Natural Resource Educator

Position Title: Natural Resource Educator

Location: Huntley Meadows Park 3701 Lockheed Blvd, Alexandria, VA 22306

Hours: Part-time, year-round position. Average of 25-30 hours a week, depending on season and program demand. Includes weekday, weekend, and evening shifts.

Salary: $16-$20/hour, dependent on experience. Limited benefits are available. 

Overview: Huntley Meadows Park and Historic Huntley are comprised of over 1500 acres of forest, meadow, and wetland habitat, as well as several historic buildings. A unique opportunity to develop programs and interpretive materials for future programming

Duties:

• Looking for a year-round, part-time naturalist to conduct programming for audiences of all ages. 
• Groups can include school field trips, home school groups, scout groups, the public, birthday parties, camps, events, themed class series, and special request programs. 
• Other responsibilities may include public outreach, maintaining and obtaining training, animal care, light maintenance, and manager on duty shifts.

Minimum Qualifications: 

• College degree or experience equivalent
• Programming experience with different age groups (including elementary school aged and adults)
• Experience and knowledge base regarding nature and cultural resources
• Experience creating interpretive materials (lesson plans, fliers, signage, etc.)
• Valid driver’s license/good driving record
• Proficient with Microsoft Word and PowerPoint programs

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Any combination of education and experience equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in natural, life, or physical sciences, natural history, education, or a closely related field and six months’ experience creating and presenting interpretive programs for children ages 2-12 years old. 
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. 
• Fully bilingual in English and Spanish. 
• Ability to deal effectively with citizen inquiries and questions. 
• Experience working in a public park and operating park facilities, buildings, etc., leading park tours, and with outreach and promotion/advertising. 
• Experience driving cart vehicles, public safety issues, and have First Aid and CPR training.

Note: *This position is scheduled to work a minimum 1,040 hours and no more than a maximum of 1,560 hours in a calendar year. This position is eligible to receive limited benefits, including: Medical/Vision/Dental Insurance Coverage, Flexible Spending Program, and Deferred Compensation.

To apply: Please send your resume to KarenRoos@FairfaxCounty.gov

Necessary Special Requirements: The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check to the satisfaction of the employer. 

If you have any questions, please email FCPAJOBS@Fairfaxcounty.gov or visit us online at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/jobs-internships

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact 703-324-4900 for assistance. TTY 703-222-7314. EEO/AA/TTY.  

Fairfax County Park Authority prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, political affiliation, or military status in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce.