Summer Naturalist Intern
Posted
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01/02/2024
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County
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Jones
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Location
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Center Junction ,Iowa
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Salary
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15.44/hour
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Deadline
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02/22/2024
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Description
Essential Job Duties
& Responsibilities: Assist with and/or develop, organize, and present
environmental education programs, field trip outings,
and volunteer events for the public,
civic and conservation groups, youth groups,
daycares, and schools. Assist with Nature Center
exhibit/display creation and maintenance. Assist with the maintenance and care
of the Nature Center's live educational animals . Open and staff the Central Park
Nature Center on rotating weekends during the summer months. Assist with habitat
management practices such as interpretive pollinator garden care, prairie
shrub/small tree removal, seed harvest, invasive species removal/control, and
trail maintenance. Create press releases, social media
posts, and flyers for upcoming educational programs and events. Attends mandatory safety training and
staff meetings. Perform other related tasks and
duties, as directed by the Naturalist or Executive Director.
General Knowledge, Skills and Ability Requirements: Must be 18 or older to apply. Have a beginning
knowledge of environmental themes and issues, outdoor skills, recreation
programs, basic ecology, field identification, and natural history. Work outside in a
variety of weather and terrain conditions, stand for prolonged periods of time,
and lift 40 pounds. Must be professional, courteous,
respectful, dependable, and trustworthy. Operate standard
office equipment and related hardware and software; basic
keyboard/typing skills, ability
to maintain related records, reports and files; ability
to prepare technical
reports; and the ability to communicate ideas effectively and accurately (spelling/grammar) both orally and in writing
in English. Can establish and
maintain effective professional working relationships with community officials,
co-workers, volunteers, program participants, and the public. Preference given to
applicants with at least one year of college; preferably in a conservation,
environmental science, education, or other related field. Have a valid driver's license and
dependable mode of transportation. Employees will undergo post-offer, pre-employment background checks
prior to employment.
This position could also be considered as a split position with the seasonal conservation aide positions (20 hrs per position for a 40 hour work week position.)
Beginning as early as May 6, 2024 and Ending as last as August 30, 2024 (beginning and end dates are flexible within the this timeframe)
Submit a Jones County application, cover letter, resume, and references to Jones County Conservation, Attn: Naturalist, 12515 Central Park Rd, Center Junction IA 52212 or email: naturalist@jonescountyiowa.org. Contact Michele at (563) 487-3541 Extension 3 for additional information
Qualifications
18 years or older, a beginning knowledge of environmental themes, basic ecology, field identification and natural history, a valid driver's license
To Apply
https://www.jonescountyiowa.gov/employment/
Submit a Jones County application, cover letter, resume, references to Jones County Conservation, Attn: Naturalist, 12515 Central Park Rd, Center Junction IA 52212 or email: naturalist@jonescountyiowa.org