Part-Time Park Naturalist

City of Jacksonville • Jacksonville, FL

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About The Position

Performs responsible professional and specialized work fostering the appreciation of the natural resources in the city parks system. Work involves researching of human and natural history of each park and some planning and design functions. Work may involve operating a nature center. Work also involves giving talks, guiding tours, and conducting educational and interest programs.

Requirements

• One year of experience as a naturalist providing environmental education is required.
• Work history is required for all employment/volunteer work in which qualifications are being based.
• When meeting/basing qualifications on education, a copy of your college transcript, with your social blacked out, is required with your application. Transcripts do not need to be official, but must state your name, the school’s name, classes taken, grades received, type of degree, and date degree was conferred.

Nice To Haves

• Experience providing animal care.
• Knowledge of Florida's Fauna and Floral.

Responsibilities

• Performs responsible work fostering the appreciation of the natural resources in the city park system.
• Conducts educational nature programs for the public.
• Conducts tours for the public and presents interpretive talks.
• Leads groups on walks to identify plants, animals, birds, fish and insects, and explains relationship of one to another.
• Provides care for live collections of reptiles and amphibians.
• Maintains the interior of the Nature Center and its non-living collection.
• Assists in invasive plant removal.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed