-guided trails, as well as directional signs. Organize through the grounds crew to Clear and maintain trails once or twice per year and report major problems (fallen trees, etc.) to Grounds staff. Maintain records of Skytop's flora and fauna, and update checklists as necessary. Maintain winter bird feeders. Care for live reptile and amphibian displays, including cleaning cages, feeding animals and keeping displays in natural condition.
Requirements
- Expertise in all facets of local (Pennsylvania) nature and wildlife.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Leading nature walks, nature and wildlife presentations.
- Flora, fauna, habitats and environmental problems in Pennsylvania.
- Must be outgoing, enthusiastic, with good communication and people skills.
- Must have a valid driver's license.
- Must be in good physical condition, must be able to walk long distances and climb steep trails.
Nice To Haves
- Master naturalist certification preferred.
Responsibilities
- Maintaining hiking trails
- Filling bird feeders at wildlife observation areas
- Updating sightings on bulletin board
- Writing articles for skylites
- Maintaining Skytop Nature programs in the off seasons
- Youth programs to include Skytop explorer program (JR ranger)
- Changing exhibits in nature display
- Conducting spring Early Morning and Evening Walks for guests
- Conducting Walks for Groups and Skytop guests and homeowners
- Studying nature and environmental publications regularly for professional enhancement
- Developing and delivering engaging educational programs for diverse audiences, including school groups, families, and community organizations
- Act as a source of information and advice to management regarding policies and projects relating to the outdoor environment
- Lead nature walks on Skytop's trails throughout the year both am and pm daily during Christmas week and President's week (schedule of walks to be supplied monthly to activities)
- Evening programs offered throughout the off-season for both adults and youth
- Lead nature walks and programs for corporate groups and family groups that request them
- Lead the "Skytop Explore" (JR Ranger) program throughout the year
- Replace (copy on copier machine) "Self-Guided Trail" booklets, and Plant and Animal checklists, and other nature booklets when necessary
- Maintain an updated "Wildlife Sightings" list for guests
- Replace annually any missing or defective numbers and plaques on the self-guided trails, as well as directional signs
- Organize through the grounds crew to Clear and maintain trails once or twice per year and report major problems (fallen trees, etc.) to Grounds staff
- Maintain records of Skytop's flora and fauna, and update checklists as necessary
- Maintain winter bird feeders
- Care for live reptile and amphibian displays, including cleaning cages, feeding animals and keeping displays in natural condition
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
