Fort Stevenson State Park Seasonal Outdoor Educator or Naturalist

Duties and Tasks

• Research, prepare, develop, and present accurate informational programs and hands‑on activities to general audiences and special interest groups (i.e. school, scout, youth, adult) surrounding natural sciences, cultural resources, history, and/or recreational opportunities while utilizing a variety of programming materials.
• Assist with special events, festivals, and outreach programs.
• Engage with visitors in a friendly and professional manner to enhance their visit and experience.
• Design educational materials including brochures and social media content.
• Support park team members with general operations as needed.
• Because ND State Parks are open 24/7 you may be required to work evening, weekend, and holiday shifts.

• Research, prepare, develop, and present accurate informational programs and hands‑on activities to general audiences and special interest groups (i.e. school, scout, youth, adult) surrounding natural sciences, cultural resources, history, and/or recreational opportunities while utilizing a variety of programming materials.
• Assist with special events, festivals, and outreach programs.
• Engage with visitors in a friendly and professional manner to enhance their visit and experience.
• Design educational materials including brochures and social media content.
• Support park team members with general operations as needed.
• Because ND State Parks are open 24/7 you may be required to work evening, weekend, and holiday shifts.

• Requires a high school diploma or GED.
• Ability to clearly communicate instructions, directions, programs, and information to people of all ages, interests, viewpoints, and backgrounds.
• Ability to conduct nature and/or recreational programs/activities in a variety of terrain, weather, and light settings.
• Ability to wear a provided uniform.
• Pass a criminal background check.

• Training or experience in a communication, science, history, education and/or interpretive field

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Apply online via the North Dakota Job Seekers website. Applications must be submitted by 11:59 PM on the closing date.

• Resume
• Three professional references

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• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. North Dakota Parks and Recreation do not provide sponsorship of any kind.
• A background check and criminal investigation are required for this position.

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