(2) Seasonal Naturalist Positions
Posted
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12/05/2022
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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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$12-$14/hr
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Deadline
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02/24/2023
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Description
Clayton
County Conservation,
Elkader, Iowa is accepting applications
For two (2) seasonal NATURALIST positions
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; assisting with summer
day camps for area youth; 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:
$12.00-$14.00 per hour, 40 hours per week.
Some weekend and night hours are required. Positions begin in May and will run
14 weeks.
Application
Procedure:
Applicants should send a current resume, cover
letter and County Employment Application to:
Jenna Pollock, Director
Clayton County Conservation Board
29862 Osborne Rd
Elkader IA 52043-8247
jpollock@claytoncountyia.gov
Applications are available on our website www.claytoncountyconservation.org under the About Us- Employment/Attracting Success section and must be
received by February 24, 2023. Selections will be made as soon as possible after
this date.
For more information, phone 563.245.1516 weekdays between 8:00am and 4:00pm.
To Apply
Applicants should send a current resume, cover letter and County Employment Application to: Jenna Pollock, Director Clayton County Conservation Board 29862 Osborne Rd Elkader IA 52043-8247 jpollock@claytoncountyia.gov