Senior Naturalist - French Creek Nature Center

Lorain County Metropolitan Park District•Sheffield, OH

7d•$37,000 - $72,000

About The Position

The position of Senior Naturalist requires practical and supervisory experience in the development, implementation, and evaluation of a diverse range of educational and recreational programs related to the natural and cultural history of Lorain County. Applicants should have a Bachelor’s Degree in the field of Natural Resources, Biology, Environmental Studies, or a related field. Five or more years of experience in the above fields, or equivalent, is required.

Requirements

Experience in developing, assigning, adjusting, requesting, implementing, and evaluating an assigned budget.
Experience in the scheduling, supervising, assigning, hiring, training, and evaluation of full-time, part-time, seasonal, and volunteer staff.
Practical and supervisory experience is also necessary for developing and fabricating temporary and permanent displays and exhibits
Knowledge and experience with captive wild animal care – including, but not limited to, local amphibians, reptiles, and birds – with emphasis on care, handling, and programming of raptors.
Facility set-up and maintenance duties are also required.
Outstanding oral and written communication skills and courteous and professional ability in working with large and diverse groups of people.
Experience assisting with public inquiries is a must.
Must possess a valid Ohio driver’s license.
New employees must satisfactorily complete a background check.
Lorain County Metropolitan Park District policy prohibits hiring new employees who are tobacco users.