Note: This is a temporary, part-time position working a maximum of 1,000 hours per calendar year. There are no benefits.
Required: College coursework in Biology, Zoology, Botany, Natural History Interpretation, Environmental Education or a related field. Six months previous parks and recreation experience is preferred.
Desired: General knowledge of natural history. Some knowledge of: departmental programs and policies; Berrien County park regulations; the history of Berrien County park facilities; first aid techniques; emergency aid available to Berrien County parks facilities. Skill in the construction of displays and the interpretation of natural history. Ability to: speak effectively before groups; demonstrate recreational equipment; work effectively with co-workers and the public.
Special Note: An employee in this class will be required to work some holidays and weekends, and is required to wear a department issued uniform while on the job.
Duties: Develops, prepares, and conducts on and off-site interpretive programs for park visitors and various community groups; gears presentation toward appropriate audience mix. Staffs the Love Creek Nature Center; greets visitors, answers questions, explains and enforces park regulations. Maintains nature center facilities; performs routine maintenance on building and restrooms. Feeds and cares for live animals and their facilities. Plans for natural history programs; prepares appropriate slides, handouts, etc. Constructs and maintains nature center displays and exhibits. Completes special projects and assignments as requested by the Chief Naturalist or Parks Naturalist. Perform parks and trails maintenance as needed. Obtains emergency help and administers first aid, when needed. The duties stated are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a person so classified and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities.
