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Position posted to this website 3/23/2023 Park Naturalist Application Deadline: 3/31/2023 by 5:00 pm Organization: Carroll County Government
Park Naturalist – Department of Recreation and Parks, Piney Run Park $53,623 annually ($25.78 hourly, Grade C11), 40 hours per week Hours are typically Wednesday – Sunday from 8:30 am – 5:00 pm from March 1 to November 30, and Monday – Friday from 7:30 am to 4:00 pm from December 1 to February 28 This position includes working some holidays as well as evenings and overnights
Job Description: Piney Run Park is currently seeking a Park Naturalist to manage the daily operation of the Nature Center. Piney Run Park Nature Center is open Wednesday through Saturday 11:00 am to 5:00 pm and Sunday 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm. The Park Naturalist will provide environmental educational programs to visiting schools and other organizations; provide natural history and cultural history programs to the public; maintain existing exhibits both live and passive; develop new exhibits as needed; provide proper care and maintenance of our Live Raptors; work closely with volunteers and the other staff at Piney Run Park.
Preferred Qualifications: The ideal candidate will have a diversified background in the local flora and fauna of the piedmont region, as well as a strong enthusiasm for sharing and teaching about the natural world. Candidate should possess the ability to be able to coach volunteers on various topics related to the programs offered at Piney Run Park Nature Center so that they can act as assistant leaders. Candidate needs to be self-motivated and be able to work independently.
