Park Naturalist plans, develops, and conducts programs to inform the public of historical, natural, and scientific features concerning national, state, or local parks. May require a bachelor's degree and 2-4 years of experience in the field or in a related area. Being a Park Naturalist is familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Additionally, Park Naturalist performs a variety of complicated tasks. Typically reports to a supervisor/manager. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Salary: $ 12.00 per hour
Job Location: This position is with the Missouri Department of Natural Resources, Division of Missouri State Parks and will be located at 148 Taum Sauk Trail, Middlebrook, Missouri 63656. This position will be temporary between the months of May-October 2022, 20-40 hours per week, and shall not exceed 1,000 hours total during the length of employment. On-site housing is available. Most weekends and holidays are required.
Why you’ll love this position:
Johnson’s Shut-Ins State Park and Taum Sauk Mountain State Park are the crown jewels of Missouri State Parks. In the heart of the St. Francois Mountains, the rugged terrain and unique geological features of the parks make this the perfect place to work at. Join a team of enthusiastic people to help promote, preserve, and interpret one of Missouri most valued treasures.
What you’ll do:
All you need for success:
Minimum Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
More reasons to love this position:
The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here.
If you have questions about this position please contact:
Dairan Elam-Pyles (Park Naturalist) at Dairan.Elam-Pyles@dnr.mo.gov 573-546-2450
Or
Aarick Roberto at Aarick.roberto@dnr.mo.gov or 573-522-1503
The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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