Naturalist Part-time

Position: Naturalist Part-time

Location: Roswell, GA

Job : 152

# of Openings: 4

The Naturalist role is a part‑time, non‑exempt position that reports to the Naturalist Manager. Hours range seasonally between 5 – 20 hours per week and naturalists must maintain a minimum availability of 3 days per week and 1 weekend day per month. The Naturalist role leads high‑quality environmental educational programs for children and adults in an outdoor setting on weekdays and weekends at the Chattahoochee Nature Center (CNC) as well as out in the community at locations such as schools, libraries, and other facilities.

This position helps facilitate CNC’s mission of connecting people with nature in a fun, friendly workplace.

• Lead high quality environmental education programs (Pre‑K to Adults) for school groups, scouts, birthday parties, and the general public on and off‑site
• Lead occasional evening or overnight programs on nocturnal animals for mixed age groups including adults
• Handle non‑releasable wildlife used in programs and follow all protocol
• Attend mandatory meetings and trainings
• Support the efforts of all staff and volunteers at CNC
• Participate in all required center‑wide activities
• Must be willing to work occasional weekends and evenings
• Perform other tasks as assigned

• College student or college graduate, or equivalent experience. Degree or equivalent experience in education, sciences, natural resources preferred.
• Experience teaching or working with children in an outdoor setting

• Willingness to work outdoors
• Willingness to handle non‑releasable wildlife
• Current tetanus shot or willingness to obtain one
• Current CPR/First Aid Certification or willingness to obtain
• Must have a valid driver’s license
• Must be able to lift over 25 lbs.

• College student or college graduate, or equivalent experience

• Maturity, dependability, and flexibility