The environmental educator will join a friendly, dynamic staff that is dedicated to carrying out Hartley Nature Center’s (in Duluth, Minnesota) mission of inspiring lifelong connections with nature through education, play and exploration.

Duties:

• Develop and teach environmental education programs and nature-based day camps to youth ages 4-12 while following all covid-19 protocols
• Participate in staff trainings on outdoor learning, nature play, behavior management, lesson plan development, etc.
• Contribute to nature center projects, such as our organizational newsletter, equipment care and purchasing, caring for native plant gardens, live animal exhibits, monarch butterfly exhibit, etc.
• 40 hours per week preferred, between 8am-5:30pm, Monday-Friday, plus one weekend day per month.

Qualifications:

• Genuine interest in working with children in the outdoors
• Experience teaching environmental education or outdoor recreation
• Effective written and oral communication skills
• Ability to relate with people of all ages and abilities in a positive manner
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• Availability to work occasional evenings and weekends