Most Important Skills for a Naturalist at California State Parks
For a California State Park Interpreter, experience working with children and excellent communication skills are paramount. The ability to communicate effectively "with every single demographic," from children to large groups and individuals, is crucial for success in this role, encompassing interactions both within the organization and with the public.
Communication, Interpersonal Skills, Childcare Experience, Public Speaking, Group Management
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Michelle Claassen
California State Park Interpreter (Naturalist)
CA State Parks
Cuesta College and Liberty University
Communications
Climate, Environment, Sustainability & Waste Management, Government & Public Sector
Climate, Environment and Sustainability
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1. Excellent communication skills are essential for interacting with diverse groups of people, including children and adults.
2. Experience working with children is highly valuable for connecting with young audiences and making educational programs engaging.
3. Strong communication skills are vital for collaborating with colleagues, different departments and the public.
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What skills are most important for a job like yours?
The most important skills for a job like mine is definitely having experience working with children. It's a big part of what we do. This means knowing how to interact with children on their level, in a way they can understand.
Communication skills are also essential, which really aligns with working with children. You're communicating with every single demographic out there.
This involves understanding how to talk to people in general, how to talk to large groups, and also talking to people one-on-one. So, the biggest skill to have is just communicating. This includes communicating within your office, within departments, within the district, and then with the public.
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