Alapocas Run​/Wilmington State Park Lead Positions

Introduction

The land that became Alapocas Run State Park was donated to the city of Wilmington in the early 1900s by local industrialist William Bancroft. Alapocas Run became a state park in 2002.

Lead Naturalist - The position will provide and develop school and public programming in addition to coordinating special events. Work is performed indoors and outdoors under various weather conditions. Applicants must be available to work weekends, evenings and holidays as scheduled.

Lead Rock Climbing Instructor - Position will instruct outdoor rock climbing programs for park visitors and includes being the camp director for summer rock climbing camps. Work is performed outdoors. Weekends and holidays are scheduled to meet facility needs. For Camp Positions, Monday through Friday will be needed throughout the camp season. Additional work on weekends and holidays may be scheduled.

Lead Naturalist

• Develops and facilitates educational programs for schools and special events.
• Leads school environmental education programs tied to state standards to increase student understanding of Delaware’s natural and cultural resources.
• Delivers interpretive programs to participants of all ages in a variety of contexts.
• Helps coordinate and implement special events held at Alapocas Run and Wilmington State Parks.
• Assists in grant and program attendance tracking.
• Provides general customer service and park information to visitors.
• Develops and maintains exhibits, park bulletin boards and educational materials.
• Must be able to occasionally climb stairs (Rockford Tower has 130 stairs that must be climbed).
• Must be able to work independently and think critically.
• Supports the Interpretive Program Manager in the supervision of interns and other programming staff.

Lead Rock Climbing Instructor

• Conducts rock climbing programs for camps, groups, and the public.
• Supervises camp counselors and rock climbing instructors.
• Supervises campers aged 8-15 years old.
• Maintains rock climbing equipment and associated paperwork.
• Conducts camp games, activities and crafts.
• Provides excellent customer service to both internal and external customers.
• Conducts programs in all weather and uneven terrain.
• Ensures a fun, educational and safe environment for participants and staff.
• Must demonstrate responsibility, dependability, and good communication skills.
• Performs other related work as required.

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

• One year experience planning and delivering interpretive programs for adults and children.
• One year experience coordinating and promoting special events or initiatives.
• One year experience supervising staff or interns.
• 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, cancelled, or disqualified).

• 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 rock climbing through training, top‑rope climbing, rappelling or equivalent experience at a gym, rock climbing camps or other specialty groups.
• Knowledge of various recreational activities such as hiking, mountain biking or boating.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license (not suspended, revoked, cancelled, or disqualified).

• DNREC does not provide sponsorship for holders of H-1B Visas.
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Applicants must provide evidence of current immunizations within the last ten years, including measles, rubella and mumps for employees born after 1958.
• Criminal background check is required; applicants may be required to pay for the check.
• As a condition of hire, employees must provide documentation for current immunizations.

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.