Employment

Environmental Educator

Posted: October 23, 2023

Classification: Part-time
Supervisor: Executive Director
Hourly pay rate: $17.00
Hours: Average of 20 hours per week

Responsibilities

Program Management and Implementation

  • Design and implement educational programs for community and school groups
  • Develop and lead public program offerings at the Evergreen Nature Center
  • Assist in the setup and cleanup of program areas
  • Collaborate with staff to develop, enhance, and implement curricula and programs
  • Lead after-school programming at local elementary schools
  • Lead summer camp programming from June to August
  • Work closely with community partners to offer high-quality partner programs
  • Assist with social media content creation and program promotion

Staffing the Evergreen Nature Center

  • Staff the Evergreen Nature Center during operational hours including weekends
  • Provide positive interactions with visitors and groups at the ENC
  • Provide interpretation of exhibits and local wildlife
  • Run sales in the Nature Center gift shop
  • Support and cultivate positive engagement with ENC volunteers
  • Assist with the design, construction, and upkeep of educational exhibits
  • Assist with daily care of ENC animal ambassadors
  • Accurately report ENC visitor information and sales transactions

Requirements

  • Enthusiasm for nature and learning
  • Experience with or strong interest in teaching environmental education in informal settings
  • Must be at least 18 years of age or older
  • Knowledge of basic natural history and conservation issues; familiar with Rocky Mountain ecosystems
  • Strong communication skills with adults and children
  • Team player, fun, outgoing, passionate, organized, creative, resourceful, critical thinker, and self-motivated
  • Ability to manage time and meet deadlines
  • Flexible and willing to perform all duties as directed including weekend and evening work
  • Ability to handle changes in daily work schedule due to weather, programs or staffing needs
  • Spanish speaking ability desired

To Apply

Send your resume, cover letter, and 3 professional references to Emma Vasicek at: ExecutiveDirector@EvergreenAububon.org

Evergreen Audubon is a not-for-profit organization whose mission is to conserve wildlife and natural ecosystems, provide citizen science experiences, and inspire and educate our community to benefit people and diversity. We envision an engaged community who is aware of the natural world and embrace the conservation of natural resources.

Because we value the strength diversity brings to the workplace, Evergreen Audubon does not discriminate against any person or organization based on age, race, sex, color, creed, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender identity, gender expression, ancestry, marital status, gender, veteran status, political service, affiliation or disability. We encourage applications from candidates representing diverse backgrounds.