Responsibilities:

• Facilitate field trips by providing experiential environmental programs that promote conservation, sustainability, and a general understanding of scientific principles.
• Coordinate logistics while on field trips to ensure smooth operations (prepare student meals, coordinate with location representative, keep timely schedule).
• Ensure the health and well-being of all participants on field trips.
• Communicate with schools and vendors to ensure all trips are booked.
• Engage with students and adults, ranging in age from 8 years old and above, in a way that connects them with a greater understanding of the natural environment around them.

Experience and Education:

• Completion of a Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Biology, Ecology, Environmental Science or related field from an accredited college or university; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience teaching in an informal or formal setting is preferred but not required.

Skills and Aptitudes:

• Demonstrates a strong interest and/or experience in education, environmental education, and environmental conservation.
• Enthusiastic, open-minded, creative, flexible, adaptable, patient, self-motivated and able to work both independently and with a team.
• Skills in handling canoes/kayaks and swimming/snorkeling for long periods of time.
• Enjoys working with children of all ages and learning abilities.
• Comfortable interacting with the general public and speaking in front of large groups of people.
• Able to function in a professional environment, demonstrating responsibility, creative problem solving and excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and Adobe software.

Additional Requirements:

• Be comfortable working outdoors and in adverse conditions (heat, rain, cold, etc.).
• Flexible schedule and ability to travel on day and overnight field experiences.
• Successful completion of a background check.
• CPR & First Aid and Lifeguard certification will be required.
• Lifting and/or moving an object up to 50 pounds is occasionally required in this position.