Alapocas Run State Park Programing/Collections Positions

The land that became Alapocas Run State Park was donated to the city of Wilmington in the early 1900s by local industrialist William Bancroft. Alapocas Run became a state park in 2002.

A variety of seasonal park positions may be available at ARSP/WSP, which may include the following:

1. Lead Park Naturalist Program Specialist IV ($15.75 - $18.75): position will provide and develop school and public programs and assist in the coordination of special events and coordination of special events at Alapocas Run and Wilmington State Parks.
2. Folk Art Collections Specialist ($13.75 – $16.75) - will develop and present public and group programming based on the Delaware Folk Art Collection. This position will also assist in the implementation of regular preventative conservation measures to items in collection and understand and follow the policy/procedures for curation.

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

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.

Lead Park Naturalist Program Specialist IV

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

Folk Art Collections Specialist

• Develop and present public and group programming based on Delaware Folk Art Collection.
• Assist in the implementation of regular preventative conservation measures to items in collection.
• Familiarity with collections management policy & procedure development, and experience with proper methods for museum registration, object care and storage, and loans.
• 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:

Program Specialist IV

1. One year experience planning and delivering interpretive programs for adults and children.
2. One year experience in supervising groups, staff or volunteers.
3. One year experience coordinating and promoting special events or initiatives
4. Knowledge of various recreational activities such as hiking, mountain biking, boating, rock climbing or swimming.
5. Knowledge of natural history, anthropology, entomology, ornithology, cultural history, recreation science, and/or ecology.
6. Possession of a valid driver’s license (not suspended, revoked or cancelled, or disqualified from driving).

Folk Art Collections Specialist

1. One year experience planning and delivering art education programs for adults and children.
2. Six months experience coordinating and promoting special events or initiatives.
3. Knowledge with collections management policy & procedure development, and experience with proper methods for museum registration, object care and storage, and loans.
4. Knowledge of public speaking or interpretation.
5. Possession of a valid driver's license (not suspended, revoked or cancelled, or disqualified from driving).

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.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The State of Delaware Executive Branch participates in the Federal E-Verify system where the State will provide the federal government with each new hires Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For more information refer to our job seeker resources.

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

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process.  To request an auxiliary aid or service please call (302) 739-5458. TDD users should call the Delaware Relay Service Number 1-800-232-5460 for assistance.

The State of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage and seek out a workforce representative of Delaware including race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.