Join the Sunriver Nature Center & Observatory as we work to foster curiosity and create educational experiences that inspire a deeper connection to space and the natural world. We are seeking someone passionate about outdoor education to lead a variety of programs with the local community. The Education Programs Specialist will assist with K-12 field trips, outdoor summer nature and space camps, children and family programs, themed special events, and animal ambassador programs.

Summary

This position is responsible for assisting the Education Programs Manager with all education programs. This includes outdoor summer nature and space camps, K-12 field trips, children and family programs, themed special events, and animal ambassador programs. This is a highly cross-trained position and serves as an integral member of the daytime team by also assisting with daily operations, including visitor services and animal husbandry as needed.

Key Responsibilities

Independently lead K-12 and children and family educational programming. K-12 field trips typically require leading groups of 35 students through multi-hour rotations.
Delivery of K-12 programming curriculum in alignment with state and school district standards.
Delivery of on and off-site educational programming such as homeschool programs, afterschool programs, family programs, summer camps, and other programs.
Deliver interactive activities such as games, experiments, hikes, crafts, etc. with the natural world in mind.
Assist with program development of K-12 and children and family programming.
Participation in the delivery of on-site visitor experiences such as presentations, tours, guided hikes, animal ambassador encounters, and other interpretive programs.

For more information and application instructions please visit https://www.snco.org/employment

Compensation Information

This is a year-round position averaging 30 hours/week at a rate of $20-$24/hour depending on experience. Summer hours (May-September) average 40 hours/week, while fall, winter, and spring hours average 30 hours/week. This position qualifies for health insurance benefits and PTO accrual.