[POSITION FILLED] Part-time Naturalist

Organization

Houston Arboretum & Nature Center

Job Posted

August 9, 2022

Job status

Job Category

Job Type

Job Duration

Remote

No

Contact Name

Tiffany Ritter

Contact Email

tritter@houstonarboretum.org

Location

Houston, TX
United States
The Arboretum seeks a creative, engaging, and adaptable educator to join the Education Team of Naturalists. Arboretum Naturalists design and deliver meaningful environmental education experiences that seek to improve the environmental literacy of a diverse audience. Naturalists use the Arboretum trails and ecosystems as a classroom to create a connection with the natural world for students.

Summary

The Arboretum seeks a creative, engaging, and adaptable educator to join the Education Team of Naturalists. Arboretum Naturalists design and deliver meaningful environmental education experiences that seek to improve the environmental literacy of a diverse audience. Naturalists use the Arboretum trails and ecosystems as a classroom to create a connection with the natural world for students; this position requires a balance between computer work and outdoor work, and Houston’s climate creates challenging teaching conditions at times. The ideal candidate has enthusiasm, a positive attitude, and a collaborative spirit while working in a team setting with staff and volunteers to support the Arboretum’s mission.

How to apply:

Tiffany Ritter, Education Director Houston Arboretum & Nature Center tritter@houstonarboretum.org

Compensation Information

$18/hr - includes PTO and flexible work schedule