Environmental Education Specialist - Laurel Caverns State Park
Opening Date
09/24/2026
Closing Date
10/7/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
The Environmental Education Specialist position with the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources at Laurel Caverns State Park offers an exciting chance to inspire visitors of all ages. This role supports learning through hands-on outdoor programs that highlight the park’s natural and historical features. You will help shape meaningful experiences that leave a lasting impact. Join a mission-driven agency that values curiosity, exploration, and public service.
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
This position focuses on developing and delivering educational, recreational, and interpretive programs for visitors and organized groups at Laurel Caverns State Park. As an Environmental Education Specialist, you will perform the following duties:
- Program Delivery: Present environmental, historical, and recreational programs for audiences ranging from preschool children to senior citizens
- Partnership Coordination: Work with park staff, volunteers, and local organizations to support on-site and off-site programming
- Educational Development: Facilitate field and classroom learning using approved state and national environmental education curricula
- Resource Support: Provide visitor assistance and help maintain natural, historic, cultural, and archaeological collections
- Program Planning: Prepare lesson plans, schedules, reports, promotional materials, and media releases for public communication
- Volunteer Leadership: Recruit, interview, and schedule volunteers for park programs, events, and work activities
Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
- Full-time employment
Work schedule varies; will work 5 days per week (37.5 hours total), including holidays and weekends.
- Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
- Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
- You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
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.