Environmental Education Specialist Beltzville State Park

Start an exciting career as an Environmental Education Specialist with the Department of Conservation & Natural Resources. You will have a great opportunity to share nature, teach visitors, and inspire people to care for the environment at Beltzville State Park. You will help create meaningful programs that bring the park's natural and cultural stories to life. Join a team that values learning, exploration, and community connection.

This position develops and presents educational and interpretive programs that teach park visitors about natural and cultural resources. You will play a key role in helping the public connect with the outdoors through guided activities and environmental learning. As an Environmental Education Specialist, you will perform the following duties:

• Program Development: Create and present environmental and interpretive programs for visitors of all ages
• Educational
  
  Activities:
  
  Lead structured lessons, guided walks, talks, and hands‑on learning experiences
• Event Coordination: Organize recreational events, guest programs, and volunteer activities
• Resource Management: Maintain educational materials, displays, and equipment used for programs
• Public Communication: Prepare schedules, brochures, press releases, and social media content
• Visitor Support: Assist with office tasks, answer questions, and provide customer service to park guests

Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

• This is a seasonal, full‑time position with no healthcare benefits. The season runs from approximately March 2026 to November 2026, at which time the employee will be placed on leave without pay. The employee will automatically be returned to employment March 2027.
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Thursday – Monday, with a 30‑minute lunch.
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in environmental education, education, the natural sciences, social sciences, or parks and recreation; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.
• Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within 3 months of graduating with a qualifying degree.

• You must be willing to work weekends and evenings. Willingness to wear a prescribed uniform.

• This position also requires possession of a valid driver’s license which is not under suspension.
• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency Guidelines.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

• This position falls under the provisions of the Child Protective Services Law.
  • Under the Law, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports including, but not limited to, PA State Police clearance, PA Child Abuse history clearance, and FBI Fingerprint clearance.
• In accordance with Act 153 of 2014 this position is required to complete Child Abuse, Criminal and Federal Criminal History Checks around the time of hire and thereafter every 5 years.

• Pennsylvania law provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). and click on Veterans.

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law.

All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.