Seasonal Naturalist Educator

Job Type: Part-Time; Seasonal

Duration:
Start Date: Monday, August 10th, 2026
Initial Term End Date – December 4th, 2026
*might have a few additional shifts through December 31st, 2026!

Hours: 
Part-Time 22-30 hrs/wk; hours may vary based on class needs & availability 
- Typical Hours are as follows
Tuesday, Wednesday, & Friday: Class Availability 7:00 am to 5:00 pm for 6-7 homeschool classes and 1 preschool class; 
Potential Additional Classes: Thursdays for one homeschool class for 12 weeks, Two Saturdays September, Two Saturdays October, November one Sunday & Monday

Classes 80-90%

• Lead summer programs from lesson plans curating activities that help participants learn the topic while having fun; Freedom to pick from previously created activities and some time available to develop new ones
• Effectively manage participants and follow safety guidelines to provide a safe and fun environment for participants physically, mentally, and emotionally
• Drive to different sites to prepare, set up, and tear down class activities
• Capture photos and videos during programs to send to guardians
• Navigate unexpected situations professionally while prioritizing safety
• Coordinate with partner organizations to make sure programs run smoothly
• Interact with participants, guardians, other staff, partner organizations, and the public in a safe and professional manner
• Maintain sites and class materials to keep workspaces clean and safe

Education Team Member 10-20%

• Participate in team meetings and regular check-ins with Supervisor
• Communicate with class participants through reminder and follow up emails
• Assist with planning and preparing class materials for upcoming classes; cleaning and organizing materials from previous classes
• Conduct and follow training activities to help team members grow and learn more
• Develop new class activities and materials for current and future programs
• Conduct regular reflections/evaluations of programs and experiences to improve for the future

Additional Duties:

• Create marketing and social media posts; promoting upcoming classes and EcoElsa LLC
• Assist with the creation of newsletters, blog posts, and videos
• Assist with marketing and sales of programs and services to partner organizations
• Market EcoElsa Classes at tabling events and other outreach opportunities
• Complete other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications:

• BA or BS in science or education and 1 year of education experience; or 4-5 years related environmental and educational/childcare experience
• CPR & First Aid Certification up to date; or be willing to obtain it by the start date
• Valid Driver’s License and reliable vehicle; position travels between different sites and organizations around the metro
• High level of self-motivation & enthusiasm
• Knowledge of a variety of environmental topics
• Experience foraging for plants and mushrooms or a strong interest in learning how to do so; we are looking for a second staff member to help back up foraging classes
• Strong organizational, written, and verbal communication and time management skills
• Able to lift and carry 50 pounds and hike on uneven rugged terrain often off main trails in all kinds of weather
• Successfully passing a background check is a requirement for this position

Preferred Qualifications:

• Work experience with Nature Centers, homeschool groups, summer camps, field research, preschool/childcare centers, schools, and other related groups
• Experience working with PreK-12 youth and adults for programs
• Knowledge of outdoor survival, wildlife biology, botany, ethnobotany & foraging, biomimicry, physical sciences, and or art and a passion for sharing that knowledge with others
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects
• Previous experience creating curriculum is a plus, but not required
• Solutions focused looking for ways to improve programs and stream-line processes
• Shared interest in growing the position into a permanent full-time year-round position 

Benefits:

• Starting Salary $20.00/hour
• Sick Time & Paid Time Off
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Gift card to an outfitter company for completing position to the designated term end date
• 3 EcoElsa T-shirts: 2 Staff shirt that will need to be returned at the end of position and 1 other EcoElsa nature/naturalist themed shirts from the Etsy Shop to keep

For more information check out www.ecoelsa.com

Application Deadline: We will be accepting applications until the position is filled send Resume, Cover Letter, and completed Questionnaire to ecoelsallc@gmail.com with “Naturalist Educator Application – Your Name” written in the subject line. Questionnaire is available at https://ecoelsa.com/team-careers/. 

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.

Hiring Process & Timeline:

We will begin reviewing applications on a rolling basis and scheduling interviews starting in July. We anticipate making decisions quickly and will begin contacting applicants at that time or continue to interview on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

For questions about the position, contact ecoelsallc@gmail.com with “Naturalist Educator Position Questions” in the subject line!