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Organization
Great Plains Nature Center
Job Posted
November 14, 2023
Job status
Job Category
Job Type
Job Duration
Job Compensation Type
Remote
No
Website
Contact Name
Amanda Alessi
Contact Email
amanda@gpnc.org
Contact Phone
Deadline to Apply
Location
Wichita, KS
United States
United States
Are you passionate about wildlife conservation and connecting people to the natural world? The Great Plains Nature Center is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic full-time Lead Naturalist, employed by our non-profit organization, Friends of the Great Plains Nature Center. This position will focus on both creating and implementing environmental education and caring for our wonderful ambassador animals!
Summary
Summary of Responsibilities:
- Present weekly interpretive and environmental education nature programs on-site and off-site for diverse audiences (ages pre-K to adult).
- Collaborate with peers to lead, and/or assist with special nature-related workshops, clubs, and special events.
- Cultivate a culture of teamwork which includes mutual respect, individual initiative, inclusion, and diversity; collaborate with partners, staff, and volunteers to identify and implement best practices.
- Work with the team to maintain interpretive displays and live animals.
- Report on attendance, programs, and community engagement as required.
- Open, close and provide building coverage on one assigned weekday and some weekends.
- Ability to work approximately 12-15 weekend days for special events, animal care, building coverage and clubs.
- Miscellaneous operation and maintenance duties.
Other Duties as Assigned:
- Obtain and prepare food for animal ambassadors, coordinate, and implement animal feeding and cleaning schedules.
- Create interpretive content for website and social media.
- Welcome visitors to the nature center and answer telephones.
- Assist in instructing National Archery in the Schools Programs onsite.
Check out our website for full job description and more information: https://gpnc.org/jobs/
To Apply:
No later than November 26th, 11:59pm, send a letter of interest and resume to:
ATTN: Amanda Alessi, Director
Great Plains Nature Center
6232 RE. 29th St. N, Wichita, KS 67220
OR amanda@gpnc.org
Compensation Information
$34,500-$36,000 based on experience, paid monthly
Roth IRA match, vacation time and flexible paid time off