Naturalist (hourly)

Missouri Department of Conservation • Cape Girardeau, MO

3d • $22 - $28

About The Position

Educate the public on fish, forest, wildlife, and outdoor skills through a variety of media. This is a part-time position.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Fisheries, Forestry, Wildlife, Biological Sciences, Conservation, or related field.
• One (1) year interpretation and/or teaching experience.
• Must maintain a current, valid driver’s license.
• Ability to use office equipment, such as copier, multi-line phone system, fax machine, scanner, and computer.
• Knowledge to identify most native Missouri forest, fish and wildlife resources and species.
• Ability to develop and present programs to visitors of all ages and backgrounds.
• Ability to operate various audio/visual equipment, i.e., AV carts, laptops, digital equipment, iPad, smart phones, etc.
• Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with partner groups, teachers and school administrators, civic and non-governmental organization leaders, members of the news media, Department personnel and the public.
• Ability to travel frequently and stay overnight occasionally.
• Ability to work varying shifts and hours.
• Work is performed in a standard office environment.
• Move about grounds, both inside and outside of buildings.
• Operate a computer and other office productivity machinery and occasionally relocate machinery to other areas.
• Frequently communicate and exchange accurate information.
• Clarity of vision at 20 inches or less and 20 feet or more.
• Three-dimensional vision- ability to judge distance and space relationships.
• Regularly lift up to 25 pounds, correctly lift up to 50 pounds.
• Regular attendance is a necessary and essential function.
• Employees must agree to accept compensatory time in lieu of cash payments in accordance with the Department's Compensatory Time Off and Overtime Policy.
• Salaried and hourly employees are expected to use a mobile device-cellular phone for Department business, as needed.
• The Department of Conservation will only hire United States citizens and aliens authorized to work in the United States.
• All new employees will be required to complete an "Employment Eligibility Verification" (Form I-9) and produce requested documentation after employment.
• Candidates seeking initial employment or re-employment must submit to a drug screen following offer of employment.
• All persons employed with the state of Missouri shall file all state income tax forms and pay all state income taxes owed.

Nice To Haves

• Interpretive Guide certification, preferred.
• Hunting, fishing, and/or trapping experience desired.

Responsibilities

• Present educational/interpretive programs both on and off site for various audiences on a wide variety of conservation subjects.
• Create and present new programs and interpretation material pertaining to natural history, outdoor skills, conservation and ecology.
• Prepare classrooms, maintain material supplies, and replenish as needed.
• Interact with visitors and other individuals via telephone, email and in-person discussion.
• Oversee live animal reservations and provide animal care.
• Assist with managed hunts, special events, and other programs, as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level