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 – The 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.

• Develop and facilitate educational programs for schools and special events.
• Lead school environmental education programs tied to state standards to increase student understanding of Delaware’s natural and cultural resources.
• Deliver interpretive programs to participants of all ages in a variety of contexts.
• Help coordinate and implement special events held at Alapocas Run and Wilmington State Parks.
• Assist in grant and program attendance tracking.
• Provide general customer service and park information to visitors.
• Develop and maintain exhibits, park bulletin boards and educational materials.
• Must be able to occasionally climb stairs.
• Must be able to work independently and think critically.
• Support the Interpretive Program Manager in the supervision of interns and other programming staff.

• Conduct rock climbing programs for camps, groups, and the public.
• Supervise camp counselors and rock‑climbing instructors.
• Supervise campers aged 8–15 years old.
• Maintain rock climbing equipment and associated paperwork.
• Conduct camp games, activities and crafts.
• Provide excellent customer service to both internal and external customers.
• Conduct programs in all weather and uneven terrain.
• Ensure a fun, educational and safe environment for participants and staff.
• Must demonstrate responsibility, dependability, and good communication skill.
• Perform other related work as required.

Lead Naturalist

• 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, or cancelled, or disqualified from driving).

Lead Rock Climbing Instructor

• At least 20 years of age.
• One year experience working in a camp program for children or young adults.
• One year experience supervising groups, staff or volunteers.
• Knowledge of rock climbing through training, school facility in top rope, rappelling or equivalent work 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, 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. This 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‑1 B visas. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Criminal background check: a satisfactory criminal background check is required as a condition of hire. As a condition of hire, the employee shall provide evidence of current immunizations within the last 10 years, including measles, rubella and mumps for employees born after 1958.

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