Seasonal Naturalist

The work we do matters!

Hiring Agency:

Game & Parks Commission - Agency 33

Location:

Gretna NE

Hiring Rate:

$15.638

Job Posting:

JR2025- Seasonal Naturalist (Open)

Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed job is posted as open until closed):

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Job Description:

JOB DUTIES: Schramm Education Center/Schramm Park State Recreation Area is seeking a naturalist to join our outdoor education team. Individual will assist the Outdoor Education Specialists with planning coordination and delivery of education programs for park visitors and field trip groups. Education programs are offered to a range of audiences and may include science content outdoor skills (fishing sling shots bird watching etc.) guided hikes night programs special events and addition to educational and interpretative programs individual will assist with housekeeping and maintenance of Education Center facilities and daily animal care. Individual will perform customer service activities such as answering phones taking payments and answering questions. Perform related work as required. Naturalists may assist with programs and events at nearby parks (including Platte River State Park Eugene T. Mahoney State Park Louisville State Recreation Area and Two Rivers State Recreation Area) as needed.

This is a full-time temporary position with a work schedule of Sunday through Thursday.

Requirements / Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications: Experience working in a recreational area scenic attraction or historical setting retail or customer service setting agricultural setting or related coursework/training or experience.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS & ABILITIES:

We are seeking a candidate with:

Knowledge of: Nebraska plant and animal species natural resources and outdoor recreation activities; basic science and ecological principles; animal care; safe work procedures; group management; education principles and practices.

Skills in: educating people of all levels and interests; communicating clearly with people from a variety of backgrounds; entry level outdoor recreation practices.

Ability to: communicate and effectively educate the public; provide excellent customer service and apply proper phone etiquette; understand and follow instructions; establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers; recognize safety hazards and take steps to correct the situation; bend stoop climb reach frequently; work outdoors; remain standing and/or walking for long periods of time; ability to drive a vehicle for work purposes.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive package of pay benefits paid time off retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation.

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