Park Naturalist jobs in Pittsburgh, PA

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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Environmental Educator & Naturalist
  • Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh
  • Pittsburgh, PA PART_TIME
  • This is a union position. The Environmental Educator and Naturalist coordinates educational field trips and summer camps at Powdermill Nature Reserve, the environmental research center of Carnegie Museum of Natural History. This position works closely with the Public Programs Manager to help plan and deliver innovative education programs to audiences that include children, families, schools, teachers, college students, and adults. This position requires attention to customer service through prompt, friendly, and accurate responses to inquiries regarding local natural phenomena, as well as education and research programs. Regular weekend work is required. Work collaboratively with a team of science and education professionals to support effective, engaging, and safe learning experiences for learners of all ages at Powdermill Nature Reserve, the Carnegie Museum of Natural History’s ecological research station located in Rector, PA. This is a regularly scheduled, part-time, year-round position that requires regular weekend work.  Scheduling Specifics:  This position is expected to support Education programming and Nature Center visitors every Saturday year-round. - Other shifts may be available for specific programs, such as field trips. Other shifts range from 4 – 8 hours - Specific days/dates and shift times on each date of work will be determined in a monthly schedule - Changes from the regular shift (increase or decrease weekly hours) may be determined in advance through mutual agreement of the supervisor and educator. The successful candidate(s) will: Apply knowledge of best-practices to create welcoming, audience-specific learning experiences where participants feel cared for and are excited to engage with the nature center. Work closely with supervisors and coworkers to assure program quality and excellent customer service. Support learning experiences and programs across varying ages and audience segments including but not limited to: Casual visitors, School field trips, registration-based programs for adults, registration-based programs for families. Prioritize safety at all times.             QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Bachelor’s degree in Zoology, Botany, Entomology, Ecology, Science Education or Environmental education or equivalent experience required. Additional experience interpreting science for a wide variety of public audiences preferred.Must have a valid driver’s license.     KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Broad knowledge of Appalachian Ecology and Natural History, as well as enthusiasm for education, scientific inquiry and nature exploration are required. Ability to manage tasks independently, strong written and visual presentation skills, and knowledge of best-practices in leading accessible, inclusive learning experiences are preferred.   PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: This position requires work outside in inclement weather, including crossing cold streams or carrying loads up to 50 pounds to remote locations.     PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES Coordinate field trips at Powdermill Program Delivery: Lead Powdermill field trips from scheduling, sending pre-survey, greeting upon arrival through program delivery, departure, and post-survey. Use educational strategies that effectively interpret scientific content and inquiry to meet audience interest and ability. Coordinate logistics in advance to ensure that education, special events, and research experiences utilize space and resources effectively, providing the optimal experience for all audiences/parties; and arrange for adequate staffing. Program Design: Work collaboratively with the Senior Environmental Educator and Naturalist to review and enhance Powdermill education programs and exhibits, develop new instructional material and exercises utilizing resources that have proven effective in the wider fields of formal and informal education, and evaluate program outcomes.   Coordinate Powdermill Summer Camp Support the Public Programs Manager in camp planning and implementation. Develop curricula and create lesson plans for camp that ensure camper engagement and utilize best-practices. Work with seasonal staff to prepare activities for camp.   Support Powdermill operations Maintain good public relations by welcoming visitors upon arrival, providing information about Powdermill and CMNH, addressing queries regarding plant and animal identification, and referring questions to the appropriate internal experts or outside resources when needed. Keep visitor data entries accurately updated. Support the operations and administrative team at PNR by following established safety, security, custodial and maintenance procedures, including at times being the highest ranking staff on-site to ensure compliance. Work independently to troubleshoot immediate safety, security, custodial and maintenance concerns. Assist with collaborative programs.
  • 22 Days Ago

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Park Lead
  • Urban Air Adventure Park
  • Irwin, PA FULL_TIME,PART_TIME
  • We are looking for hard working, responsible, light-hearted individuals, at least 16 years of age or higher, with strong customer service skills. A strong team environment is crucial for our business ...
  • 21 Days Ago

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Park Services Supervisor
  • Northgate Resorts Jellystone Park
  • Harrisville, PA FULL_TIME
  • Northgate Resorts owns and manages the most awarded Camp-Resort portfolio in the nation. Our passion is creating family camping memories for our guests – memories that will last a lifetime! We don’t d...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Splash Park Attendant
  • Municipality of Bethel Park
  • Bethel, PA OTHER
  • Job Details Job Location: Municipality of Bethel Park Community Center - Bethel Park, PA Salary Range: $13.50 Hourly Travel Percentage: None Job Shift: Any SUMMARY The Splash Park Attendant will perfo...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Trampoline Park Team Member -Altitude Trampoline Park North Versailles
  • Altitude Trampoline Park
  • North Versailles, PA PART_TIME
  • Altitude Trampoline Park North Versailles is looking for energetic individuals with a passion for guest experience to join our team! Our Team Members are tasked with maintaining a safe and fun environ...
  • 2 Days Ago

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Trampoline Park Team Member - Altitude Trampoline Park Bridgeville
  • Altitude Trampoline Park
  • Bridgeville, PA FULL_TIME
  • Altitude Trampoline Park Bridgeville is looking for energetic individuals with a passion for guest experience to join our team! Our Team Members are tasked with maintaining a safe and fun environment ...
  • 6 Days Ago

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Water Resource Engineer - Cosmos Technologies
  • Innovation Works, Inc.
  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • Water Resource Engineer Cosmos Technologies Inc. - Pittsburgh, PA and Cleveland, OH Cosmos Technologies, Inc. is current...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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PCB & Mechanical Assembly Technician - ARIN Technologies
  • Innovation Works, Inc.
  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • ARIN Technologies is currently hiring a part time (with full-time potential) PCB and product assembly technician to help...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Golf Course Construction Superintendent
  • Frontier Golf
  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • Frontier Golf, a premier golf course construction and renovation firm, has an immediate opportunity for an experienced P...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Sr. Software Developer - Behaivior
  • Innovation Works, Inc.
  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • Behaivior is a digital wellness company that uses behavioral health technology & wearables for relapse & overdose preven...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Bar Server
  • Flyspace Productions LLC
  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • Flyspace Productions is seeking Servers and for our latest offering, Pittsburgh Mobile Bars. Pittsburgh Mobile Bars is a...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Workday Recruiting Enhancement Consultant
  • TekSpark
  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • Role: Workday Recruiting Enhancement Start: Mid-December / Beginning of January Duration: TBD Work: Remote Summary: Work...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Family Therapist part time or full time
  • POWER
  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • Overview POWER's mission is to help women reclaim their lives from addiction and related emotional health issues and imp...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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System Rel & Support Spec Sr- Call Recording and Telephony
  • PNC Financial Services Group, Inc.
  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • Position Overview At PNC, our people are our greatest differentiator and competitive advantage in the markets we serve. ...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

Pittsburgh (/ˈpɪtsbɜːrɡ/ PITS-burg) is a city in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in the United States, and is the county seat of Allegheny County. As of 2018, a population of 308,144 lives within the city limits, making it the 63rd-largest city in the U.S. The metropolitan population of 2,362,453, is the largest in both the Ohio Valley and Appalachia, the second-largest in Pennsylvania (behind Philadelphia), and the 26th-largest in the U.S. Pittsburgh is located in the south west of the state, at the confluence of the Allegheny, Monongahela, and Ohio rivers. Pittsburgh is known both as "the ...
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Income Estimation for Park Naturalist jobs
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Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania area prices
were up 1.9% from a year ago

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