Nature Center Educator Assistants (seasonal - multiple locations)

Position details: Duties and schedules vary by center. Expect to work a part-time schedule in spring/fall (20-30 hours per week) and full-time during summer (35-40 hours per week) on a varied schedule. These positions will assist with environmental education and outdoor adventure programs including summer day camp. Work includes weekends and occasional evenings.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with developing and facilitating environmental education, outdoor adventure, and summer day camp programs to include curricular school programs, paddle sports, outreach programs, and hiking.
• Work with a wide variety of audiences with different ages, abilities, and backgrounds.
• Assist with the care and feeding of exhibit and program animals.
• Assist with customer service duties including answering visitor questions and working the cash register.
• Present programs on weekends, evenings, or holidays as assigned.
• Assist with special events, garden maintenance, and other tasks as assigned.
• May be required to transport participants in agency vehicle.

Qualifications: Qualified applicants should have or be working toward a BS/BA degree in one of the following fields: natural/environmental sciences, environmental education, recreation or related field. Work experience accepted in lieu of degree.

The ideal candidate is/has

• Self-motivated and passionate about parks, recreation, and nature
• Flexible and team-oriented
• Willing to learn and take chances
• Experience in environmental education or outdoor recreation programming
• A strong desire to work with children in an outdoor setting
• Able to travel 3-5 miles on unpaved trails.
• Current first aid and CPR certification
• Knowledge of the flora and fauna of the Piedmont region of North Carolina

Applications will be accepted until all positions are filled. 

Apply online through the link provided or email your resume/cover letter to Anjoli.Reynolds@mecknc.gov