Environmental Educator

Location:  617 Surry Street | Wilmington, NC 28401 

Preferred Schedule: ~15-20 hours/week; Must have morning availability from 8am-2pm on Saturdays and at least two additional weekdays (M-F).

Start/End Date: Sept-Dec

Position Responsibilities & Duties: 

• Independently lead 45-minute environmental education programs related to water quality, water resources, and local wildlife for K-8th grade field trips at Greenfield Lake
• Lead 1-hr walking ecotours at Greenfield Lake
• Rent out paddle boats, canoes, & kayaks to the public at the Greenfield Lake boathouse
• Help coordinate and implement First Saturday Seminar series and Second Saturday Cleanups
• Help coordinate and organize community outreach and tabling events, including CFRW’s annual Greenfield Lake LakeFest

Required Qualifications: 

• Experience working with children and the public
• Positive attitude and enthusiasm for learning, teaching, and environmental conservation efforts
• Excellent oral communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Strong work ethic, and ability to be self-directed and detail-oriented
• Excellent organizational skills
• Multi-lingual and multi-cultural or cross-cultural experience preferred

Physical Demands:

• Physical work outdoors in various weather conditions is required.
• Must possess a valid Driver’s License, be able to life 50 lbs., and pass a background check

To Apply: Send a cover letter, resume, and a list of 3 references to Marissa Blackburn, Environmental Education Manager, at marissa@cfrw.us by August 23, 2023.