Clearwater Nature Center - Park Naturalist - Seasonal/Year-Round

The Maryland-National Capital Park & Planning Commission is seeking part-time Park Naturalists for Clearwater Nature Center in Clinton, MD. This seasonal/year-round role (20-30 hours/week) involves providing educational programs on natural history, conducting research, and engaging with visitors. Candidates should have a relevant degree or experience, with a preference for those skilled in environmental education and working with children. Pay ranges from $15.45 to $20.00 per hour.
The Prince George’s County Department of Parks and Recreation, Natural and Historical Resources Division, is currently seeking Seasonal/Intermittent applicants to fill Park Naturalist positions at Clearwater Nature Center in Clinton, Maryland.

This is a part-time 20-30 hours per week, year round position. Must be willing to work weekends and holidays.

This position pays at a rate of $15.45 per hour to $20.00 per hour depending on experience and qualifications.
• Candidate will provide interpretive and educational programs in natural history to various groups such as schools, scouts, general public and summer youth campers.
• Conducts research in various subject matters and upon approval of senior naturalist staff will present the program with the use of various naturalist props.
• Respond to visitor, telephone, and staff inquiries concerning natural history and conservation matters.
• Greets visitors, provides interpretive program information, promotes positive public relations for the nature center programs and encourages public appreciation for the natural environment.

College degree in appropriate field together with progressively responsible management supervisory, and administrative experience which is equal to the management and supervision of a major program or facility; or an equivalent combination of education and experience which demonstrates the applicant's ability to direct and be responsible for a major program and/or facility under a minimum amount of supervision.

Preferred Candidates will possess:
• BA/BS in Education or Science earned or in progress
• Experience working with children.
• Experience in creating and conducting environmental education lessons
• Experience working with and care of captive live animals (birds, reptiles, mammals, invertebrates)
• Maryland natural history knowledge
• Willingness to work outside.
• Superior communication skills; outgoing and friendly
• Organizational ability
• Team player
• CPR/First Aid certification
• Be able to pass a FBI and MD Background check
• Valid driver's license
This position does not provide benefits.

A criminal background investigation will be completed prior to hire.

May be subject to medical, drug and alcohol testing.

The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate a workplace culture of diversity, equity and inclusion without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, gender identity, or any other non-merit factor.

Applicants with Disabilities under the Americans with Disabilities Act.

If you require accommodations or special arrangements due to a qualifying disability, please notify the Recruitment & Selections Services Unit at the time of applications at or 301-454-1411 (Maryland Relay 7-1-1)

M-NCPPC will make all efforts to reasonably accommodate you.