Park Naturalist jobs in Massachusetts
Park Naturalist plans, develops, and conducts programs to inform the public of historical, natural, and scientific features concerning national, state, or local parks. May require a bachelor's degree and 2-4 years of experience in the field or in a related area. Being a Park Naturalist is familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Additionally, Park Naturalist performs a variety of complicated tasks. Typically reports to a supervisor/manager. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
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Teacher Naturalist
- Dennis Yarmouth Regional School District
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Truro, MA
FULL_TIME
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START DATE: September 7, 2024 through June 8, 2025
SCHEDULE: Work week during residential programs is Monday 8 am through Friday 2 pm. Each Teacher/Naturalist has one day (9:30-4:30) and one evening (after 7 pm) off during the work week. Weeks that are day programs only have daily hours Monday- Friday 8 am to 4 pm. Weekends are free.
COMPENSATION: Salary is based on days worked over the entire year and is paid bi-weekly.
All internal applicants who are interested in this position should apply within ten days of this posting.
All applicants must be fingerprinted prior to hiring. Additional information regarding fingerprinting including scheduling an appointment may be found on our website. A CORI application must be completed with our Central Office.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.- Teacher/Naturalists lead 3 hikes/lessons per day for their teaching group.
- Teachers develop and present experiential lessons based on the MA Education Frameworks.
- Lessons are centered on the local environments (Beach & Dune, Dune Forest, Kettlehole Pond, Saltmarsh, Freshwater Swamps) and history (Pilgrims, Shipwrecks & U.S. Lifesaving Service).
- Lessons also include: Nightwalk, Group Dynamics, and Pizza Making.
- Teachers are also responsible on a rotating basis for helping with meal preparation and serving, bedtime duties, group supervision during short bus trips to various natural and historical areas of the outer Cape, and the overall care and maintenance of the facility.
- B.S. or equivalent experience required.
- Current CPR & First Aid certification.
- Love of being outdoors in all kinds of weather on the great outer beach of the Cape Cod National Seashore.
- Background/experience in teaching, natural history interpretation, marine science, or general ecology strongly recommended.
- Experience with youth, residential education, and facilitating team building preferred.
- Candidates with certification in Wilderness first-aid or currently holding a CDL are strongly encouraged to apply.
PRIMARY JOB CONTACT:
Eleanor Moody, Director of the NEED Academy
NEED Academy
111 N Pamet Rd
Truro, Massachusetts 02666
Phone: (508) 349-3475 - 2 Months Ago
Recreation Attendant (Park Monitor)
- The Adventure Park
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Sandwich, MA
TEMPORARY
- NOW HIRINGPark Monitors are the eyes and ears of The Adventure Park at Heritage Museums & Gardens. Your primary responsibility is to ensure the safety and well-being of Park guests, as well as providi...
- 1 Month Ago
Restaurants Expediter - Fenway Park
- Fenway Park
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Boston, MA
FULL_TIME
- The Restaurant Expediter will work with both Front of House and Back of House staff alongside management to ensure food quality and presentation meets restaurant standards; maintain cash receipts and ...
- 20 Days Ago
Park
- Aramark
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Boston, MA
FULL_TIME
- Job Description Aramark at Fenway Park is excited to be hiring part-time Warehouse Prep workers! Warehouse Prep workers will assist in a concessions production kitchen. This position will report direc...
- 14 Days Ago
Intern - Plainridge Park Casino
- Plainridge Park Casino
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Plainville, MA
INTERN
- WE’RE CHANGING ENTERTAINMENT. COME JOIN US. We’re always looking for talent that believes in having fun. At PENN Entertainment, you’ll get to be a part of an exciting industry, where the days and nigh...
- 5 Days Ago
Park Ranger (General)
- US National Park Service
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Wellfleet, MA
FULL_TIME
- Duties Provides diverse visitor services including general information, visitor assistance, fee collection, and medical care appropriate to the level of training. Assisting visitors with lockouts, jum...
- 11 Days Ago
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Large Animal Research Station Summer Naturalist Tour Guides
- University of Alaska System
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Fairbanks, AK
- The R.G. White Large Animal Research Station (LARS) has a broad mission to support research, education, and outreach on ...
- 6/11/2024 12:00:00 AM
Naturalist, Temporary Education Specialist II - Outdoor Education
- Los Angeles County Office Of Education
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Downey, CA
- About the Employer Welcome to the Los Angeles County Office of Education! Thank you for your interest in joining the LAC...
- 6/11/2024 12:00:00 AM
Naturalist, Education Specialist II - Outdoor Education
- Los Angeles County Office of Education
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Downey, CA
- Salary: $20.00 Hourly Location : Wrightwood, CA Job Type: Part-time Job Number: PE24-OutdoorEd Department: Ed Services D...
- 6/10/2024 12:00:00 AM
Part-Time Summer Camp Assistant Naturalist - Shaver's Creek Environmental Center
- Penn State University
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Petersburg, PA
- APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to W...
- 6/9/2024 12:00:00 AM
Parks Recreation and Open Spaces Recreation Specialist
- Miami-Dade County, FL
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Miami, FL
- Minimum Qualifications High school diploma or GED. One year of experience in developing, directing or conducting interpr...
- 6/8/2024 12:00:00 AM
Naturalist II - Farm Park Manager
- County of Baltimore Maryland
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Towson, MD
- Pay Schedule VI, Grade 28, Regular Schedule: 35 hours per week. A vacancy exists in the Department of Recreation and Par...
- 6/8/2024 12:00:00 AM
2023-2024 SCICON SUBSTITUTE: Custodian, Licensed Vocational Nurse, Cook, Cook's Helper, Naturalist/Guide
- Tulare County Office Of Education
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Visalia, CA
- Experience: Previous experience is desired. Education Required: High school diploma or the equivalent; LVN certificate a...
- 6/8/2024 12:00:00 AM
Naturalist
- Marriott International, Inc
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Dana Point, CA
- Job Number 24099063 Job Category Golf, Fitness, & Entertainment Location The Ritz-Carlton Laguna Niguel, One Ritz Carlto...
- 6/6/2024 12:00:00 AM
About Massachusetts
Massachusetts is the 7th-smallest state in the United States. It is located in the New England region of the northeastern United States and has an area of 10,555 square miles (27,340 km2), 25.7% of which is water. Several large bays distinctly shape its coast. Boston is the largest city, at the inmost point of Massachusetts Bay, and the mouth of the Charles River.
Despite its small size, Massachusetts features numerous topographically distinctive regions. The large coastal plain of the Atlantic Ocean in the eastern section of the state contains Greater Boston, along with most of the state's po...
Source: Wikipedia (as of 04/11/2019). Read more from Wikipedia
Income Estimation for Park Naturalist jobs
$52,997 to $80,473
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