Park Naturalist jobs in Houston, TX

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2024 Seasonal Naturalist Position

The Houston Parks and Recreation Department has one opening for a seasonal 6-month position at Lake Houston Wilderness Park with a start date in June or July, 2024.

Lake Houston Wilderness Park: Seasonal Naturalist

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist the Park Naturalist in leading and creating programming at the Nature Center.
• A special project will be assigned
• Assist with animal care and handling including snakes, alligators, turtles, etc.
• Assist with camps, programs, and other outdoor recreation programs
• Assist with all aspects of park operations, grounds maintenance, and facility maintenance

Requirements:

• Recent graduate or a college junior or senior interested in a full time 6- month position
• Must be able to work a 40-hour work week including weekends and holidays
• Have a strong interest in the parks, conservation, or animal care fields
• Individuals must be detail oriented, organized, motivated and able to work with minimal supervision

Housing is provided, and the pay is $13.50/hour

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary

Pay: $13.00 - $14.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Weekends as needed

Work setting:

• In-person

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Work Location: In person