Duties:

• Develop and teach environmental education programs and nature-based day camps to youth ages 4-12
• Participate in staff trainings on outdoor learning, nature play, behavior management, lesson plan development, professional development opportunities, 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, bird viewing area, etc.
• 40 hours per week preferred. Monday-Friday, plus one Saturday per month.

Qualifications:

• Junior, Senior or Degree in environmental studies, education, sciences or related field
• 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
• End date: August 24, 2016