Part Time Naturalist Guide Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Salary: $15.36 Hourly
Location : City Hall - 117 West Duval Street, Jacksonville, FL
Job Type: Part-Time
Job Number: 2026-07236
Department: PARKS, RECREATION & COMM SVCS
Opening Date: 08/13/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
Job Description
Performs responsible professional and specialized work fostering the appreciation of the natural resources in the city parks system. Work involves researching of human and natural history of each park and some planning and design functions. Work may involve operating a nature center. Work also involves giving talks, guiding tours, and conducting educational and interest programs.
Examples of Work

• Performs responsible work fostering the appreciation of the natural resources in the city park system.
• Conducts educational nature programs for the public.
• Conducts tours for the public and presents interpretive talks.
• Leads groups on walks to identify plants, animals, birds, fish and insects, and explains relationship of one to another.
• Provides care for live collections of reptiles and amphibians.
• Maintains the interior of the Nature Center and its non-living collection.
• Assists in invasive plant removal.

Open Requirements/Supplemental Information

• One year of experience as a naturalist providing environmental education is required.

Preferred:

• Experience providing animal care.
• Knowledge of Florida's Fauna and Floral.

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The City of Jacksonville provides a wide array of benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Our comprehensive benefit programs include medical, dental and vision plans; life insurance coverage for you and your dependents; flexible spending plans for medical reimbursement, dependent care, parking, and transit expenses; an employee assistance program for you and your dependents; a 457(b) tax-deferred compensation plan to supplement your retirement, and a ROTH IRA plan. We also provide an extensive wellness program that includes a health intervention program if qualified, lunch and learns, health fairs, and discounted gym memberships. Please visit the Employee Benefits website for details on all the plans we offer.
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Each applicant must complete this supplemental questionnaire as a part of the application screening and selection process. The information you provide will be reviewed and used to determine your eligibility to move forward in the selection process. Copying and pasting your resume or stating "see resume" does NOT fulfill the requirements of the question. Incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. Do you agree to answer each supplemental question truthfully and certify that your responses can be verified from information included within the application?

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Are you authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship from the City of Jacksonville either now or in the future?

• Yes
• No

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This position pays $15.30 per hour. If selected, would you be willing to accept this position at this hourly rate?

• Yes
• No

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This is a part-time position. Are you interested in working part-time?

• Yes, I am interested in working part-time.
• Yes, I am interested in working part-time or full-time.
• I am interested in full-time employment only.

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If you are using volunteer experience to meet the minimum requirements for this position, please be advised that we can only consider it if you committed 20 hours or more per week. To determine your eligibility, you must provide the exact breakdown of your hours below. Failure to provide these details will result in your volunteer experience being excluded from consideration.Please provide the following details:1. Your Typical Weekly Schedule: (e.g., Monday-Thursday, 9 AM-2 PM)2. Average Weekly Hours: On average, how many hours per week did you physically work?3. Duration: For how many consecutive months did you maintain this 20+ hour-per-week schedule?Note: This information is essential to determining your eligibility and may be verified prior to hire.
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Do you have one year of experience as a naturalist providing environmental education?

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• No

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Provide a detailed description (at least 3-4 complete sentences) of your experience. (Note: This MUST also be listed on your resume/application to receive credit.)
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Indicate the organization(s) where you gained this experience. (Note: This MUST also be listed on your resume/application to receive credit.)
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Experience providing care to animals is preferred. Do you have this type of experience?

• Yes
• No

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Provide a detailed description (at least 3-4 complete sentences) of your experience and indicate the organization(s) where you gained this experience. (Note: This MUST also be listed on your resume/application to receive credit.)
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Knowledge of Florida's Fauna and Floral is preferred. Do you have this knowledge?

• Yes
• No

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If basing qualifications on education, a copy of your college transcript is required with your application. College transcripts do not need to be official, but must state your name, the name of the school, type of degree, classes taken, grades received and date degree was conferred. NOTE: A copy of your diploma does not meet this requirement. Transcripts from colleges outside of the U.S. must be converted to U.S. Standards. If required documents are not provided your application will be considered incomplete and may result in disqualification from the selection process.

• I have read the above statement and understand what is required.

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• Yes, I am claiming veterans preference and I understand that I MUST download the appropriate form and attach it to my application.
• No, I am not claiming veterans preference and this does not apply to me.

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