JOB SUMMARY:

Naturalists must be able to effectively provide quality outdoor and environmental education programs to diverse groups, including but not limited to pre-K through 12 students and teachers, scout, homeschool, and other community groups. The H-F Park District’s mission statement is “to enhance the quality of life through diverse recreational opportunities, facilities and parks while caring for the environment”.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
– Provide outstanding customer service to our internal and external guests by providing friendly, responsive, courteous and helpful service.
– Prepare for, and conduct environmental education on-site and outreach programs for schools, preschools, scouts, birthday, homeschool, and other community groups.
– Coordinate with other Naturalists in daily planning.
– Collect waivers as necessary.
– Assist with special events.
– Some evening and weekend work required.
– Assist with habitat management efforts at Irons Oaks.
– Other related job duties as assigned.

COGNITIVE SKILLS REQUIRED:
– Assist in the implementation of Irons Oaks Environmental Education projects and programs.
– Understand program and educational goals and objectives.
– Be able to communicate program goals and objectives with Irons Oaks staff, teachers, and participants.
– Respond to questions from program participants, recognize changes in ecosystems.
– Respond to participants at the appropriate level.
– Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.