Job Posting Title

Seasonal Naturalist - Tenkiller State Park

Agency

566 DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM AND RECREATION

Supervisory Organization

Northeast Region Office

Job Posting End Date

Refer to the date listed at the top of this posting, if available. Continuous if date is blank.

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.

Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank)

January 01, 2099

Full/Part-Time

Part time

Job Type

Seasonal (Fixed Term) (Seasonal)

Compensation

This position pays $14.00 per hour

Job Description

Basic Purpose

This is a seasonal, part-time, entry-level position. We are seeking a dedicated and hardworking individual to join our team in maintaining facility standards, supporting animal welfare, and assisting with educational programming. This role requires a strong commitment to animal care, customer service, and physical labor in both indoor and outdoor environments.  

 

Typical Function 

• Ensure housekeeping standards are met across all areas  

• Perform trail, and animal enclosure upkeep, including repairs and cleaning  

• Assist with general groundskeeping and facility organization  

• Greet and assist visitors with professionalism and courtesy  

• Develop and deliver educational programs (power point)  

• Plan and lead arts and crafts activities  

• Engage with guests in informed interpretation  

• Lead guided hikes, bike rides, disc golf  

• Perform minor trail maintenance  

• Assist in event setup/takedown  

• Daily care for turtles  

• Complete daily opening/closing duties  

• Routine grounds maintenance around Nature Center  

• Trash pickup in park  

 

Physical Requirements  

• Ability to regularly lift and carry objects up to 50 lbs  

• Comfortable with hiking and working on trails  

• Willingness to work in varying weather conditions (indoors and outdoors)  

• Stamina for physically demanding tasks  

 

Minimum Qualifications 

• Must be at least 16 years old  

• Must possess a valid driver’s license  

• Scheduled hours will require flexibility, including holidays, weekends, or events, based on the needs of the department  

Equal Opportunity Employment

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