Naturalist; Hueston Woods

Organization

Natural Resources

Feb 13, 2026, 4:59:00 AM

United States of America-OHIO-Preble County-College Corner

Compensation: $22.96/hr

Part-time

Work Hours:

vary, including nights, weekends, holidays

Union: OCSEA

Natural Resources

Technical

Skills:

Parks & Recreation

Professional

Skills:

Customer Focus, Presenting

Who we are: 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.

What we need:

We are seeking energetic, passionate people who enjoy the outdoors and want to play a key role for the position of part-time permanent Naturalist within the Division of Parks & Watercraft
, headquartered at Hueston Woods State Park in Preble County
. The address is 6301 Park Office Road, College Corner, Ohio 45003. To learn more about Hueston Woods State Park, please visit Hueston Woods State Park | Ohio Department of Natural Resources .

Please note that this is a part-time position and is budgeted for approximately 1450 hours/fiscal year.

• Develop, plan & conduct interpretive & recreational programs for the general public & special interest groups;
• Lead visitors on excursions into the park & other ODNR properties;
• Plan & coordinate special events (e.g., workshops, community festivals);
• Coordinate volunteers related to educational programs;
• Perform public relations & marketing activities.
• Starting hourly pay of $22.96/hr. with multiple pay increases over your first 5.5 years of service, with an end salary of $27.92/hr.
• There may also be cost of living adjustments (COLA) applied. Longevity pay supplements begin after five (5) years of state service. For more details, refer to the OCSEA pay range schedule & longevity rates OCSEA Employees | Department of Administrative Services .

UNUSUAL

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Works outside exposed to weather, poisonous reptiles or infectious animal bites, & scratches & unpleasant odors.

• 18 mos. trg. or 18 mos. exp. in preparing &/or presenting educational materials concerning wildlife & plants; 1 course or 3 mos. exp. in public relations; valid driver’s license.
• Or completion of associate degree core coursework in natural sciences (e.g., biology, botany, zoology); valid driver’s license.
• Or 12 mos. exp. as Naturalist Aide, 22540; valid driver’s license.
• Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.
• Job
  
  Skills:
  
  Natural Resources;
  Technical
  
  Skills:
  
  Parks & Recreation;
  Professional
  
  Skills:
  
  Presenting, Customer Focus

Application Requirements :
Please ensure your online application clearly indicates how you meet minimum qualifications (MQs). Transcripts are required for all coursework, degrees or educational accomplishments claimed on the application. Applicants must submit a transcript (can be unofficial until point of selection) by the posting deadline (attach in the Additional Attachments section of the application submission Step
6). Should you have issues attaching, please email to: hro.gov. “See resume” is not a substitution for completing supplemental questions. Answers to the supplemental questions must be supported by the work experience/education sections of the application. Applications that fail to demonstrate how they meet minimum…