Park Naturalists

Plan, develop, and conduct programs to inform public of historical, natural, and scientific features of national, state, or local park.

Annual Salary

$67,950/ year

Median wage · BLS🇺🇸 USA

What You'll Actually Do

The core tasks and responsibilities that fill a typical day.

Provide visitor services, such as explaining regulations, answering visitor requests, needs and complaints, and providing information about the park and surrounding areas.
Conduct field trips to point out scientific, historic, and natural features of parks, forests, historic sites, or other attractions.
Prepare and present illustrated lectures and interpretive talks about park features.
Perform emergency duties to protect human life, government property, and natural features of park.
Confer with park staff to determine subjects and schedules for park programs.
Assist with operations of general facilities, such as visitor centers.
Plan, organize and direct activities of seasonal staff members.
Perform routine maintenance on park structures.
Prepare brochures and write newspaper articles.
Construct historical, scientific, and nature visitor-center displays.
Research stories regarding the area's natural history or environment.
Compile and maintain official park photographic and information files.
Take photographs and motion pictures for use in lectures and publications and to develop displays.
Plan and develop audio-visual devices for public programs.
Plan and organize public events at the park.
Develop environmental educational programs and curricula for schools.
Train staff on park programs.