Park Naturalist jobs in High Point, NC

Park Naturalist plans, develops, and conducts programs to inform the public of historical, natural, and scientific features concerning national, state, or local parks. May require a bachelor's degree and 2-4 years of experience in the field or in a related area. Being a Park Naturalist is familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Additionally, Park Naturalist performs a variety of complicated tasks. Typically reports to a supervisor/manager. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Seasonal Naturalist
  • City of High Point
  • High Point, NC PART_TIME
  • The Recreation Attendant-Naturalist will perform tasks generally related to Summer Nature Camp. They will assist Naturalists at the Environmental Center with nature activities and classes, assist with supervision of campers, help design, and implement outdoor-based nature study, and perform various day to day assigned tasks to support and operate PEC’s Summer Nature Camp.

    Work is performed under regular supervision of the Parks Supervisor. Work schedule may include nights, weekends, and holidays.

    • Assists PEC staff as needed; Assists with summer nature camps and other programs as needed.
    • Helps school-age children become familiar with nature through different activities.
    • Escorts children to daily activity sites when needed.
    • Cleans facility areas and assists in maintaining outdoor areas.
    • Maintains daily communication with supervisor.
    • Prepares lists of materials and equipment needed for activities and makes requests for same.
    • Enforces center policies and safety rules and regulations.
    • Plans nature activities related to environmental concepts and practice with the center’s Naturalists.
    • Inspects equipment daily, makes safety recommendations.
    • Attends facility staff meetings.
    • Makes preparation of area for participants’ lunches and snacks.
    • Greets parents and children daily upon arrival and ensures authorized party gets children at departure time.
    • Assists in answering phone, directing calls, and providing information.
    • Ensures that all work is performed in accordance with OSHA and City Safety Standards and Policies.
    • Must have a valid North Carolina Driver’s license.
    • Must be at least 18 years of age.
    • Must be able to effectively lead groups in natural history activities.
    • Must be able to apply basic knowledge of phases of child development.
    • Must be able to work nights, weekends, and holidays.
    • Must be comfortable in a customer service role and working in an outdoor setting. 
    Preferred Qualifications:
    • Teaching experience or experience leading groups in an educational setting.
    Physical Requirements
    Hearing/Speaking - Expressing and/or receiving information by means of spoken word are necessary to converse with program participants, facility patrons, and coworkers.
    Visual Abilities – the ability to perceive via eyesight is required for this position:
    • Acuity, far – clarity of vision at 20 feet or more. Must be able to see the children across an open space and give instructions to them regarding the program activity.  Both eyes 20/25 - R 20/30 - L 20/30 corrected.
    • Acuity, near – clarity of vision at 20 inches or less. Must be able to see program materials, telephone, documents, and other paperwork near at hand.  Both eyes 20/22 corrected.
    • Depth perception – Three-dimensional vision and the ability to judge distance and space relationships so as to see objects where and as they actually are.  Must be able to judge distances in order to ensure the safety of program participants.   Depth perception – 4
    • Field of Vision – the area that can be seen up and down or to the right or left while eyes are focused on one point. Must be able to see a wide span to observe and be aware of the outdoor setting while focusing on the participants receiving the program.  Must be alert to surroundings.
    • Accommodation – Must be able to adjust the eye lens to glance quickly. This item is especially important when doing near-point work at varying distances from eye.  Must be able to adjust eye lens to focus readily when glancing from near work (teaching materials, notes, etc.) to distance work (patrons walking along the trail, participants with questions, etc.) to monitor activities and ensure safety at all areas. 
    Physical Strength – degree of physical demands typically associated with this position include:
    • Light to Medium Work
      • Exerting negligible amount of force constantly to move objects and papers, to make reports, answer telephone and file.   Additional strength required to lift tables, chairs, and equipment.  
      • Work requires walking, standing, stooping, bending, lifting, stretching, pushing, and pulling, although worker does sit on occasions.  There is significant use of arms, hands, feet, and legs.
    • Type of Physical Demands
      • Reaching - Extending the hand(s) or arm(s) in any direction.
      • Handling - Seizing, holding, grasping, turning, or otherwise working with hand(s).
      • Fingering - Picking, pinching or otherwise working with fingers primarily rather than the entire hand or arm.
    Mental Activity/Requirements
    Reasoning
    • Ability to apply principles of logical thinking to work tasks and practical situations and requests made by supervisor or members of the general public; to comprehend and respond to a variety of situations in an expedient manner; to understand and communicate with individuals of varying ages.   Good judgement is important because the individual will interact directly with the public on a constant basis and may be working in the absence of a supervisor.
     Mathematics Ability
    • Using arithmetic and/or Statistics: Ability to use arithmetic to add and figure number of program participants and attendants, count money, and make change, figure daily revenue collections, and make various reports.  Ability to use basic calculations to determine ratios, percentages, and surface area for ecology analysis.
    Language Ability
    • The ability to speak, read and write the English Language are required for this position.  Ability to be conversant in voice and diction to participate in discussions in person and by telephone.   
    Environmental Conditions
    Physical Surroundings
    • The Recreation Attendant – Naturalist employee is subject to Outside Environmental Conditions:   Exposed to the various weather conditions and temperatures. Combining the type of work performed with the various weather conditions, the worker should be one who can work outside in a hot or cold environment.
    Hazards
    • The Recreation Attendant – Naturalist employee will be exposed to working outside in a range of weather conditions and occasionally around controlled burning operations.  Employee will be exposed to trash, garbage, lake, and cleaning chemicals.  Work is subject to final standards of OSHA on bloodborne pathogens.
    Machinery/Tools/Work Aids/Other Equipment
    • Items which may be representative, but not all inclusive, of those commonly associated with this type of work: Office supplies, leaf blowers, rakes, bow saws, water, back packs, concession items and merchandise, packaged products, soft drinks, milk, juices, cash register, calculator, mop, broom, First Aid supplies, scissors, telephone, receipt books, hoses, and Personnel Resolution.
     
