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Naturalist
Under indirect, occasional supervision of the Environmental Education Coordinator, plans, develops, coordinates, and presents environmental education and interpretive programs for schools, youth and adult groups, and the general public; develops related written, audiovisual, and display materials.
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:
- Attend all necessary workshops for continuing education.
- Develops plans, and conducts, environmental education and interpretive programs within the schools on a regular basis; assists in planning and conducting field studies and provided resource materials, equipment and in-service teacher training.
- Acts as resource person, in the areas of expertise, to schools, service groups, general public, and other community organizations and agencies such as speaker or presenter.
- Develops, plans, and conducts environmental education and interpretive programs for special populations such as those with disabilities, at-risk, and senior citizen groups.
- Assists in developing, planning, and conducts special seminars, workshops, and classes in cooperation with other organizations, agencies, and individuals in order to promote interest in conservation issues.
- Develops, plans, and conducts public information programs such as presentations to group; and developing public informational brochures, exhibits, displays, and prepares the newsletter. Develops, plans, and conducts special events and programs such as overnights and very large groups.
- Develops, plans, and conducts summer youth programs for preschool through 12th grade; provides field training for student interns, volunteers, and other employees assigned to the program.
- Responsible for maintaining environmental education program materials and equipment at the Eden Valley Nature Center, Clinton County Conservation office, and the Rock Creek Eco Center.
- Functions as assigned including weekends and holidays.
- May assist Clinton County Residents with conservation environmental issues/questions when available.
- Keep records of programs performed and calculate appropriate numbers to address the importance and use of Environmental Education.
- Will work a nonstandard workweek.
- Other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications Requirements - (Education and Experience):
Bachelor’s degree required in natural resources education or related field. Must be proficient in all Microsoft Office Suite and Internet/social media. 1-2 years of experience preferred.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
- Possess a valid driver’s license.
- NASP Instructor (National Archery in the Schools Program)
- CPR and First Aide
- Hunter Safety Instructor
- Coast Guard Boater Safety
- Iowa Hunting and Fishing license
Supplemental Information:
- Clinton County is an EEO employer and will engage in the interactive process where necessary to determine if a reasonable accommodation can be implemented to permit any person to perform the essential functions of the job.
- Job Type: Full-Time
- Department: Conservation
- Salary Range: B23 $21.17-$26.46 per hour
- Posted: 6/19/24
- Expires: 7/7/24
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