NEOGOV · 14 hours ago
Naturalist - Holliday Park Nature Center
Holliday Park, IN
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$38K/yr - $38K/yr
3+ years expThe City of Indianapolis and Marion County is seeking a Naturalist for the Holliday Park Nature Center. This role involves managing the nature center, developing educational programs, and providing exceptional customer service to park visitors while coordinating with various stakeholders for events and activities.
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Responsibilities
Provide excellent customer service by having frequent interaction with park patrons, school staff, park partners, answer questions, field complaints and suggestions
Assume responsibility for park operations in absence of the Assistant or Park Manager
Design, develop and implement interpretive programs that are relevant to a variety of age groups
Research and provide guidance and support to Managers regarding the animals, plants and exhibits in nature centers
Develop and maintain databases for cataloguing information regarding natural resource management, and program and visitor statistics
Conduct field trips highlighting scientific, historic, and natural features of the park
Be knowledgeable, providing accurate information on facility services, programs, schedules, costs, annual pass membership, directions, and park policies
Answer questions and address issues in a positive, caring manner
Opening and closing of the buildings according to established procedures
Accurately complete any required paperwork including but not limited to, dog park applications, annual pass memberships, facility rentals, timecards, inspections, incident reports and bank draft forms
Responsible for cleanliness and general appearance of work site in order to provide a positive image between department and community
Report to work on time with a positive, friendly attitude wearing professional attire/uniform and name badge
Adhere to department policy and procedure, including time off and office policies
Assist supervisor who recruits, hires, and trains, evaluates, disciplines, and advises on-site personnel and volunteers
Must be willing to work at all park facilities when needed, including emergency situations
Monitor park activities and report to Park Manager, Park Rangers, and DPW Maintenance
Attend meetings and trainings as required
Respond to safety and emergency situations. Schedule and implement facility rentals
Must maintain confidentiality at all times
This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities that management may deem necessary from time to time
Qualification
Required
Must have completed at least two (2) years of college OR three years of relevant work experience with focus in natural resources, wildlife ecology or related field or at least three (3) years of relevant work experience
Must be 21 years of age
Ability to develop and present effective presentations to a variety of audiences, and effectively communicate with park visitors, volunteers, co-workers, and the public through verbal and written methods
Knowledge of basic computer programs, cash handling, timecards, and other administrative duties
Must be self-motivated and able to work productively with limited supervision
Must be available to work a flexible schedule: including weekends, evenings, and holidays
Must be able to work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions
Valid driver's license required
Candidate must be comfortable working within a diverse organization and have a fluency in and commitment to matters of equity and inclusion
Benefits
Optional Life Insurance Employee Only (rates per $1,000 per month)
With the PERF My Choice: Retirement Savings plan, the ASA is split up into two parts:
All employees hired/rehired after to 1/1/2022 have a choice to select the PERF Hybrid plan (3% + Pension) or the INPRS My Choice: Retirement Savings plan (3% + 1% Contribution).
The pension portion of the retirement benefit is funded by contributions made by the employer over the course of the employee's career and separate from the annuity savings account.
Employees enrolled in the PERF Hybrid plan are eligible for retirement benefits at age sixty-five (65) if they have ten (10) or more years of creditable service.
With fifteen (15) or more years of creditable service, the employee may retire as early as age fifty (50) with a reduced pension.
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
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Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
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Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
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