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NEOGOV · 2 days ago

Environmental Education Specialist (Permanent) - Hickory Run State Park Complex

Luzerne County, PA

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$52K/yr - $79K/yr

NEOGOV is seeking an Environmental Education Specialist for the Department of Conservation & Natural Resources in Luzerne County. This entry-level position focuses on delivering environmental education and interpretation while fostering public relations at the Hickory Run State Park Complex.

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Responsibilities

Planning and creating lesson plans

Scheduling activities

Developing, implementing, presenting, and evaluating environmental education programs

Preparing and delivering audiovisual presentations tailored for different audiences

Coordinating with various partners such as parks, agencies, schools, and civic organizations

Supporting schools in executing environmental education initiatives

Conducting professional development workshops and developing curricula

Implementing and facilitating statewide programs focused on environmental education

Managing the DCNR Conservation Volunteer program

Operating and maintaining the visitor center and resource library

Preserving natural, historical, cultural, and archaeological collections

Drafting correspondence, creating program schedules, writing news articles, and developing marketing materials

Assisting with resource management projects and studies

Researching and developing educational publications and exhibits

Maintaining records and files and preparing reports

Coordinating and maintaining environmental learning field equipment, overseeing its use, and making recommendations for repairs, servicing, replacements, and new purchases

Qualification

Environmental educationProgram developmentPublic relationsCurriculum developmentAudiovisual presentationsCustomer serviceResource managementResearch skillsCollaborationWritten communication

Required

A bachelor's degree in environmental education, education, the natural sciences, social sciences, or parks and recreation; or an equivalent combination of experience and training

Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within 3 months of graduating with a qualifying degree

You must be willing to work weekends and evenings

You must be willing to wear a prescribed uniform

You must possess a valid driver's license which is not under suspension

You must meet the PA residency requirement

You must be able to perform essential job functions

You must pass a background investigation

This position falls under the provisions of the Child Protective Services Law

Under the Law, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports including, but not limited to, PA State Police clearance, PA Child Abuse history clearance, and FBI Fingerprint clearance

In accordance with Act 153 of 2014, this position is required to complete Child Abuse, Criminal and Federal Criminal History Checks around the time of hire and thereafter every 5 years