Environmental Education Specialist (Seasonal) - Laurel Hill State Park Complex
Environmental Education Specialist (Seasonal) - Laurel Hill State Park Complex
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Job Description
THE POSITION
Do you have a strong desire to share your knowledge connect with others and help protect our natural and recreational areas If that sounds like you Laurel Hill State Park Complex wants you to be a part of their team as an Environmental Education Specialist. This role involves engaging in professional activities focused on creating and delivering educational programs related to environmental awareness interpretation and outdoor recreational activities. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact while working collaboratively with a diverse group of individuals. If you are passionate about fostering a deeper understanding of our natural world do not miss the chance to apply today!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
As an Environmental Education Specialist you will oversee every aspect of environmental education recreation and interpretive programs and activities at Laurel Hill State Park Complex. You will be responsible for strategizing creating organizing and delivering environmental and historical education recreation programming and interpretive programs and activities for various visitor groups. These programs may consist of audio-visual presentations tours outdoor recreation programs and field learning activities that revolve around state-developed themes centered on natural history historic and cultural events and environmental concerns.
Interested in learning more Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.Work Schedule and Additional Information:
- Full-time seasonal employment without benefits. The season runs from approximately March 2025 until November 2025 at which time the employee will be placed on leave without pay. The employee will automatically be returned to employment March 2026.
- Shift hours and days vary due to operational need with a 30-minute lunch
- Weekends holidays and all shifts as needed at 37.5 hours per week
- Telework:You will not have the option to telework in this position.
- You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email including spam/junk folders for these notices.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:
- A bachelors degree in environmental education education the natural sciences social sciences or parks and recreation; or
- An equivalent combination of experience and training.
- Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within 3 months of graduating with a qualifying degree.
Conditions of Employment:
- Willingness to work weekends and evenings.
- Willingness to wear a prescribed uniform.
Other Requirements:
- You must meet thePA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements follow the linkand click on Residency.
- You must be able to perform essential job functions.
Legal Requirements:
- You must pass a background investigation.
- This position falls under the provisions of the Child Protective Services Law.
- Under the Law a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports including but not limited to PA State Police clearance PA Child Abuse history clearance and FBI Fingerprint clearance.
- In according with Act 153 of 2014 this position is required to complete a Child Abuse Criminal and Federal Criminal history checks around the time of hire and thereafter every 5 years.
How to Apply:
- Resumes cover letters and similar documents will not be reviewed and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e. relevant detailed experience/education).
- If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
- Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date.Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
- Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
Veterans:
- Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. 7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans go to and click the Veterans Preference tab or contact us at .
Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):
- 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).
If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.
The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit develop and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race color religious creed ancestry union membership age gender sexual orientation gender identity or expression national origin AIDS or HIV status disability or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
