State of Missouri · 14 hours ago
Seasonal Interpreter/Naturalist - 7070532
Knob Noster, MO
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelThe State of Missouri is committed to preserving and enhancing the environment and is seeking a Seasonal Interpreter/Naturalist for Knob Noster State Park. The role involves assisting with park interpretation, conducting educational programs, performing trail maintenance, and providing excellent customer service to visitors.
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Responsibilities
You will be assisting the State Park staff with park interpretation, and you will get to actively learn about the park’s operations, cultural and natural resources stewardship activities, and historical research
Prepare, develop, and conduct interpretive programming for a variety of visitors of all ages and sizes
Perform trail maintenance (trail trimming, removing downed trees, etc.)
Partake in stewardship activities around the park, such as removing invasive species and flora/fauna surveys within the park
Manage cleaning of the visitor center exhibits, bathrooms, lobby, etc
Implement positive visitor center services and excellent customer service to park visitors
Assist with our reservation system and souvenir sales using a computerized reservation and "Point of Sale" system
Assist with trail runs on the Katy Trail and the Rock Island Trail
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Ability to coordinate, manage and direct interpretive or educational programming related to natural or cultural resources in a way that conveys significance to visitors; connecting them to personal relevance, shared learning, meeting specific learning objectives (i.e. educator or community needs), informing public about compliance and safety, supporting management of natural or cultural resources representative of national heritage, and enhancing mutual understanding for individual and social benefit
Basic knowledge of the concepts, principles, and theories of natural and cultural features along with special ecological stewardship requirements; capable of gaining experience in performing stewardship tasks required for strenuous outdoor work; ability to appear before the public, makes clear and convincing oral presentations; give out general information, conduct interpretive educational programs and conduct tours about natural and cultural history in an effective way
Makes sound, well-informed, and objective decisions; perceives the impact and implications of decisions; commits to action, even in uncertain situations, to accomplish organizational goals; causes change
Is open to change and new information; rapidly adapts to new information, changing conditions, or unexpected obstacles
Encourages and facilitates cooperation, pride, trust, and group identity; fosters commitment and team spirit; works with others to achieve goals
Preferred
Must be able to lift 50lbs and walk over uneven terrain for long periods of time
Experience with power equipment (i.e. weed eater, chainsaw, backpack sprayers, etc.) preferred [Needed trainings will be provided]
Attending (or attended) a college or university with at least a freshman standing and majoring in any of the natural sciences, history, cultural resource management, outdoor recreation, or interpretive services
Ability to give successful programs based on the National Association of Interpretation standards
Ability to identify common exotic plants and management practices with invasive species
Trail maintenance and best natural resource management practices
Attend the Spring Interpretive Training May 18-21 where you will join informative sessions, network with peers, and participate in team building
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