Natural & Cultural Park Interpreter

Classification Details:

Natural and Cultural Park Interpreter – $2,000 per month. (part-time)

 

Application Instructions: Final Filing Date:

June 1st, 2023, 5:00PM

 

Who Should Apply:

Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications as stated on this announcement may apply.

 

How To Apply:

Send a resume to richard@savedbynature.org.

 

Job Description:

Researches, creates, plans, develops, and conducts interpretive programs on natural and cultural history and resource protection for school groups, community-based organizations, outdoor homeschool and the general public; represents Saved By Nature. Organizes youth or other groups for hiking, backpacking, kayaking, fishing, etc. Collects, identifies, and prepares collection materials, such as, flora, fauna, and rock specimens. Uses current technologies to prepare and develop printed media and website content. Helps coordinate special events and annual fundraiser festival. Assists with recruiting, training, evaluating, and leading volunteers and works along with volunteers assigned to help with interpretive programs and special events. Ensures the safety of program participants, volunteers, and staff.

 

Other Functions and Duties:

Performs administrative and other tasks and related duties as assigned. Attends various environmental and social justice workshops and training programs. Helps create a plan for multilingual materials and culturally relevant programming in connection with the above duties.

 

Minimum Qualifications:

Sufficient education, training and experience which demonstrates the ability to perform the above tasks and the possession and application of the following knowledge and abilities:

OR

Completion of sixty (60) semester or ninety (90) quarter units from an accredited college and two (2) years of experience conducting research and preparing presentations with an organization that provides educational, recreational, historical, or cultural related information to the public.

 

Possession of a Bachelor's degree or significant coursework in Interpretive Studies, Environmental Studies, Natural Sciences, Park Management, or Education is desirable.

 

Possession of a valid California Driver's License upon appointment and ability to travel to various parks and preserves within the San Francisco Bay region.

 

Contact Information:

If you have any technical or administrative questions concerning this bulletin, please contact:

Saved By Nature

Attn: Human Resources

2772 Joseph Ave. #4 Campbell, CA 95008

Phone: 1-408-627-2760

Email: richard@savedbynature.org

 

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Saved By Nature is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right of family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

 

Drug-Free Statement: It is an objective of Saved By Nature to achieve a drug-free State workplace. Any applicant for State employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective, because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing civil service, and the special trust placed in public servants.

 

Special Requirements:

● Works Saturdays, and/or other irregular hours.

● Occasionally lift, carry, push, and pull supplies weighing up to sixty (60) pounds.

● Stand, walk or sit for extended periods of time.

● Hike 7+ miles on strenuous terrain.

 

Our Mission:

Is to expose and connect people of all backgrounds, ethnicities, and abilities to the natural wonders & recreational opportunities of the outdoors. We collaborate with partners to ensure mental, physical, and spiritual healing in nature.