Summer Naturalist - Rocky River Nature Center

Cleveland Metroparks • North Olmsted, OH

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About The Position

The Summer Seasonal Naturalist supports the efforts of Rocky River Nature Center staff with educational programs, summer camps, recreation programs, animal care, gardening, hosting, office work, cleaning, and other duties as assigned. This is a short-term, entry-level opportunity designed to help candidates develop professional skills in the field of Outdoor Experiences. Regular and predictable attendance is expected and required. All Cleveland Metroparks employees must be prepared to work flexible schedules, including evenings, weekends, and/or holidays as required. Provides outdoor recreation and educational programs that serve to enhance Cleveland Metroparks conservation, education and outdoor recreation mission and to promote environmental education and stewardship. Assists with outdoor recreation and environmental education programs within the park district and at off-site locations. Participates in special events or projects as assigned. Demonstrated organizational skills including verbal communication, problem solving, and conflict management. Drives Park District vehicles to transport equipment as required. Assists in maintaining and prepping equipment and program materials. Performs light maintenance functions.

Requirements

• Must be at least a high school junior. Must have a strong interest in environmental education, outdoor recreation, natural resources, history, or related discipline.
• Must have a valid driver’s license. Must obtain and maintain a current first aid/CPR certification.
• Ability to engage diverse audiences in outdoor education or recreation.
• Basic knowledge of natural and/or cultural history of the region.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with stakeholders, including employees and the general public.
• Ability to speak and write clearly, concisely and persuasively using correct grammar, spelling and punctuation with ability to communicate one-on-one or in group settings.
• Ability to perform work with a high degree of accuracy and organization.
• Ability to work cooperatively with others.
• Ability to perform with considerable independence and initiative.
• Background check is required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with children and knowledge of local flora and fauna preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides outdoor recreation and educational programs that serve to enhance Cleveland Metroparks conservation, education and outdoor recreation mission and to promote environmental education and stewardship.
• Assists with outdoor recreation and environmental education programs within the park district and at off-site locations.
• Participates in special events or projects as assigned.
• Demonstrated organizational skills including verbal communication, problem solving, and conflict management.
• Drives Park District vehicles to transport equipment as required.
• Assists in maintaining and prepping equipment and program materials.
• Performs light maintenance functions.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees