Seasonal Natural Resources Worker

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About Pokagon State Park:

Pokagon State Park is named to acknowledge the rich Native American heritage of the state and region. Leopold and Simon Pokagon, father and son, were notable leaders of the Potawatomi. Pokagon means “something used to shield,” a fitting attribute of two leaders who championed for Native-American rights. The park is framed by Lake James and Snow Lake which offer opportunities for boating, swimming, fishing, and scenic sunsets. Pokagon is also a favorite winter destination for cross-country skiing, sledding, twin-track tobogganing, ice fishing, and a twin-track toboggan run.

Salary Information:
The pay for these seasonal positions may vary but traditionally starts at an hourly rate of $

A Day in the Life:

The Seasonal Natural Resources Workers provide customer service and education to visitors about park features while maintaining the properties natural resources. Seasonal Natural Resources Worker positions and their essential functions are as follows:

Interpretive Specialists : Educate the public on property-specific nature, history, culture, and park services through memorable experiences.  Naturalists Aides : Assists with education of the nature center programming, local/common flora and fauna, and local/common animal species. This position may also assist in the care of animals (feeding, watering, and bedding changes) and the general maintenance of the nature center. Village Workers (Spring Mill State Park Only) : Assists with education of period appropriate trades, techniques and crafts while presenting cultural history. Trades include woodworking, leatherwork, broom making, blacksmith, weaving, and milling.  Cave Tour Guides (O’Bannon Woods State Park Only) : Educate the general public on the natural history of caves. Tour Guides assist with scheduling reservations and collecting tour fees. Further, research may be required on the identification and care of relevant flora and fauna. Tour Guides are expected to maintain boats, equipment, and the registration shed. Resource Managements Techs : Assists with the control of invasive plant species natural area restoration trail maintenance, brush and tree removal, signage, timber marking and/or timber stand improvement based on the property.

What You'll Need for Success:

High school diploma, GED, or one (1) year of work experience May be expected to work afternoons, evenings, weekends, and holidays May be required to wear a DNR-provided uniform May be required to travel to different properties May experience working in potentially inclement weather May experience working with DOC work release crews May be required to have a valid driver’s license.  May perform duties in a variety of different environments, including an office environment, field environment, rugged terrain, and various adverse weather conditions (extreme heat, cold, rain, snow, sleet, etc.).  May work around potentially dangerous heavy equipment ( tractors, disks, mowers, planters, etc.).
 

Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports:

This role may be utilized in a supervisory capacity based on agency needs.

Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana:

This seasonal position does not offer benefits and is limited to 180 working days in an eleven (11) month continuous period

Equal Employment Opportunity:

The State of Indiana is an Equal

Opportunity Employer

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