Park Naturalist jobs in Jacksonville, FL

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)

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Part-Time Park Naturalist
  • City of Jacksonville
  • Jacksonville, FL PART_TIME
  • Performs responsible professional and specialized work fostering the appreciation of the natural resources in the city parks system. Work involves researching of human and natural history of each park and some planning and design functions. Work may involve operating a nature center. Work also involves giving talks, guiding tours, and conducting educational and interest programs.  
    • Performs responsible work fostering the appreciation of the natural resources in the city park system. 
    • Conducts educational nature programs for the public. 
    • Conducts tours for the public and presents interpretive talks. 
    • Leads groups on walks to identify plants, animals, birds, fish and insects, and explains relationship of one to another. 
    • Provides care for live collections of reptiles and amphibians.
    • Maintains the interior of the Nature Center and its non-living collection. 
    • Assists in invasive plant removal. 
    • One year of experience as a naturalist providing environmental education is required.
    Preferred:
    • Experience providing animal care. 
    • Knowledge of Florida's Fauna and Floral.
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    11351 Ulmerton Road, Suite 311-K
    Largo, FL  33778-1630
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Naturalist - Nature Center | Full Time
  • Omni Hotels & Resorts
  • Amelia, FL FULL_TIME
  • Location Amelia Island Resort At Omni Amelia Island Resort guests can explore 3.5 miles of pristine beach and scenic marshlands while enjoying luxurious oceanfront accommodations, world-class resort p...
  • 19 Days Ago
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Park Guide
  • US National Park Service
  • Saint Marys, GA FULL_TIME
  • Duties As a Park Guide, you will perform the following duties: Providing pre-established talks normally following a prescribed outline. Answering a variety of visitor questions on the background of ev...
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Park Guide
  • US National Park Service
  • Jacksonville, FL FULL_TIME
  • Duties These are term positions (more than 1 year) with an initial appointment expecting to last at least 13 months but may be extended up to a total of four years, or more based on any changes to reg...
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Park Ranger (I)
  • US National Park Service
  • Jacksonville, FL FULL_TIME
  • Duties This is a term position (more than 1 year) with an initial appointment expecting to last at least 13 months but may be extended up to a total of four years, or more based on any changes to regu...
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Park Office Clerk
  • Crooked River State Park
  • Saint Marys, GA PART_TIME
  • The selected candidate will be responsible for light administrative duties and guest services including -but not limited to- providing visitors with information on the park and area, conducting transa...
  • 15 Days Ago
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Project Inspector
  • City of Jacksonville, FL
  • Jacksonville, FL
  • Salary: $44,285.52 - $46,499.80 Annually Location : Jacksonville, FL Job Type: Civil Service Job Number: 2023-05128 Depa...
  • 4/26/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Foreman - Gas Station Construction (Jacksonville)
  • Synerfac
  • Jacksonville, FL
  • Details: Summary: A construction company in the petroleum industry is looking to hire a Foreman based out of Jacksonvill...
  • 4/26/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Assistant Project Manager II
  • The Haskell Company
  • Jacksonville, FL
  • Overview: Are you ready to move your career forward, and start the BEST job of your life? Haskell is committed to provid...
  • 4/26/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Seasonal - Cecil Aquatics - Pool Lifeguard
  • City of Jacksonville, FL
  • Jacksonville, FL
  • Salary: $15.00 - $15.50 Hourly Location : Jacksonville, FL Job Type: Seasonal Job Number: 2024-05773 Department: PARKS, ...
  • 4/26/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Seasonal- Summer Camp Director
  • City of Jacksonville, FL
  • Jacksonville, FL
  • Salary: $18.00 Hourly Location : Jacksonville, FL Job Type: Seasonal Job Number: 2024-05796 Department: PARKS, RECREATIO...
  • 4/26/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Adjunct Instructor - English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)
  • Florida State College at Jacksonville
  • Jacksonville, FL
  • If you are a current FSCJ employee please log into the iHub at my.FSCJ.edu to apply for Job Opportunities. Florida State...
  • 4/26/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Food Production Specialist
  • The Fresh Market Inc
  • Jacksonville, FL
  • The Fresh Market & You:: Our mission is to make everyday eating extraordinary for our guests, and we are looking for a n...
  • 4/26/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Front Office Support - Jacksonville, FL - Digitech
  • Sarnova HC, LLC
  • Jacksonville, FL
  • Company Overview: Client Support Specialist The primary responsibility for this Front Office Support position is to ensu...
  • 4/26/2024 12:00:00 AM
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About Jacksonville, Florida

Jacksonville is the most populous city in Florida, the most populous city in the southeastern United States and the largest city by area in the contiguous United States. It is the seat of Duval County, with which the city government consolidated in 1968. Consolidation gave Jacksonville its great size and placed most of its metropolitan population within the city limits. As of 2017 Jacksonville's population was estimated to be 892,062. The Jacksonville metropolitan area has a population of 1,523,615 and is the fourth largest in Florida. Jacksonville is centered on the banks of the St. Johns ...
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Income Estimation for Park Naturalist jobs
$45,915 to $69,720
Jacksonville, Florida area prices
were up 1.5% from a year ago
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