Naturalist/Historian Jobs

Position title:Naturalist/Historian

Part-Time:1560 hours per year

Salary:$15.90 - $16.25/ hour; Benefits eligible*

Location:Huntley Meadows Park and Historic Huntley located in Alexandria, Virginia. Over 1500 acres of forest, meadow, and wetland habitat.

Instructor Description:Plan, design and present interpretive programs in natural and cultural history and science topics for age groups ranging from preschool to adults (preschool aged children on a regular basis). Groups can include school groups, scout groups, general public, thematic class series, birthday parties, camps, wagon rides, events and special request programs. Responsible for RecDynamics functions.

Front desk, administrative, manager on duty, historic house tours, animal care and other variable job tasks included.

Hours:Variable. Hours will include mornings, afternoons, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Preferred Qualifications:Any combination of education and experience equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in natural, life, or physical sciences, natural history, education or a closely related field and six months experience creating and presenting interpretive programs for children aged 2-5 years old. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Ability to deal effectively with citizen inquiries and questions. Fully bilingual in English and Spanish.

Note:*Individuals in these positions are eligible for limited employee benefits, including medical, vision and dental insurance coverage, and participation in flexible spending programs, but are not eligible to earn leave or receive holiday pay. This position cannot exceed 1,560 hours per calendar year.

The population of Fairfax County is very diverse where 39.8% of residents speak a language other than English at home (Spanish, Asian/Pacific Islander, Indo-European, and others) and we encourage candidates bilingual in English and a foreign language to apply to this opportunity.

To Apply:Please send cover letter and resume [email protected].

Huntley Meadows Park 3701 Lockheed Blvd.

Alexandria, VA 22306

Phone: 703-768-2525

Necessary Special Requirements:

• The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check to the satisfaction of the employer.

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact 703-324-4900 for assistance. TTY 703-222-7314. EEO/AA/TTY.

Fairfax County Park Authority prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, political affiliation, or military status in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce.