Seasonal Naturalist
Program Leader I - II (depending upon experience)

This is a seasonal position with the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control, Division of Parks and Recreation, working out of Brandywine Creek State Park and/or Wilmington State Park.  This position will run from March through October, approximately 24-30 hours per week. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Conduct school and public programs, focusing on environmental education of the cultural and  natural history of Brandywine Creek and Wilmington State Parks and interpretation of local history.
• Help develop programs, lesson plans and other educational materials.
• Assist with care and maintenance of live animal specimens (Brandywine Creek).
• Assist with various tasks to enhance and promote these State Parks’ interpretative plan.
• Must be available to work a minimum of one weekend day and some nights.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Minimum 2 years coursework in biology, environmental education, history, art or related field. Preference will be given to candidates who possess a Bachelors Degree.
2. Knowledge of natural history, entomology, ornithology, cultural history and/or ecology.
3. Experience teaching and working with children and/or interpretation with public groups.
4. Experience with river canoeing preferred for Brandywine Creek State Park position.

*Note: Direct deposit of paychecks is required as a condition of State of Delaware employment.
    
APPLICATION PROCEDURES:

Please send resume with cover letter, 2-3 references and a completed State of Delaware Seasonal Application to:          
Barbara Woodford
Interpretive Manager
Brandywine Creek and Wilmington State Parks
1021 West 18 Street
Wilmington, DE  19802
Email:  Barbara.Woodford@state.de.us

Applications are available at the above address.
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MaintenanceTechnicianDuties include grounds maintenance and building maintenance at Brandywine Creek State Park. 

PRINCIPLE DUTIES INCLUDE:

• Mowing grass, trimming, mulching, and other landscaping work.
• Cleaning of public restrooms.
• Carpentry, painting, plumbing, electrical, and other building maintenance work.
• Other tasks as assigned.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to work unsupervised and independently.
• Ability to communicate effectively with other staff and members of the public.
• Ability to work outside in inclement weather (cold, rain, heat, etc.).

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Possession of current state-issued driver’s license.
• Must be 18 years old as of March 15, 2007. 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience or training in grounds maintenance or landscaping.
• Experience or training in any of the building maintenance trades.
• Experience operating power equipment.

SALARY: $7.50 per hour.

HOURS: 37.5 hours per week, includes weekends and occasional evenings.

DURATION: Seasonal, most positions end in mid-October.  The possibility exists of work continuing through the winter on a reduced schedule.


Applicants interested in
working at Brandywine Creek State Parks should submit a cover letter and resume to:
Dwight Anttila
Brandywine Creek State Park
PO Box 3782 
Greenville, DE 19807
Phone: (302) 577-3534 
FAX: (302) 577-7756

Email: Dwight.Anttila@state.de.us

The State of Delaware is AA/EOE
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