Environmental Education Specialist (Seasonal) - Yellow Creek State Park

If you have a passion for sharing your expertise, engaging with the public, and contributing to the environmental and recreational sector, consider joining the team at Yellow Creek State Park as an Environmental Education Specialist. Within this role, you will be responsible for organizing and executing educational programs and interpretive activities related to the environment and history. Take pride in knowing you are contributing to an agency which strives to conserve and sustain Pennsylvania's natural resources for present and future generations' use and enjoyment. Bring your talent and enthusiasm to our team and apply today!

As an Environmental Education Specialist, you will oversee every aspect of environmental education, recreation, and programming at Yellow Creek State Park. Responsibilities entail strategizing, creating, organizing, and delivering environmental and historical education, recreational programming, interpretive programs, and activities for various visitor groups and recreationalists. Programs may consist of guided walks, audio-visual presentations, tours, outdoor recreation programs, and field learning activities that revolve around state-developed themes centered on natural history, historic and cultural events, and environmental issues. Excellent interpersonal skills are essential, as you will be collaborating with park staff and volunteers, various conservation groups, schools, scouts and other civic organizations, and the public regarding environmental learning programs.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• This is a seasonal, full-time position with no healthcare benefits. There is not an option to buy into health care benefits. The season runs from approximately March 2025 until November 2025 at which time the employee will be placed on leave without pay. The employee will automatically be returned to employment in March 2026.
• Work schedule will vary in order to fulfill assigned duties. This position is required to work weekends, holidays, and all shifts deemed necessary by park management.
• Overtime and travel may be required to attend trainings and meetings.
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• A bachelor's degree in environmental education, education, the natural sciences, social sciences, or parks and recreation; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.
• Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within 3 months of graduating with a qualifying degree.

Conditions of Employment:

Other Requirements:

• This particular position also requires possession of a current driver's license which is not under suspension.
• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

• You must pass a background investigation.
• This position falls under the provisions of the Child Protective Services Law.
  • Under the Law, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports including, but not limited to, PA State Police clearance, PA Child Abuse history clearance, and FBI Fingerprint clearance.
• In accordance with Act 153 of 2014, this position is required to complete Child Abuse, Criminal and Federal Criminal History Checks around the time of hire and thereafter every 5 years.

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

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If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

• Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
• Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
• Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
• You must provide complete and accurate information or:
  • your score may be lower than deserved.
  • you may be disqualified.
• You may only apply/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.