Educator

 The Mount St. Helens Institute Educators facilitate meaningful experiences for our guests, including leading hikes and other educational activities, helping students build confidence and a sense of belonging in the outdoors, and sharing their enthusiasm for Mount St. Helens with our guests. 

During the school season from April - June and September - November we serve elementary to high school-aged youth for day and overnight field trips. 

• The size of school groups ranges from small groups of 15 people to upwards of 60 people. 
• MSHI works to maintain the desired ratio of 1:15 for staff/volunteers to students. 

Summer events hosted by Mount St. Helens Institute (including Family Adventure Camp, Sky & Star Party, and Base Camp) are capped at 75 participants. 

• Our rental programs and summer events serve people of all ages. 

Other programs include GeoGirls (a 5 day overnight summer camp), youth groups, and other camps. 

We host multiple community events including but not limited to seasonal foraging event series with the Cowlitz Indian Tribe, summer Family Adventure Camps, summer Sky & Star Party, GeoGirls youth summer camp, backcountry running events, and more! 

Educators will work with a small group of individuals under the direction of the Youth Education & Rental Programs Manager and with the support of the Youth Education & Rental Programs Coordinator. Because we operate in a remote location, we seek applicants who are motivated and self-directed.

Read about our education programs and our facility, the Mount St. Helens Science & Learning Center.

Full position description and application instructions here.