The Summer Park Naturalist will support the dynamic delivery of nature summer camps and environmental education programs. Camp and program activities include but are not limited to: interpretative nature walks and hikes; live animal presentations; nature kayaking tours; shore seining; pond, field, stream, fossil and astronomy studies; and native plant gardening. Program content, delivery and safety training will be provided.
Hours: Approximately 20 to 35 hours per week; must be available to work weekdays, weekends, and occasional evenings; May/June through August
Pay: Starting at $14.75 per hour
Location: Based at Huber Woods Environmental Center, 25 Browns Dock Rd., Locust, NJ 07760. Work will take place in various Monmouth County Parks and other locations.
Requirements:
- Dependable and adaptable individual who is 19 years of age or older
- Enjoy working outdoors, in all weather conditions - most programs occur outside
- Shine as a team player but also work well independently
- Can communicate and engage effectively with groups of various ages, especially children. Teaching experience in a non-formal or formal setting is a plus
- Is at ease handling and caring for live reptiles, amphibians, fish and insects
- Can lift and carry heavy equipment
- Have an understanding and interest in local ecology and history
- Are interested in gaining practical professional experience in the field of environmental education
Contact: Carmen Peterson, Principal Park Naturalist, at 732-872-2670, ext. 223 or carmen.peterson@co.monmouth.nj.us.
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