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Naturalist Program Specialist

Employer
Huntington Beach State Park (SC Dept of Parks, Recreation and Tourism)
Job Description, Responsibilities and Required Qualifications or Skills

Job Description:
The Nature Center at Huntington Beach State Park is seeking a Naturalist Program Specialist to join our team. This is a non-permanent field position working a 40-hour rotating schedule, including weekends and holidays.

Position Responsibilities:

• Plan and present engaging interpretive programs for school groups and the general public on topics such as alligators, birds, seashells, reptiles, marine life, salt marsh ecosystems, and more.

• Assist with natural resource management projects including sea turtle nest protection, shorebird monitoring, invasive species surveys, and pollinator garden maintenance.

• Help maintain Nature Center exhibits and interpretive signage.

• Provide daily care and feeding for live educational animals, including snakes, turtles, fish, an alligator, and marine invertebrates

Qualifications:

• Associate’s degree or higher required
• Ability to work outdoors in hot, wet, or muddy conditions
• Familiarity with local wildlife, marine life, or coastal history preferred
• On-the-job training provided
• Must be able to stand, sit, and walk on uneven terrain
• Must be able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing

Job Field:
Parks, Recreation and Tourism
Wildlife
Job Type:
Seasonal, Temporary, Internship
Location Detail:
Murrells Inlet, SC
Salary:
$10.50/hr
Job Benefits:

How to apply:

Please send your resume to Mike Walker, Interpretive Ranger at mwalker@scprt.com.

Application Deadline:

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