Denver Zoo's Field Conservation department has an opportunity for a full time Rio Mora Research and Restoration Specialist to implement research, monitoring, restoration, capacity building, and community engagement efforts that contribute to Denver Zoo’s Field Conservation Department efforts to restore ecosystem function and conserve biodiversity at Rio Mora National Wildlife Refuge (RMNWR).
Denver Zoo's Field Conservation department has an opportunity for a full time Citizen Science Project Specialist to implement programs designed to engage local communities in science-based conservation research and restoration of important wildlife and ecosystems along the interface of the Rocky Mountains and Great Plains in the Southern Rocky Mountains.
We are accepting applications for the following part-time, temporary positions:
• Community Science Instructor (170 hours average, February–June)
• Marine Science Instructor (190 hours average, February–June)
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Applications are opened until filled.
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This position is responsible for developing and launching a new nature-based preschool that meets the developmental needs of young children and aligns with the mission of the Minnesota Zoo.
This is a part time position that averages 16-29 hours per week. Hours for each week will vary and could increase during the heavier months of March – May. This position will be required to work weekends and holidays. This position’s schedule will be Saturday and Sunday plus one additional day during the week during the months of January-May and September-December and Monday-Friday during the summer months of June-August. This position requires considerable flexibility.
The Nature-Based Preschool Professional Practice Guidebook is now available! Dive into this new resource from Natural Start Alliance to learn how nature-based educators offer programs that are safe, effective, and inclusive. The Guidebook is organized into four areas of practice: teaching, environments, safety, and administration and is an essential resource for teachers, administrators, parents, policy makers, licensing agents, and others who want to learn about the unique practices of nature-based preschools.
The Learning Specialist uses creativity, promising instructional practices and evaluation data to design, implement and authentically evaluate programs that support various levels of Shedd’s learning framework. They utilize learner-centered teaching strategies to encourage learners to think critically about the natural world and their place in it, actively seek out relevant content knowledge and evaluate learning using authentic and formal assessment techniques.
The Chicago Zoological Society’s Brookfield Zoo is home to the Hamill Family Play Zoo, a hands-on and interactive exhibit, which includes indoor and outdoor play settings designed to connect young children and their families with wildlife and nature. Our family nature play programming is nationally recognized as setting new standards in the field of conservation education.
The Seattle Aquarium is hiring a part-time marine science outreach educator to join its school and public programs team. The marine science outreach educator will focus on implementing programs for the early childhood–12th grade school outreach programs within the school and public programs section. The educator will work with the school programs outreach coordinator to ensure the ongoing excellence of programs and to assist with the coordination and development of new programming as needed.
Learn how nature-based learning in early elementary school gained support from two veteran outdoor educators. Check out the spotlight on Brooklyn Park Nature Preschool’s equity and inclusion efforts. Start preparing for the 2020 Nature-Based Early Learning Conference. Read about the release of Natural Start’s newest resource, the Nature-Based Preschool Professional Practice Guidebook.
The Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI) is seeking multiple Outdoor Education Program Coordinators to assist the Outdoor Science Education management team in successfully running OMSI Outdoors programs, including but not limited to, Outdoor School, Summer Science Camp, Rental Groups, and Family Weekends.
General Summary: An integral member of the Education team, the Education Manager (“Manager”) is responsible for the development, implementation and daily management of Audubon Louisiana Nature Center’s school, public and interpretive programs. These experiences include school and teacher programs; exhibit interpretation, planetarium shows, guest engagement, and fee-based programming for adults, scouts, families and children. The main responsibilities of this position include: scheduling, trainin
The Outer Banks Center for Wildlife Education in Corolla, NC is seeking an 11-month educator to instruct outdoor skills classes (fishing, crabbing, kayaking, birding, etc.) at the center and lead citizen science ecoEXPLORER experiences throughout eastern North Carolina. The position will serve from mid-Dec 2019 through mid-Nov 2020. Re-hire after a month off may be offered pending funding. Candidates should be enthusiastic, self-motivated, and able to work independently.
Bring your education and live-animal presentation skills to the Oregon Zoo, where you will support our groundbreaking wildlife education and conservation efforts.
Join the North Carolina Zoo's Animal Ambassador Keeper team. This position provides daily husbandry, enrichment, and training for our Ambassadors. Keepers are expected to help with educational programming as needed and lead animal encounters twice daily. This position is part-time seasonal but does have rehire status. Employees are required to take a 1-month furlough after 11-months each year. Our Animal Ambassador team reports to the Interpretive Program Manager.
Friends of the National Zoo is seeking a Temporary part time educator to conduct education programs that meet the missions of Friends of the National Zoo (FONZ) and Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute. The part time educator will contribute to a flexible and collaborative department that thrives on teamwork, innovation, and delivering mission-driven education and volunteer programming. Applicants must submit a resume and cover letter to be considered for the position.
Friends of the National Zoo is seeking a Education Specialist to conduct education programs that meet the missions of Friends of the National Zoo (FONZ) and Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute. The part time educator will contribute to a flexible and collaborative department that thrives on teamwork, innovation, and delivering mission-driven education and volunteer programming. Applicants must submit a resume and cover letter to be considered for the position.
The Natural History Museum is seeking a Climate and Ocean Education Specialist to assist education staff in developing, implementing, and evaluating strategies for training volunteers in climate change communication and ocean science.
