Summer Naturalist and Garden Aide

This position will run approximately May through August and will offer opportunities to actively participate in outdoor education, interpretation, visitor services, maintaining pollinator gardens, and natural resource management. Some night and weekend hours will be required. The position is 40 hours per week.

Duties:

• Develop and present educational programs
• Assist with summer camps
• Assist with design and construction of nature center displays
• Maintain pollinator gardens at Lake Iowa Park
• Assist with educational animal care (reptiles, amphibians, insects)
• Write articles for the county conservation newsletter
• Assist with resource management
• Staff the Lake Iowa Nature Center on weekends and lead weekend environmental education programs
• Other duties as assigned

Link for job application can be found HERE

Either be enrolled in or have a degree in natural resources, environmental education, interpretation, parks and recreation, conservation, landscaping, environmental studies, or a related field. The applicant must also possess a valid driver’s license.

This position will be open until filled. Applicants should send a completed application, current resume, three references, and a cover letter by email to mblaira.gov.