Lums Pond State Park Naturalist Positions
Lums Pond State Park Naturalist Positions
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21-04-2025
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Job Description
Introduction
Before the pond existed St. Georges Creek flowed through the hardwood forest and was the site of several Native American hunting camps. The creek was dammed in the early 1800s when the C & D canal was built. Water from the pond was used to fill the locks of the canal and power a small mill. This area was first used as a state park in 1963.
Summary Statement
A variety of seasonal programming positions may be available at Lums Pond State Park:
Park Naturalist: $15.75 Responsible for developing and conducting interpretive programs that will increase the students and visitors awareness of their surrounding environment and foster the appreciation enjoyment and utilization of Delaware State Parks cultural and natural resources.
Assistant Camp Director: $18.00 responsible for planning and coordinating activities for summer camps and assists with the supervision of campers camp staff and the camp program to ensure and maintain a fun positive and safe camp environment.
Day Camp duties may include supervising and mentoring youth counselors and volunteers. Camps training begins late May/early June. Camps run Monday through Friday June through midlate August depending on site.
Work is performed indoors and outdoors weekends evenings and holidays as scheduled to meet facility needs.
Essential Functions
Essential functions are fundamental core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive incumbents can complete job duties of similar kind not specifically listed here.
- May develop and facilitate educational programs for schools and special events.
- May lead school environmental education programs tied to state standards to increase student understanding of Delawares natural and cultural resources.
- May deliver interpretive programs to participants of all ages in a variety of contexts.
- Provides general customer service and park information to visitors.
- Distributes interpretive publications.
- May lead educational and recreational hikes canoe and kayak trips plus programs for park visitors.
- May include live animal care and handling.
- Must be able to demonstrate responsibility dependability and good communication skills.
- Maintain a positive attitude.
- Other duties as assigned.
Job Requirements
Please attach a resume with your online application or use the resume tab in DEL to provide a detailed description of how your education training and/or experience meets each job requirement including employer experience/responsibilities and dates (month/year) of employment/training.
Applicants must have education training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:
Naturalist
months experience planning and delivering interpretive programs for adults and children.
2. Six months experience coordinating and promoting special events or initiatives.
of public speaking or interpretation.
of natural history anthropology entomology ornithology cultural history recreation science and/or ecology.
of a valid drivers license (not suspended revoked or cancelled or disqualified from driving).
Park Assistant Camp Director
1. At least 20 years of age.
2. One year experience working in a camp program for children or young adults.
3. One year experience in supervising groups staff or volunteers.
of various recreational activities such as hiking mountain biking boating rock climbing or swimming.
5. Knowledge of local plants animals or history.
of a valid drivers license (not suspended revoked or cancelled or disqualified from driving).
Additional Posting Information
This posting may be closed on or before 5/1/2025 upon filling the vacant position(s).
This is a Casual/Seasonal position which is a nonpension eligible position without healthcare and/or other benefits.
Conditions of Hire
DNREC does not provide sponsorship for holders of H1 B Visas.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The State of Delaware Executive Branch participates in the Federal EVerify system where the State will provide the federal government with each new hires Form I9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For more information refer to our job seeker resources.
Criminal background check: A satisfactory criminal background check is required as a condition of hire. The recruiting agency may require the applicant to pay for the criminal background check as part of the conditional offer of hire.
As a condition of hire applicants for this position must successfully pass a Swim assessment.
Selection Process
The application and resume are evaluated based upon a rating of your education training and experience as they relate to the job requirements of the position. It is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application and the resume to include dates of employment job title and job duties. For education and training list name of educational provider training course titles and summary of course content. Narrative information supplied in response to the questions must be supported by the information supplied on the application including your employment education and training history as it relates to the job requirements.
Once you have submitted your application online all future correspondence related to your application will be sent via email. Please keep your contact information current. You may also view all correspondence sent to you by the State of Delaware in the My Applications tab at .
Accommodations
Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process. To request an auxiliary aid or service please call. TDD users should call the Delaware Relay Service Numberfor assistance.
The State of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage and seek out a workforce representative of Delaware including race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression.
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