Environmental Education Specialist

Department of Conservation & Natural Resources

Agency: Department of Conservation & Natural Resources
Location: PA
Type: Full-Time
Work arrangement: onsite
Posted: 2026-05-04

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Environmental Education Specialist

Salary

$26.57 Hourly

Location

Berks County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Seasonal Full-Time

Job Number

CSSC-2026-47759-54800

Department

Department of Conservation & Natural Resources

Division

CN Nolde Forest Env Ed Ctr

Opening Date

04/23/2026

Closing Date

5/6/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

54800

Position Number

00123579

Union

AFSCME

Bargaining Unit

Pay Group

ST06

Bureau / Division Code

00386330

Bureau / Division

Nolde Forest Environmental Education Center

Worksite Address

3025 New Holland Road

City

Reading, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

19607

Contact Name

Rachel Beam

Contact Email

racbeam@pa.gov

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THE POSITION
If you have a passion for sharing your expertise, engaging with the public, and contributing to the environmental and recreational sector, consider joining the team at Nolde Forest State Park as an Environmental Education Specialist. Within this role, you will be responsible for organizing and executing educational programs and interpretive activities related to the environment and history. Take pride in knowing you are contributing to an agency which strives to conserve and sustain Pennsylvania’s natural resources for present and future generations’ use and enjoyment. Bring your talent and enthusiasm to our team and apply today!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
As an Environmental Education Specialist, you will be responsible for developing programs and lesson plans to provide special activities for park visitors such as environmental education and interpretive programs regarding natural history, historic and cultural events, and environmental management issues at Nolde Forest State Park. Work includes program planning, preparation, implementation, presentation, and evaluation. Programs will be facilitated by leading guided walks, audio-visual presentations, tours, and innovative field learning activities. The ability to engage and collaborate with others is essential, as you will be presenting programs, workshops, and environmental education activities to students, the public, civic organizations, and various other organized groups. You will engage with patrons in-person, over the phone, and through email and social media. You will also be tasked with preparing and distributing program and activity schedules, as well as conducting all aspects of coordinating guest speakers for public programs. Furthermore, you will assist with maintaining all natural, historic, cultural, and archaeological collections; coordinating the use, repair, and maintenance of environmental learning field equipment; and assisting in various aspects of resource management projects at Nolde Forest.Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.Work Schedule and Additional Information:This is a seasonal, full-time position with no healthcare benefits. There is not an option to buy into health care benefits. The season runs from approximately September 2026 until May 2027 at which time the employee will be placed on leave without pay. The employee will automatically be returned to employment approximately in September 2027. Work schedule will vary. Work will be scheduled 5 days/37.5 hours per week and will include a 30-minute lunc