Bosma Jobs

TITLE

Part-time Naturalist

OPEN DATE

6/28/2024

FULL-TIME/PART-TIME

Part-Time

EXEMPT/NON-EXEMPT

Non-Exempt

BARGAINING / NON-BARGAINING

Non-Bargaining

DIVISION

Venues Parks and Arts

LOCATION

Recreational Experiences

REPORTS TO

Rum Village Park Manager

SCHEDULE

up to 25 hours per week. Days vary based on need of the facility.

PAY RATE

$14 per hour

DESCRIPTION

Salary: $14 per hour

POSITION SUMMARY:Directs portions of the natural history programs and aids in the administration of the Nature Center. Acts for the director in his/her absence and assists in the supervision of any volunteer personnel

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:Not applicable

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Aid the Director in developing and presenting programs relating to all branches of natural history.
• Maintain nature center building and trails including trimming, lifting heavy objects (50 lbs.), moving limbs and debris, digging holes for planting, etc.
• Handle education animals used for programming (frogs, toads, salamanders, snakes, etc.).
• Interact with children, media, and the general public.

NON-ESSENTIAL/MARGINAL FUNCTIONS:Performs other duties and assume other responsibilities.

EDUCATION / QUALIFICATIONS:

• BS/BA degree in Natural History Education or related field.
• Two years of natural history programming experience

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

• Must be knowledgeable in all aspects of natural history.
• Must have the ability to aid the Director in developing and presenting programs relating to all branches of natural history.
• Must be confident in the field of public speaking and addressing the media as well as working with children and the public.
• Must be comfortable handling live animals.
• Knowledge of Facebook layout, all aspects of Windows system, and some exhibit design desired.
• Ability to speak Spanish a plus.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSE, REGISTRATION:Valid Drivers License

EQUIPMENT:Computer, Fax Machine, Copy Machine, Telephone, Lawn Mower, Snow Blower, Lopping Shears, Weed Whacker

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and walk, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk; use hands to fingers, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required in this job include vision and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:The employee may work indoors and outdoors. Conditions indoors will be in a temperature controlled environment but exposed to changing weather conditions outdoors.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

REQUIRED

Pre-employment Drug Screen and Background Check

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION

South Bend is the economic, educational, media, and cultural hub of a multi-county region spanning the Michigan-Indiana border. It's the fourth-largest city in Indiana with over 100,000 residents. South Bend's flourishing collegiate community and burgeoning tech industry have built upon the foundation of the city's industrial past to create a vibrant present and a promising future. The city's 14 institutions of higher learning, including the internationally renowned University of Notre Dame, infuse South Bend with creative energy in the arts, business, and technology. Combined with recent economic growth, strong neighborhoods, an affordable cost of living, exciting recreational opportunities, and thriving arts venues make South Bend a fabulous place to live, work, and, play.

AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, an other national service alumni who meet the required qualifications are encouraged to apply.

EOE STATEMENT

EOE/ADA Statement

The City of South Bend provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application/hiring process should contact the Legal Department's ADA Compliance Officer, Michael Schmidt, at legaldept@southbendin.gov and Human Resources at humanresources@southbendin.gov to request a reasonable accommodation. Determinations as to granting reasonable accommodations for any applicant will be made on a case-by-case basis.

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