ELKHART COUNTY GOVERNMENTAL POSITION VACANCY NOTICE
INTERPRETIVE NATURALIST
DEPARTMENT: Elkhart County Parks & Recreation
HIRING RANGE: $25.34-$28.15/hour based on education and position related experience. Longevity pay after 3 years.
BENEFITS OFFERED: Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance; Free LTD Insurance; Free Health Clinic; Retirement Pension; 13 Paid annually; Generous Paid Vacation and Sick Time
POSITION TO BE FILLED: ASAP
HOURS & DAYS OF WORK: 40 hours/week (schedule will vary including weekends, evenings & holidays)
LOCATION OF POSITION: Elkhart County
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: Within County (please complete driving page on application)
JOB SUMMARY:
Responsible for developing, conducting, and evaluating educational programming and interpretive experiences, and serving customers/the public.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor’s degree in environmental education, interpretation, biology or other sciences, natural resources, education, or closely related field
- Working knowledge of regional flora and fauna; ability to handle/care for wild animals
- Working knowledge of and ability to make practical application of Department policies and procedures, local, State, and Federal statutes, codes, ordinances, and laws of park management
- Excellent organizational, communication skills and a sound knowledge of office procedures and practices
- Valid driver’s license; must be at least 21 years of age
- Pre-employment background check and drug screen
Elkhart County Human Resources
117 N. Second Street, Goshen, IN 46526
Telephone: (574) 535-6725 FAX: (574) 535-6750
APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED UNTIL POSITION IS FILLED
Elkhart County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $25.34 - $28.15 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person