A 10-week full-time seasonal position located at DelNature’s Abbott’s Mill Nature Center in Milford, DE. Assists with planning, preparation, coordination, & delivery of environmental education programs for a variety of audiences. Assists with live animal care & maintenance of education materials, equipment, & tools. At times, supports the Abbott’s Land & Biodiversity Team in the overall care & maintenance of lands owned & operated by Delaware Nature Society (DelNature).

Responsibilities

• Teaches and/or co-leads in-person and virtual environmental education programs for school, group, and public audiences. Assists with program preparation, as well as maintenance and sanitization of program materials, equipment, and tools.
• Attends DelNature camp training (held at Ashland Nature Center in Hockessin, DE) and co-leads 6 weeks of in-person summer camp programs for ages 5 – 12 years old.
• Assists with live animal care as needed.
• Assists with maintenance, repairs, and cleaning of all facilities.
• Assists with promotion of organization mission, membership, and goals through publicity and event support.
• Assists with maintenance, repairs, and cleaning of all facilities.
• Assists with promotion of organization mission, membership, and goals through publicity and event support.
• At times, assists with the care of all tree reforestation and meadow restoration sites, controlling non-native invasive plants through both mechanical and chemical means.
• At times, assists in maintain trails, lawns, fence lines, and teaching areas through mowing, string trimming, and pruning.
• At times, assists in maintaining trail signage, bridges, boardwalks, accessible paths, and wood chipped paths.
• At times, assists with routine servicing and repairs of all vehicles, equipment, tools, boats, and trailers.
• Assists with other projects, programs, and duties as needed; independent projects encouraged.

Qualifications and Experience

• Current student enrolled in college/trade program pursuing a degree in environmental science, wildlife studies, recreation, conservation, or related field.
• Prior teaching experience and/or experience working with children.
• Natural sciences knowledge and outdoor recreation skills/experience (preferred).
• Current CPR/First Aid/AED certification. (Training will be provided if not certified)
• Public relations/communication/group management skills.
• Prior experience with safely operating and maintain a wide range of hand tools, power tools, vehicles, and small/large engine equipment (preferred).
• Ability to work effectively and productively as a part of a team, indoors and outdoors under variable weather conditions – programs are held rain or shine.
• Self-motivated, organized, attentive to details, and has effective time management skills.
• Flexibility and adaptability to work in a schedule that meets the needs of the organization, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and special events as needed.
• Valid Driver’s License required.
   

Work Environment and Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The employee is frequently required to sit, stand, and reach, and must be able to move around the work environment.
• Position at times requires strenuous physical work - frequent standing, bending, twisting, stooping, climbing, and lifting, pushing or pulling objects over 50 lbs.
• Specific vision abilities required for this job include close, vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust.
• The noise level in the work environment can be loud while operating machinery and equipment. Proper ear protection will be provided and required to be worn at these times.
• Ability to plan, lead, and participate in program activities and projects in a variety of indoor and/or outdoor settings, weather, and terrains.

Salary and Compensation

Please note this is a full time, seasonal position, working 40 hours/week for 10 weeks from May 17 – July 27, 2021. The pay rate for this position is set at $9.50, paid hourly for the 10-week term position divided into twice-monthly payments with all required federal and state taxes withheld. Some travel in personal vehicle may be required for programming/training, with mileage reimbursement provided.