Naturalist Intern for summer of 2024

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Naturalist Intern for summer of 2024

Salary

$13.52 - $14.56 Hourly

Location

New London, WI

Job Type

Seasonal

Job Number

2402896

Department

Parks

Opening Date

03/25/2024

Typical Work Hours/Shift:

Typically Tuesday – Friday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM. Occasional weekends and evenings.

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CORE VALUES

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Better Together Inspire unity by promoting collaboration, trust and respect

Create Progress Encourage growth through innovation to advance and succeed

Support Through Compassion Prioritize one another through communication, inclusion and transparency to bolster our community

Position Purpose

The Naturalist Intern assists the staff naturalists in all facets of the educational and recreational programs as well as upkeep of trails and property of the Outagamie County Parks System at Mosquito Hill Nature Center. Position starts in May 2024.

Hour are typically Tuesday – Friday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM.

Occasional weekends and evenings.

This position is located at Mosquito Hill in New London, Wisconsin.

Key Responsibilities

• *Assist or lead age-appropriate ecology and outdoor programs for children and/or the general public.

• Research program topics/activities and develop new educational/recreational programs.

• Develop and maintain educational displays.

• Assist with daily operations of the nature center grounds and interpretive building.

• Some weekend work required.

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Education/Certifications/Experience Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old.

• Must have a valid driver's license.

• Must have the ability to lift items of 50 lbs. or more several times per shift.

• Enrollment at a college with emphasis in a natural resource field or education program is preferred.

  Outagamie County offers Benefit options and paid time off for team members that work 20+ or more hours per week. Learn more today by visiting: https://www.outagamie.org/government/departments-f-m/human-resources/employee-benefits-booklet

OUTAGAMIE COUNTY IS AN EQUAL-OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT, THE COUNTY WILL PROVIDE REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS TO QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES AND ENCOURAGES BOTH PROSPECTIVE EMPLOYEES AND INCUMBENTS TO DISCUSS POTENTIAL ACCOMMODATIONS WITH THE EMPLOYER.