Seasonal Part-Time Environmental Educator

Organization

Wildlands Conservancy

Job Posted

February 10, 2023

Job Category

Job Type

Job Duration

Job Compensation Type

Remote

No

Contact Name

Renee Guzenski

Contact Email

rguzenski@wildlandspa.org

Location

Emmaus, PA
United States
If you are energetic, passionate, and want to expand your knowledge of our natural environment and want to be part of a dynamic team that will educate the community on the importance of becoming future stewards of our natural world, we welcome you to apply to be part of our 2023 Summer Camp education team at Wildlands Conservancy.

Summary

For 50 years, Wildlands Conservancy has been the Lehigh River Watershed’s leading land trust. Our mission is to protect and restore critical areas and waterways and educate the community to create a legacy of a healthy, sustainable environment for future generations. As a part of a dynamic team, you will assist with educating the community on the importance of becoming future stewards of our natural world. For additional information on Wildlands Conservancy, please visit our website at www.wildlandspa.org.

In this role you will:

  • Prepare for and teach environmental education classes to groups and individuals of all ages.
  • Learn how to properly handle education animals in order to present wildlife during programming.
  • Guide and mentor interns assigned to your summer camp group.
  • Maintain office/building organization while using site, buildings, and materials.
  • any other activities necessary to advance the mission of Wildlands Conservancy.

To be successful you will need:

  • Education or life experience related to one or more of the following topics:  outdoor activities, environmental studies, biology, natural resources, education, and/or conservation.
  • Ability to work with individuals of all ages and abilities.
  • Ability to work independently and within a team.
  • Show compassion, empathy and patience while maintaining an unwavering sense of humor.
  • Ability to work evenings and weekends.
  • Tolerance of inclement weather conditions.
  • Excellent people skills and a professional demeanor.
  • Ability to lift twenty-five pounds.
  • Must possess or be willing to obtain; current CPR, First Aid and AED certification; Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance (Act 151); Pennsylvania State Police Request for Criminal Record Check (Act 34); FBI Clearance (Act 114).

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion – It is our Nature

Our employees’ and board of directors’ differences in age, color, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, race, religion, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, veteran status, and other characteristics is what makes us unique. We welcome and invite people to be who they are.

If you have these qualifications, are energetic, passionate, and want to expand your knowledge of our natural environment, please submit your resume and cover letter telling us why you are the person to join our high performing team. humanresources@wildlandspa.org     

Compensation Information

$12.00/Hour