Naturalist

Please send resume to: director@peectidepools.org   

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Responsibilities:

• Lead groups of students in multi-day, hands-on, experiential and interactive environmental education and scientific explorations.
• Model responsible environmental literacy and environmental conservation.
• Manage students to successfully achieve the goals of the program and effectively adjust activities and programming according to the age, background and needs of the participants.
• Foster a safe and inclusive learning environment by delivering culturally responsive content, presenting multiple and balanced perspectives, amended by connecting subject matter to the lives and community of participants.
• Maintain student safety and comfort throughout long days on varied terrain, and adhere to risk management.
• Participate in and lead evening programs (i.e night hikes, stargazing, campfire) after field days, multiple evenings per session.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in science or a field related to environmental education and/or equivalent professional and life experiences
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work flexible and long hours
• CPR & First Aid Certification or willingness to obtain before start date

Timeline:

• Start March 2nd: Paid Staff Training
• 3-5 day School Programming from March 11th-May 29th
  • Exact dates subject to slight changes
• June 1st-5th: Spring Program Pack-up
• Potential for rehire for Fall Season (September-November 2026)