[CLOSED] Nature Center Educator Assistant

Position details: Latta Nature Preserve is seeking an environmental educator or outdoor recreation programmer to provide programs to our participants at Quest Nature Center in Huntersville. This is a part-time permanent position with up to 19 hours per week. Hourly pay starting at $20. Work schedule is flexible and includes some weekends and evenings.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct and/or assist with developing environmental education and outdoor adventure programming for all ages and diverse audiences.
• Assist with nature center duties including customer service and animal care as needed.

Why you might love this job:

• Meaningful work in a community-focused agency
• Having a direct impact on the public looking to connect with nature and recreation
• Working with a creative and adventurous team
• A beautiful office location
• Opportunities for professional growth and development, to include employer-paid certification courses in wilderness first aid, paddle sports, and environmental interpretation.

Qualifications:

• Enrollment in, or completion of a bachelor’s degree in relevant field (environment, education, or recreation)
• OR
• Two years relevant work experience in outdoor education or recreation

The ideal candidate:

• Self-motivated and passionate about parks, recreation, and nature
• Willing to learn and take chances
• An enthusiastic and trustworthy program leader

People with non-traditional backgrounds and those with diverse identities or abilities are encouraged to apply.

To request a full description or to apply email:
[email protected]  

Open until filled.

Mecklenburg County conditions of employment:

Mecklenburg County requires proof of COVID-19 vaccination as a condition of employment for any new Mecklenburg County employees.
All employment offers are contingent upon verification of identity and eligibility to work in the United States, as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services and upon successful completion of our pre-employment requirements, including (but not limited to):

• Drug testing
• Background checks
• Reference checks
• Verification of employment
• Verification of education