Fish & Wildlife DuPont Nature Center Naturalist II

Introduction

The DuPont Nature Center is an aquatic education facility located on the Mispillion Harbor near Slaughter Beach. The Center is designed to connect visitors with the Delaware Bayshore region and includes an observation deck that overlooks the harbor. Interior exhibits and aquaria highlight the Delaware Bay’s natural history and ecology with a focus on the incredible phenomenon of spawning horseshoe crabs and migratory shorebirds that visit the harbor each spring.

For more information about the DuPont Nature Center, visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

This position develops, organizes, and facilitates interpretive programming for school/group field trips and public programs at the DuPont Nature Center (DNC), as well as interacts with nature center visitors, assists with special events at the DNC and develops educational information, print media, displays and exhibits. Job duties also include assisting with the care and maintenance of aquariums and live aquatic species.

Work may be performed outdoors under various weather conditions.

• Provides educational material and technical information to groups and students.
• Provides educational material and programs about fishing techniques, safety and equipment.
• Maintains program equipment and materials.
• Provides general customer service and information to visitors.
• Assists with special events and outreach programs.
• May assist with drafting social media posts.
• May assist in overseeing the work of volunteers.
• Ability to work in an outdoor setting with a large amount of walking.
• Must be able to demonstrate responsibility, dependability, professionalism and good communication skills, and interact as a team member with other staff and volunteers.
• Care and maintenance of aquariums and aquatic species.
• Maintains a positive attitude.
• Other duties as assigned.

Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:

• Experience working with children and young adults such as academic/athletic tutoring, camp counselor, youth volunteer, classroom assistant or education teacher.
• Six months experience in using standard computer software programs for word processing, Excel or Publisher.
• Knowledge of public speaking or interpretation.
• Knowledge of Aquatic or Environmental Science.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license (not suspended, revoked or cancelled, or disqualified from driving).

This posting may be closed on or before the listed closing date upon filling the vacant position(s). This is a Casual/Seasonal position which is a non-pension eligible position without healthcare and/or other benefits.

DNREC does not provide sponsorship for holders of H-1 B Visas. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The State of Delaware Executive Branch participates in the Federal E‑Verify system where the State will provide the federal government with each new hire’s Form I‑9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For more information refer to our job seeker resources.

A satisfactory criminal background check is required as a condition of hire. The recruiting agency may require the applicant to pay for the criminal background check as part of the conditional offer of hire.

All new hires are required to report to the Statewide New Employee Orientation (SNEO) on their first day of employment. Sessions are held at designated locations in Kent or New Castle County.

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process. TDD users may request an auxiliary aid or service by calling (800) 232‑5470 or by visiting  You may also call (302) 739‑5458 or email  for additional applicant services support.

The State of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage and seek out a workforce representative of Delaware including race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.