Summer Naturalist
Posted
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12/22/2020
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County
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Clayton
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Location
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Elkader ,Iowa
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Salary
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$10/hr
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Deadline
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03/01/2021
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Description
Job
Description:
Seasonal Naturalists work with the Clayton County Naturalists on a wide
variety of supplemental environmental education skills. Duties include leading
interpretive hikes, tours, programs; designing and constructing nature center
displays; developing new environmental education/interpretive programs; writing
articles for the conservation newsletter; assisting with the Junior Naturalist
Program, a summer camp program for junior high students; and assisting with DNR
wildlife monitoring programs. Physically demanding position. Applicants will
work a full day in extreme temperatures.
Qualifications:
Applicants should have some course work in biology, ecology or natural
sciences. Courses in
environmental education, interpretation, or outdoor recreation would be
beneficial, but are not
required. Applicants should have the ability to work with people of all ages,
and communicate
effectively both orally and in writing. Must be at least 18 years old.
Pre-employment physical and drug testing required.
Salary
and Work Dates:
$10.00 per hour, 40 hours per week. Some
weekend and night hours are required. Positions begin
in May and will run 14 weeks.
Qualifications
Applicants should have some course work in biology, ecology or natural sciences. Courses in environmental education, interpretation, or outdoor recreation would be beneficial.
Must be at least 18 years old.
To Apply
Send cover letter, current resume, and county application to Jenna Pollock jpollock@claytoncountyia.gov or mail to 29862 Osborne Rd., Elkader, IA 52043