Youth Educator

The Youth Educator will lead educational programs and trips for school and youth groups in grades K through 12. They will also lead occasional trips for families and adults. Academic lessons on climate change, forest and watershed ecology, map and compass, geology, weather and climate, outdoor skills, community building, and leadership development are integrated and taught in a nature- and student-centered hiking-based program.

The Educator-Guide will lead trips, manage risk, facilitate learning, and act as an interpretive and informational resource to participants and guests, providing high-quality, joyous experiences outdoors. They will work closely with the AMC Maine education staff to deliver the Maine Woods Explorer program through the Natural Resource Education Center (NREC) providing quality hands-on, nature-based activities to participants ages 8-12 years old around Greenville, Maine. The educator will be responsible for planning and teaching programs in the field and at schools.

For more information on this position, the desired qualifications, and to apply please visit the full job posting and fill out the online application form. This position is actively hiring for an ASAP start date!