    Disclaimer
    This job description may not be all-inclusive, as jobs evolve over time to meet the ever-changing needs of the City of High Point’s workforce. This job description is not intended to and does not create a contract or offer of employment to any individual. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, it is possible that requirements may be modified to reasonably accommodate disabled individuals.   However, no accommodations will be made which may pose serious health or safety risks to the employee or others or which impose undue hardships on the City of High Point. Candidates selected for employment must pass a background screening as well as a pre-employment physical to ensure medical clearance to perform the essential functions of the job prior to receiving a full offer of employment.

    The City of High Point is an at-will employer and employees may be terminated or may terminate their employment at any time with or without reason for any reason not prohibited by law.
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Seasonal Park Attendant (Maintenance) City Lake Park
  • City of High Point
  • Jamestown, NC PART_TIME
  • The Park Attendant employee will perform landscaping and grounds maintenance work assignments at High Point City Lake Park; ensures grounds and facilities are clean, well kept, and safe for patrons. P...
  • 2 Days Ago

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Seasonal Park Attendant (Operations) City Lake Park
  • City of High Point
  • Jamestown, NC PART_TIME
  • The Park Attendant employee will operate amusements and assist with marina operations at High Point City Lake Park. Amenities include operation of an excursion boat, carousel, miniature train, and put...
  • 3 Days Ago

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Seasonal Park Attendant (Brentwood)
  • City of High Point
  • High Point, NC PART_TIME
  • The Parks Maintenance Groundskeeper (Seasonal) performs routine skilled and semi-skilled work performing grounds and/or landscape maintenance involving the use of specialized equipment; does related w...
  • 3 Days Ago

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Park Ranger I
  • City of High Point
  • High Point, NC FULL_TIME
  • The City of High Point's Parks & Recreation Department seeks to fill the position of a sworn Park Ranger I. This position is for anyone seeking a law enforcement career and/or for anyone simply wantin...
  • 3 Days Ago

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Maintenance Technician -Park Terrace
  • LSA Management, LLC
  • High Point, NC FULL_TIME
  • The Role: As a Maintenance Technician, you will create an environment where people will want to live. You will maintain the property to ensure good working order and pleasant curb appeal while providi...
  • 8 Days Ago

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Fine Dining Servers
  • Pennybyrn
  • High Point, NC
  • Job Description Pennybyrn has opportunities for Servers to join our innovative, inclusive, and compassionate life-enrich...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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CNA (PRN)
  • Pennybyrn
  • High Point, NC
  • Job Description Pennybyrn has an opportunity for a CNA to join our innovative, inclusive, and compassionate life-enrichi...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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CNA (FT 2nd shift)
  • Pennybyrn
  • High Point, NC
  • Job Description Pennybyrn has an opportunity for a CNA to join our innovative, inclusive, and compassionate life-enrichi...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Accounts Receivable Specialist
  • Bethany Medical
  • High Point, NC
  • Job description Established Independent Multi-Specialty Practice Seeking a Full Time Medical A/R Billing Specialist to j...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Charge Entry
  • Bethany Medical
  • High Point, NC
  • Job description Job Description The Largest Independent Established Multi-Specialty Group in Central North Carolina is S...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Cafe - Casual Dining Servers
  • Pennybyrn
  • High Point, NC
  • Job Description Pennybyrn has opportunities for Servers to join our innovative, inclusive, and compassionate life-enrich...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg - $2,020 per week
  • Pride Health
  • High Point, NC
  • Job Description PRIDE Health is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in High Point, North Carolin...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Certified Nursing Assistant - Tuition Assistance!
  • Genesis Healthcare
  • High Point, NC
  • Benefits*Nursing Student Loan Debt Repayment and Tuition Assistance*Variable compensation plans*Tuition, Travel, and Wir...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

High Point is a city located in the Piedmont Triad region of the state of North Carolina. Most of the city is located in Guilford County, with portions spilling into neighboring Randolph, Davidson, and Forsyth counties. High Point is North Carolina's only city that extends into four counties. As of the 2010 census the city had a total population of 104,371, with an estimated population of 108,629 in 2014. High Point is currently the ninth-largest municipality in North Carolina, and the 259th largest city in America. High Point is known for its furniture, textiles, and bus manufacturing. The ci...
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Income Estimation for Park Naturalist jobs
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High Point, North Carolina area prices
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