Environmental Education Specialist (Seasonal) - Memorial Lake State Park Complex

Do you have a strong desire to share your knowledge, connect with others, and help protect our natural and recreational areas? If that sounds like you, Memorial Lake State Park Complex wants you to be a part of their team as an Environmental Education Specialist. This role involves engaging in professional activities focused on creating and delivering educational programs related to environmental awareness, interpretation, and outdoor recreational activities. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact while working collaboratively with a diverse group of individuals. If you are passionate about fostering a deeper understanding of our natural world, do not miss the chance to apply today!

As an Environmental Education Specialist, you will oversee every aspect of environmental education, recreation, and interpretive programs and activities at Memorial Lake State Park Complex, including the visitor centers at all complex areas.

Your role will involve the comprehensive planning and creation of lesson plans, organizing activities, and the development, implementation, presentation, and assessment of environmental education programs and special events. This includes facilitating educational experiences through discovery learning, audiovisual presentations, and various environmental initiatives, while also offering support to schools, agencies, and civic organizations. Additionally, you will assist schools in executing environmental education projects, conduct workshops for teachers, and create curricula. Your responsibilities will also encompass managing statewide environmental education and public relations efforts, curating collections related to natural, historical, cultural, and archaeological resources, and preparing necessary correspondence, schedules, and promotional materials. Establishing strong relationships with local and state conservation groups and the public is essential, as is the research and development of educational publications and exhibits, along with maintaining accurate records and reports. Furthermore, you will oversee the Conservation Volunteer program, which includes volunteer selection and clearances, tracking volunteer hours, and managing environmental learning equipment, including making recommendations for repairs and purchases.

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

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time, seasonal employment without 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 March 2026.
• Shift hours and days vary due to operational needs, with a 30-minute lunch
• Weekends, holidays, and all shifts as needed at 37.5 hours per week
• 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:

• Willingness to work weekends and evenings.
• Willingness to wear a prescribed uniform.

Other Requirements:

• 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 according with Act 153 of 2014, this position is required to complete a 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.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

• 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.