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Children's Naturalist

Lake Metroparks
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Children’s Naturalist - Part-Time

 

Rate: $11.00/hour – starting rate based on prior experience and education

 

Location: Children’s Schoolhouse, Kirtland Hills, OH 44060

 

Position Description: 

Under the direction of the Schoolhouse Interpretive Manager, the part-time Children’s Interpretive Naturalist plans, organizes, coordinates and carries out a variety of educational programs and activities relating to natural history and resources, the environment, conservation or wildlife management specifically for children.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Creates and presents educational programs to schools and the public.
  • Assists with planning, set-up, and operation of special events.
  • Provides care to small educational animals.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

 

Minimum Qualifications: 

  • Associate or bachelor’s degree in natural sciences, environmental education, or related field or equivalent experience required.
  • 1-2 years prior experience working with and/or teaching children preferred.

Position Requirements: 

  • Knowledge of natural & cultural history.
  • Knowledge of working with children of all ages.
  • Ability to be creative, flexible, well organized, energetic, and to relate to children.
  • Skilled in public speaking in front of groups of various sizes.
  • Skilled in communication, including written, oral, and listening.
  • Skilled in customer service and interpersonal communication with the ability to interact professionally with all types of people.
  • Proficiency in computer software programs including Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
  • Variable work schedule, 24-28 hours per week, 28 hours per week in the summer months.
  • May be required to work flexible hours, including weekends, evenings and holidays.
  • Must possess a valid drivers’ license and insurable on the Agency’s liability policy. Background check required.

 

Benefits: 

The Lake Metroparks benefits package includes OPERS membership, agency-wide discounts, and Northeastern Ohio Inter-Museum Council membership.