Seasonal Interpreter Naturalist

Job Description:

Seasonal Interpreter Naturalist

Description

We respect and embrace the experiences, knowledge and contributions of our team members. We strive for a culture of belonging and balance by upholding our values : stewardship, integrity, collaboration, respect and innovation. We are passionate about Missouri, our role to preserve, protect and enhance our environment and we are committed to serving its citizens. We believe our mission and vision serves a greater purpose and will be felt for generations to come.

This position will be located at the Nature Center at Roaring River State Park 12716 Farm Road 2239 Cassville, MO 65625. Must be able to work a flexible schedule to include holidays, weekends, and evening shifts.

This is a temporary, seasonal position, not to exceed 1,000 hours total during the length of the employment.

Duration of Assignment: April-October 2026

• Assist, develop, and deliver interpretive programming for school groups, organizations and the public.
• Clean and maintain the Nature Center (exhibits, bathroom, lobby, etc.)
• Maintain hiking trails (i.e., clearing trails, flagging trails, etc.)
• Partake in stewardship opportunities, such as removing invasive species and flora/fauna surveys within the park.
• Assist with park maintenance projects/restroom cleaning/special events/camp fee office, as needed.

To be successful in this position, a candidate will need the following skills:

• Interpretation (Resources) : Ability to coordinate, manage and direct interpretive or educational programing related to natural or cultural resources in a way that conveys significance to visitors; connecting them to personal relevance, shared learning, meeting specific learning objectives (i.e. educator or community needs), informing public about compliance and safety, supporting management of natural or cultural resources representative of national heritage, and enhancing mutual understanding for individual and social benefit.
• Oral and Written Communication : Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, consider the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral and written presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately.
• Flexibility : Is open to change and new information; rapidly adapts to new information, changing conditions, or unexpected obstacles.
• Self-Management : Sets well-defined and realistic personal goals; displays a high level of initiative, effort, and commitment towards completing assignments in a timely manner; works with minimal supervision; is motivated to achieve; demonstrates responsible behavior.
• Computer Skills : Uses computers, software applications, databases, and automated systems to accomplish work.
• Decision Making : Makes sound, well-informed, and objective decisions; perceives the impact and implications of decisions; commits to action, even in uncertain situations, to accomplish organizational goals; causes change.
• Physical Strength and Agility : Ability to bend, lift, climb, stand, and walk for long periods of time; ability to perform moderately heavy laboring work.

Lack of post-secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant.

Experience to be gained:

• Ability to give successful interpretation programs.
• Ability to identify common exotic plants and management practices with invasive species.
• Ability to work a job with diverse duties.
• Trail maintenance and best natural resource management practices.

Forrest Brumm, at 417-342-0706 or forrest.brumm@dnr.mo.gov

Or

Sally Namassy, Recruiter at dnr.recruiter@dnr.mo.gov

Salary:

$15.00 per Hour