Part-time Environmental Educator

This educator will participate in all of our educational offerings, including field trips (prek-12th), afterschool programs (prek-8th), summer camp programs (middle school), and Saturday Sessions (all ages). Our educational offerings cover a range of life science and earth science topics, and an understanding of these topics is vital to the job. All education takes place outside, using the Nature Preserve as a learning resource. Lessons are typically place-based and contain hands-on and experiential activities to provide students with a fun and educational experience. 

weekends:

This position will involve occasional weekend work. Weekend responsibilities can range from: greeting participants in our Saturday Sessions; teaching young children about nature; leading guided hikes; helping with parking for large events, or managing a promotional table at our main entrance.   

non-teaching responsibilities:

The education workload at the Preserve varies significantly by season. When not teaching, the person in this position will primarily work at our welcome station / gift shop or serve as a mobile ambassador in the Preserve. Depending on individual strengths and experience, this person may additionally be asked to assist in other organizational tasks. 

Work Commitment:

• Start date is mid February 2024
• In general, will be scheduled to work 18-24 hours per week, Wednesday-Friday. On occasion, weather and/or season may temporarily dictate a reduced workload. 
• Working hours typically occur between 8:30 am-2:30 pm on weekdays. 
• Must be available to work 1-2 Saturday events per month.
• Must be available for full time work during summer camp programs - June 3-7th, June 24-28, July 15-19th, and July 29-August 2 

Visit www.conesteepreserve.org to learn more. 

To apply please send a letter of interest, resume, and 3 references to sarah@conesteepreserve.org.