Seattle Parks is hiring for positions aimed at expanding nature education across the city and supporting winter programming, according to a recent Parkways post. Open roles include Community Naturalist and Group Registration Specialist, which are responsible for delivering programs to Seattle’s diverse communities.
The Community Naturalist position involves developing and delivering educational activities for a range of communities, while the Group Registration Specialist will focus on registering school groups and coordinating educational programs for teachers and families.
In addition to hiring, Seattle Parks is offering a series of winter programs focused on education and exploration. The offerings include nighttime tidepooling, nature-themed escape room activities, and sessions on winter botany and medicinal plants. According to Seattle Parks and Recreation, programs include an event for Thursday examining marine life in winter tides and nature-based escape room sessions scheduled for January 31.
Carkeek Park will host a guided walk on February 8 focused on identifying winter plant species that persist during Seattle’s colder months. Additional information on these and other offerings is available through the Seattle Parks and Recreation activities search page under the “Nature and the Environment” category, as per the official announcement.
The Seattle Parks Environmental Education Team shares updates on programs, job openings, and park-related information through its Facebook page. Details about upcoming winter programs and employment opportunities are available through links provided on their social media channels.
