Assistant Naturalist – Riverbend Park

position:                     FRS-PROF (ASSISTANT NATURALIST)

Salary:                        $23.549/hr.

Department:              Parks and Recreation/Recreation Services

Location:                    Riverbend Park, 9060 Indian Town Rd, Jupiter FL 33478

Hours:                        20 variable hours/week, including evenings, weekends, and holidays

Other:                         Ability to lift 50 pounds preferred. Valid Florida Driver’s License and PBC Risk Management Department driving history approval prior to appointment.

MAKE A DIFFERENCE BY HELPING TO CONNECT PEOPLE TO NATURE.

BE PART OF OUR TEAM IN PALM BEACH COUNTY!

Transform lives through meaningful nature based and recreation programs. Imagine the impact you can make on the lives of others while working in a supportive, team-oriented environment.

This is an incredible opportunity to use your education and talents to:

• Assist with developing, organizing, implementation, conducting, and evaluating environmental/historical/ cultural/educational/outdoor recreational programs and community events.
• Recruit, train and lead volunteers.
• Care for educational animals and maintain animal cages/tanks.
• Develop educational exhibits.
• Facilitates programs and services for participants ranging from preschool children to senior adults.
• Conduct guided walking/canoe/kayak tours and archery classes

Join a passionate, high-performing team in environmental education and outdoor recreation. Riverbend Park provides an exhilarating work environment, full of variety, positivity and fun!  

YOUR ROLE AND IMPACT

• Assist the Naturalist and Park Coordinator in research and program design.
• Assist with customer service and promotion of facility programs/events.
• Assist with operation and maintenance of the facility, natural area and trails.
• Conduct natural resource inventory and monitoring.
• Provide for group use of the facility.

We create opportunities for healthy, happy living!​.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Valid Florida Driver’s License. Graduation from high school or an equivalent certification, at least three (3) months experience planning and implementing outdoor recreational/nature related activities and programs.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must obtain First Aid/Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) / Automated External Defibrillator (AED) training within six (6) months of hire.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience handling and caring for native and/or exotic wildlife.
• Experience working with volunteers.
• Experience assisting with teaching science/environmental education programs
• Experience in creating social media and program marketing.
• Customer service experience.
• Experience participating in outdoor recreational programs and activities.

WHAT WE OFFER

A Career with Purpose

• Gain valuable knowledge and skills. Grow with Us.
• Make a difference in the lives of others!

A Workplace that Puts You First

• Work in the beautiful, sunny tropics where work-life balance is a priority
• A positive, supportive work environment with a strong emphasis on overall well-being
• A true culture of teamwork, flexibility, professionalism, and mutual support
• Collaborate with a mission driven team focused on providing quality, compassionate programming that makes a difference in the community
• A leadership team that works together and understands YOU

COME JOIN OUR TEAM!

Located in sunny South Florida, Palm Beach County is one of the largest of Florida’s 67 counties by area. Consisting of a vibrant, growing, multicultural population of over 1.5 million residents, it is also Florida’s fourth largest by population. Palm Beach County joins Broward and Miami-Dade as the gateway to Latin America and the Caribbean. The County is located less than one hour from Miami, two and a half hours from Orlando, and a two-hour boat ride to the Bahamas.

The County offers a multitude of cultural attractions such as concerts, professional sporting events, museums, and live theater. The region is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts with many wildlife refuges and natural areas. In addition to its beaches, the County has over 8,000 acres of parkland to discover and explore. County-owned amenities include beaches, parks, golf courses, civic centers, equestrian parks, amphitheaters, and a wide variety of other facilities.

We believe we provide an incredible opportunity to work for one of South Florida’s preeminent public employers. We offer impactful work, a culture dedicated to continuous improvement, a phenomenal place to live and work.