White Clay Creek Multiple Naturalist/Camp Positions

 

 

The White Clay Creek was named a National Wild and Scenic River by the National Park Service in 2000, which added an additional layer of protection to the area.

 

Click here to learn more about the White Clay Creek State Park

 

A variety of seasonal park positions may be available at White Clay Creek State Park, which may include the following:

1. Park Naturalist: Duties of this job include leading school programs (most often 1st to 3rd grade geology, soil science and watersheds) leading weekday or weekend nature programs, and special events.  Must be available 3-4 weekday mornings per week and 2-3 weekend dates (Friday evening, Saturday or Sunday daytime) per month. 
2. Adventure Camp Director/Assistant Director: responsible for planning lessons, coordinating activities and work weekly themed summer adventure camps at White Clay Creek State Park. These camps are for children 7 years to 15 years old.
3. Discover Camp Director/Assistant Director: The main duties of this job are to plan lessons, coordinate activities and work weekly themed summer discovery camps at White Clay Creek State Park. These camps are for children 4-8 years old.

Work is performed indoors and outdoors, weekends, evenings and holidays as scheduled to meet facility needs.  

For Camp positions - Monday through Friday will be needed throughout the camp season.  Additional work on weekends, evenings and holidays may be scheduled.

Essential functions are fundamental, core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, incumbents can complete job duties of similar kind not specifically listed here.

• May develop and facilitate educational programs for schools and special events.
• May lead school environmental education programs tied to state standards to increase student understanding of Delaware’s natural and cultural resources.
• May deliver interpretive programs to participants of all ages in a variety of contexts.
• Provides general customer service and park information to visitors.
• Distributes interpretive publications.
• May lead educational and recreational hikes, canoe and kayak trips plus programs for park visitors.
• May include live animal care and handling.
• Must be able to demonstrate responsibility, dependability and good communication skills.
• Maintain a positive attitude.
• Other duties as assigned.

Please attach a resume with your online application or use the resume tab in DEL to provide a detailed description of how your education, training and/or experience meets each job requirement including employer, experience/responsibilities and dates (month/year) of employment/training.

Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:

Park Naturalist

1. Six months experience planning and delivering interpretive programs for adults and children.
2. Six months experience coordinating and promoting special events or initiatives.
3. Knowledge of public speaking or interpretation.
4. Knowledge of natural history, anthropology, entomology, ornithology, cultural history, recreation science, and/or ecology.
5. Possession of a valid driver's license (not suspended, revoked or cancelled, or disqualified from driving).

Camp Director/Assistant Director

1. Must be at least 20 years of age.
2. One year experience working in a camp program for children or young adults.
3. One year experience in supervising groups, staff or volunteers.
4. Knowledge of various recreational activities such as hiking, mountain biking, boating, rock climbing or swimming.
5. Knowledge of local plants, animals or history.
6. Possession of a valid driver’s license (not suspended, revoked or cancelled, or disqualified from driving).

This posting may be closed on or before 06/09/2020 upon filling the vacant positions.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.  DNREC does not provide sponsorship for holders of H-1 B Visas.

Criminal background check:  A satisfactory criminal background check is required as a condition of hire.  The recruiting agency may require the applicant to pay for the criminal background check as part of the conditional offer of hire.

As a condition of hire, applicants for this position must successfully pass a Swim assessment.       

The application and resume are evaluated based upon a rating of your education, training and experience as they relate to the job requirements of the position.  It is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application and the resume to include dates of employment, job title and job duties.  For education and training, list name of educational provider, training course titles and summary of course content.   Narrative information supplied in response to the questions must be supported by the information supplied on the application including your employment, education and training history as it relates to the job requirements.

Once you have submitted your application on-line, all future correspondence related to your application will be sent via email.  Please keep your contact information current.  You may also view all correspondence sent to you by the State of Delaware in the “My Applications” tab at statejobs.delaware.gov.

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