Intermittent Naturalist Aide; Burr Oak
Listed on 2026-02-12
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Government
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Outdoor/Nature/Animal Care
Outdoor / Nature, Environmental Science
What We Need
We are seeking energetic, passionate people who enjoy the outdoors and want to play a key role for the position of intermittent Naturalist Aide within the Division of Parks & Watercraft, headquartered at Burr Oak State Park, assigned to Morgan County. The address is 10220 Burr Oak Lodge Rd, Glouster, OH 45732. To learn more about Burr Oak State Park, please visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..
WhatYou Will Do
- Research, develop & plan interpretive & recreational programs
- Assist groups, clubs & schools with park projects
- Plan & coordinate special events (e.g. workshops, community festivals)
- Assist with maintaining trails, nature center & park office
- Perform public relations & marketing activities
- Hourly pay of $21.19/hr.
Limited to 1000 hours in a fiscal year.
Work Hours and Conditions- Works outside exposed to weather, venomous reptiles or infectious animal bites & scratches
- Must be able to provide own transportation
- Successful completion of an annual seasonal naturalist training session is required to remain in the classification after employment.
This is a maximum duration, 1000-hour intermittent (unclassified) position for the Division of Parks & Watercraft. This intermittent position will remain at step 1 of the pay range. This intermittent position is not eligible for benefits (e.g., vision, dental, life, health insurance, holiday pay, leave accruals [vacation, personal, sick], any other paid leave, shift differential, pay supplements, etc.). 1 course or 3 months.
exp. in biology; 1 course or 3 months. exp. in botany; 1 course or 3 months. exp. in zoology; 1 course or 3 months. exp. in outdoor safety practices; 1 course or 3 months. exp. in public relations. Or equivalent of minimum class qualifications for employment noted above.
Natural Resources
OrganizationNatural Resources
Agency Contact Name and InformationAllie.
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Did you know Ohio operates 76 state parks, manages over 750,000 acres of diverse wildlife land and more than 2 million acres of water? That’s just the tip of the iceberg of what we do at the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) as we seek to ensure a balance between wise use and protection of our natural resources for the benefit of all!
Across our 12 divisions and support services, we employ office staff, law enforcement officers, geologists, biologists, engineers, attorneys, communicators, managers, and so much more. Whatever your passion, we likely have a position to fit it and pathways for advancement! Working at ODNR is a special experience. Our employees are afforded opportunities to participate in public events at parks, nature preserves, wildlife areas, and annually at the Natural Resources Park at the Ohio State Fair!
We routinely have Lunch and Learn events at our Assembly Center which are streamed on Teams Live as are monthly updates with our Director .
Ongoing
Primary LocationUnited States of America-OHIO-Morgan County-Mc Connelsville
Compensation$21.19/hr
SchedulePart-time
Work HoursVaries, Includes Weekends
Classified IndicatorUnclassified
UnionOCSEA
Primary Job SkillNatural Resources
Technical SkillsLearning and Development, Education
Professional SkillsCustomer Focus, Public Speaking, Situational Awareness
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