Naturalist, Programming (24 hours/week)

The perfect candidate would be someone who thrives in the outdoors, loves people of all ages, loves local natural history, and is interested in teaching through interpretive techniques. Night and weekend availability is a must but it flexible. Click here https://bit.ly/474Etgh to see current program offerings .
 
CIG designation is preferred, but not required.
 
BENEFITS: 30 days of paid time off, dental and vision insurance, 403(b) participation with a 5% company contribution after 1 year of service.

Purpose  

With specific direction from the Program Managers, plan and deliver interpretative programs and hikes on an as-needed basis for both school field trips and public programs.  Executes all activities with the highest standards for safety, customer service and in keeping with the Nature Center’s Mission, Values and Principles.  A love of nature is a must for this position as original content comes from the Nature Center's land.  

Essential Job Responsibilities

PROGRAMMING

• School Field Trips: Plan and deliver interpretive natural history hikes to small trail groups for schools visiting for field trips.
• Public Programs: Deliver top quality interpretive natural history programs to children, adults, and families. Programs may include Playscape activities, drop-in activities, interpretive nature hikes (full moon hikes, maple hikes, wildflower hikes), special events, and scout hikes to name a few.
• Outreach Programs: Work with partner organizations to expose children and youth from under-resourced communities to the natural world.
• Educate on a wide variety of different natural history topics using interpretive techniques for adults, children, youth, and mixed age groups. As a science -based organization, climate, evolution, ecology, and other scientific principles are at our core and will be part of the education experience.
• Attend all required training with a focus on continuous improvement.
• School field trips typically take place Mon-Fri from 9am – 2pm. Public and outreach programs typically take place weekends and evenings.

OTHER DUTIES:  Coordinate and assist in training of volunteers during some programs, participate in assessment and recommend improvements to programs as well as assist with generating program ideas.

These job responsibilities represent only the essential and most significant duties of the position.  This job description does not exclude other work assignments, directives and responsibilities not mentioned herein.

Cincinnati Nature Center is an equal opportunity employer.

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We respect individual strengths, views, and experiences.

We are committed to fair employment practices including conducting business without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or veteran status.