Lums Pond State Park Programming Positions

Lums Pond State Park Programming Positions

Join to apply for the Lums Pond State Park Programming Positions role at Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control
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Before the pond existed, St. Georges Creek flowed through the hardwood forest and was the site of several Native American hunting camps. The creek was dammed in the early 1800s when the C & D canal was built. Water from the pond was used to fill the locks of the canal and power a small mill. This area was first used as a state park in 1963.

• Naturalist
  - Program Leader: $17.00 – Responsible for developing and conducting interpretive programs that increase student and visitor awareness of their surrounding environment and foster appreciation of Delaware State Parks’ cultural and natural resources.
• Assistant Camp Director: $17.75 – Plans and coordinates activities for summer camps, assists with supervising campers, camp staff, and the camp program to ensure a fun, positive, and safe camp environment. Daily duties may include supervising and mentoring youth counselors and volunteers. Camp training begins late May/early June. Camps run Monday‑Friday, June through mid‑late August depending on site. Work is performed indoors and outdoors, weekends, evenings, and holidays as scheduled.

• May develop and facilitate educational programs for schools and special events.
• May lead school environmental education programs tied to state standards to increase student understanding of Delaware’s natural and cultural resources.
• May deliver interpretive programs to participants of all ages in a variety of contexts.
• Provides general customer service and park information to visitors.
• Distributes interpretive publications.
• May lead educational and recreational hikes, canoe and kayak trips plus programs for park visitors.
• May include live animal care and handling.
• Must be able to demonstrate responsibility, dependability, and good communication skills.
• Maintain a positive attitude.
• Other duties as assigned.

Please attach a resume with your online application or use the resume tab in DEL to provide a detailed description of how your education, training and/or experience meets each job requirement.

• Six months experience planning and delivering interpretive programs for adults and children.
• Six months experience coordinating and promoting special events or initiatives.
• Knowledge of public speaking or interpretation.
• Knowledge of natural history, anthropology, entomology, ornithology, cultural history, recreation science, and/or ecology.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license (not suspended, revoked or cancelled, or disqualified from driving).

• At least 20 years of age.
• One year experience working in a camp program for children or young adults.
• One year experience in supervising groups, staff or volunteers.
• Knowledge of various recreational activities such as hiking, mountain biking, boating, rock climbing or swimming.
• Knowledge of local plants, animals or history.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license (not suspended, revoked or cancelled, or disqualified from driving).

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

• DNREC does not provide sponsorship for holders of H‑1B 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.
• Criminal background check: A satisfactory criminal background check is required. The recruiting agency may require the applicant to pay for the criminal background check as part of the conditional offer of hire.
• As a condition of hire, applicants must successfully pass a swim assessment.

The application and resume are evaluated based upon a rating of your education, training and experience as they relate to the job requirements. It is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application and the resume to include dates of employment, job title and job duties, as well as educational and training details.

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  Additional assistance can be requested by calling (302) 739‑5458 or emailing .

The State of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage 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.