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DeKalb County

Parks Naturalist

Stonecrest, GA · On-site

$23.26 - $30.36/hr

... as a guide for visitors; and coordinates the volunteer program. Provides customer service and security for public and preserve; greets and provides information to visitors; directs visitors to ...

Omni Hotels

Qualifications: • Experience as a naturalist or outdoor recreation guide preferred. • Previous rock-climbing experience preferred. • Strong leadership and teaching skills. • Ability and ...

DeKalb County

Parks Naturalist

Stonecrest, GA · On-site

$23.26 - $30.36/hr

... as a guide for visitors; and coordinates the volunteer program. Provides customer service and security for public and preserve; greets and provides information to visitors; directs visitors to ...

US Department of the Interior

Park Guide

Mimbres, NM

$40K/yr

Examples of specialized experience include, but are not limited to, Park Guide or tour leader; naturalist; environmental educator; or other similar work. You must include hours per week worked. -OR ...

Crystal

Interpretive Guide - Summer 26

Enumclaw, WA · On-site

$20 - $24/hr

Interpretive Guide Business Unit: Activities Position Reports to: Assistant Manager - Activities ... of naturalist and area specific visitor info. ESSENTIAL DUTIES * Provide assistance to guests in ...

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To thrive as a Naturalist Guide, you need an in-depth knowledge of local ecology, biology, and environmental science, often supported by relevant degrees or field experience. Familiarity with GPS navigation, interpretive tools, and first aid certification (such as Wilderness First Responder) are typically required. Excellent communication, storytelling skills, and the ability to engage diverse audiences help set outstanding guides apart. These capabilities ensure safe, engaging, and educational experiences that foster appreciation and stewardship of natural environments.

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A Naturalist Guide is a professional who leads educational tours in natural environments, sharing knowledge about local wildlife, ecosystems, and conservation. They help visitors connect with nature through guided hikes, boat tours, or wildlife-watching excursions. Their responsibilities include interpreting ecological features, ensuring visitor safety, and promoting conservation awareness. Naturalist Guides often work in national parks, wildlife reserves, or eco-tourism destinations.

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Parks Naturalist

DeKalb County

Stonecrest, GA • On-site

$23.26 - $30.36/hr

Full-time

Posted 20 days ago

Dekalb County (Georgia) rating

6.6

Company rating: 6.6 out of 10

Based on 21 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

539th of 644 rated public administrative organizations

Job description

Salary Range: $23.26 - $30.36 Salary Grade: 15 FLSA: Nonexempt 
Essential Functions:
The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.
Plans, coordinates, and implements educational and recreation programs and activities for visitors; identifies topics and activities that promote conservation, protection, and responsible use of the preserve; schedules events and maintains calendar for facilities; prepares long and short-term goals for educational and recreational programs and develops a written plan of action; evaluates and revises programs as necessary; leads programs and serves as a guide for visitors; and coordinates the volunteer program.
Provides customer service and security for public and preserve; greets and provides information to visitors; directs visitors to specific areas; patrols site; provides routine first aid and emergency assistance to visitors as needed; records, reports, and issues tickets for violations; and requests assistance from public safety agencies as required.
Assists with the development and implementation of a management plan for preserve; identifies park resources and assets; inventories plant species and wildlife in the preserve; protects endangered species through preserve management and education; researches and applies for grants and additional funding; and identifies work projects and writes orders for complex tasks.
Develops and distributes educational and public relations materials such as flyers, brochures and program calendars.
Provides routine maintenance and upkeep of park facilities; performs janitorial tasks to maintain cleanliness and remove trash; and performs janitorial, groundskeeping and landscaping tasks to maintain the park and facilities, to include removal of trees and debris, emptying trash cans, clearing trails, and planting; identifies
Performs various clerical and administrative tasks in support of the park office and operations.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Biology, Environmental Education, Resource Management, Forestry, or other related field required; two years of experience working in parks, resource management, or a related field, or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities for this job.

Specific License or Certification Required: Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia driver's license.

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