Lead Naturalist Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Introduction
The land that became Alapocas Run State Park was donated to the city of Wilmington in the early 1900s by local industrialist William Bancroft. Alapocas Run became a state park in 2002.
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Summary Statement
Lead Naturalist - The position will provide and develop school and public programming in addition to coordinating special events. Work is performed indoors and outdoors under various weather conditions. Applicants must be available to work weekends, evenings and holidays as scheduled
Lead Rock Climbing instructor - position will instruct outdoor rock-climbing programs for park visitors and includes being the camp director for summer rock climbing camps.
Work is performed outdoors. Weekends and holidays are scheduled to meet facility needs. For Camp Positions, Monday through Friday will be needed throughout the camp season. Additional work on weekends and holidays may be scheduled.
Essential Functions
Essential functions are fundamental, core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, incumbents can complete job duties of similar kind not specifically listed here.
Lead Naturalist
• Develops and facilitates educational programs for schools and special events
• Lead school environmental education programs tied to state standards to increase student understanding of Delaware's natural and cultural resources.
• Deliver interpretive programs to participants of all ages in a variety of contexts.
• Helps coordinate and implement special events held at Alapocas Run and Wilmington State Parks
• Assists in grant and program attendance tracking.
• Provide general customer service and park information to visitors.
• Develops and maintains exhibits, park bulletin boards and educational materials
• Must be able to occasionally climb stairs. (Rockford Tower has 130 stairs that must be climbed.)
• Must be able to work independently and think critically.
• Support the Interpretive Program Manager in the supervision of interns and other programming staff.
Lead Rock Climbing Instructor
• Conducts rock climbing programs for camps, groups, and the public.
• Supervise camp counselors and rock-climbing instructors
• Supervise campers aged 8-15 years old
• Maintain rock climbing equipment and associated paperwork
• Conduct camp games, activities and crafts
• Provides excellent customer service to both internal and external customers
• Conduct programs in all weather and uneven terrain
• Ensures a fun, educational and safe environment for participants and staff.
• Must be able to demonstrate responsibility, dependability, and good communication skill
• Performs other related work as required.
Job Requirements
Please attach a resume with your online application or use the resume tab in DEL to provide a detailed description of how your education, training and/or experience meets each job requirement including employer, experience/responsibilities, and dates (month/year) of employment/training.
Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:
Lead Naturalist
1. One year experience planning and delivering interpretive programs for adults and children.
2. One year experience coordinating and promoting special events or initiatives.
3. One year experience supervising staff or interns.
4. Knowledge of public speaking or interpretation.
5. Knowledge of natural history, anthropology, entomology, ornithology, cultural history, recreation science, and/or ecology.
6. Possession of a valid driver's license (not suspended, revoked, or cancelled, or disqualified from driving).
Lead Rock Climbing Instructor
1. At least 20 years of age.
2. One year experience working in a camp program for children or young adults
3. One year experience in supervising groups, staff or volunteers
4. Knowledge of rock climbing through rock climbing training, school facility in top rope rock climbing, rappelling or equivalent work experience at a gym, rock climbing camps or other specialty groups.
5. Knowledge of various recreational activities such as hiking, mountain biking or boating.
6. Possession of a valid driver's license (not suspended, revoked, or cancelled, or disqualified from driving).
Additional Posting Information
This is a Casual/Seasonal position which is a non-pension eligible position without healthcare and/or other benefits.
This posting may be closed on or before the listed closing date upon filling the vacant position(s).
Conditions of Hire
DNREC does not provide sponsorship for holders of H-1 B Visas.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The State of Delaware Executive Branch participates in the Federal E-Verify system where the State will provide the federal government with each new hires Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For more information refer to our job seeker resources.
Criminal background check: A satisfactory criminal background check is required as a condition of hire. The recruiting agency may require the applicant to pay for the criminal background check as part of the conditional offer of hire.
As a condition of hire, the employee shall provide evidence of current immunizations within the last 10 years, including measles, rubella and mumps for employees born after 1958.
Selection Process
The application and resume are evaluated based upon a rating of your education, training, and experience as they relate to the job requirements of the position. It is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application and the resume to include dates of employment, job title and job duties. For education and training, list name of educational provider, training course titles and summary of course content. Narrative information supplied in response to the questions must be supported by the information supplied on the application including your employment, education, and training history as it relates to the job requirements.
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The State of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage and seek out a workforce representative of Delaware including race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.