Lums Pond State Park Programming Positions

Introduction

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 1800's 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.  

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A variety of seasonal programming positions may be available at Lums Pond State Park:

• Naturalist
  - Program Leader : $17.00 - Responsible for developing and conducting interpretive programs that will increase the student’s and visitor’s awareness of their surrounding environment and foster the appreciation, enjoyment, and utilization of Delaware State Parks' cultural and natural resources.
• Assistant Camp Director: $17.75 - Responsible for planning and coordinating activities for summer camps and assists with the supervision of campers, camp staff and the camp program to ensure and maintain a fun, positive and safe camp environment.

Day Camp duties may include supervising and mentoring youth counselors and volunteers. Camps training begins late May/early June. Camps run Monday through Friday, June through mid-late August depending on site.

Work is performed indoors and outdoors, weekends, evenings and holidays as scheduled to meet facility needs.

• 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.