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Seasonal Interpreter/Naturalist

Hourly Pay Rate: $15.00

Job Location/Shift: This position is with the Missouri Department of Natural Resources, Division of State Parks, and will be located at Roaring River State Park, 12716 Farm Road 2239 Cassville, MO. About 10 miles of hiking trails run through Roaring River State Park. The interpreter/naturalist will help maintain these trails regularly with weed eaters, loppers, handsaws, and brush cutters. The interpreter/naturalist will assist with larger trail projects as well to combat erosion and repair damaged trails. The interpreter/naturalist will assist in the nature center and lead programs and hikes. They will have the opportunity to help with natural resource stewardship projects such as planting native pollinator plants and managing invasive species. The schedule will be 8-hour days up to five days a week. This position will be temporary between the months of March - October 2023, 20-40 hours per week, and shall not exceed 1,000 hours total during the length of employment. On-site housing may be available. The work hours are flexible and negotiable, but you will be expected to work weekends and holidays.

Why you’ll love this position:

Spend a summer in the scenic Ozarks working to preserve and maintain Roaring River’s scenic and historic trail system.

What you’ll do:

• Maintain park trails with the use of weed eaters, loppers, handsaws, and brush cutters.
• Replace and repair damaged trail markers and signs.
• Assist with trail projects such as erosion control and repairing boardwalks.
• Assist with building new trails.
• Provide information about park rules and procedures, suggest directions, and trail recommendations.
• Assist the naturalists as needed with interpretive programs and staffing the nature center.
• Assist with stewardship projects such as invasive species management.

All you need for success:

Preferred Qualifications and Experience/Special Job Requirements

• Seeking Applicants studying these or related fields: Wildlife, Forestry, ecology, Parks and recreation
• Ability to hike in steep Ozark terrain with heavy tools (weed eater, brush cutter).
• Willing to work in a variety of environments (i.e. trails, nature center).
• Excellent customer service while answering repetitive questions.
• Enthusiasm for preserving Missouri’s natural and cultural resources.

If you have questions about this position please contact:

Carrie Byron (Assistant Superintendent), 417-342-0706, Carrie.Byron@dnr.mo.gov

or

Amy Richards (DNR Recruiter), 573-526-1640 or amy.richards@dnr.mo.go

The State of Missouri is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.