Park Naturalist jobs in Reston, VA

Description

The Prince George’s County Department of Parks and Recreation, Natural and Historic Resources Division (NHRD) is seeking to fill summer seasonal/intermittent positions at Watkins Nature Center, located in Watkins Regional Park, Upper Marlboro, MD.

Examples of Important Duties

General duties include:

• Assists with summer day camp activities and programs.
• Provides interpretive programs using aids, handouts, demonstration, oral presentation and other methods appropriate to the subject. Responds to questions of the group, explaining the natural processes involved in the subject.
• Provides daily animal care, feeding, and maintenance to live animal collection including insects, reptiles, amphibians, and birds. Administers medication when needed. Handles animals during care and presentation of animals to the public and during programs.
• Monitors buildings and grounds to ensure safety, security, and cleanliness of facilities. Maintains and makes minor repairs to exhibits, gardens, and trails.
• Provides excellent customer service and greets visitors and answer questions and requests in person and on the phone.

Minimum Qualifications

Preferred candidates will possess:

• Knowledge of the natural or life sciences acquired through college level course work
• Experience working with children and the public
• Willingness to work outside in all weather conditions and hike trails with uneven terrain
• Excellent customer service and communication skills
• Valid Driver’s License

Supplemental Information

May be subject to medical, drug and alcohol testing.

The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate a workplace culture of diversity, equity and inclusion without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, gender identity, or any other non-merit factor.