Job Posting Title

Assistant Naturalist - Sequoyah State Park

Agency

566 DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM AND RECREATION

Supervisory Organization

Sequoyah Lodge

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)

Full/Part-Time

Full time

Job Type

Regular

Compensation

The starting pay for this position is $15.00/hr. After successful completion of a one-year trial period with OTRD, the rate of pay may increase to $15.45/hr.

Job Description

Basic Purpose

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

• Facility Maintenance

• Ensure housekeeping standards are met across all areas

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

• Assist with general groundskeeping and facility organization

• Animal Welfare

• Provide basic husbandry care for animals

• Prepare and distribute meals according to dietary needs

• Maintain enclosures to ensure safety, cleanliness, and enrichment

• Customer Service & Education

• Greet and assist visitors with professionalism and courtesy

• Support programming and public outreach activities

• Answer questions and provide information about the park, facility, and animal ambassadors

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 18 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

• Background in animal welfare and husbandry, combined with experience in environmental education, ecology, or related fields

• Strong communication and customer service skills

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Flexibility and adaptability in a dynamic environment

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required at this level include knowledge of environmental science and natural and cultural history; and of supervisory principles and practices.

Ability is required to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others to express ideas clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; to exercise initiative and work independently; to take direction and instruction; to organize and direct the work assignments of assigned staff; and to motivate assigned staff.

Equal Opportunity Employment

The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.

Current active State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions internally through the Workday Jobs Hub.

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