Environmental Educator

Environmental Educators deliver high-quality programs at the Kellogg Bird Sanctuary, including field trips, guided tours, and special events. This part-time, seasonal position runs from early April through July, with training beginning in mid-April. Typical schedules are 2–3 days per week, primarily on weekdays, with occasional evenings and weekends.

Primary Responsibilities

• Deliver dynamic indoor and outdoor environmental education programs for grades 4–12, college groups, and adults.
• Engage the community by supporting school visits, open houses, and special events.
• Create meaningful, inquiry-based learning experiences that inspire curiosity and connection to nature.
• Organize and reset program spaces and maintain educational materials and equipment.
• Participate fully in pre-season training, program setup, and end-of-season wrap-up.
• Represent MSU and KBS with professionalism while adhering to all MSU policies.
• Complete additional tasks as assigned by the Outreach Coordinator.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Passion for environmental education and connecting people with the natural world.
• Broad understanding of ecological concepts, environmental issues, and human impacts on ecosystems.
• Experience working with youth or mixed-age groups in educational or recreational settings.
• Ability to adapt instruction to diverse ages, learning styles, and backgrounds.
• Teaching experience in formal or informal settings (environmental education, outdoor recreation, interpretation, classroom teaching, etc.).
• Commitment to the mission of the Kellogg Biological Station.

Apply at https://careers.msu.edu/jobs/clerical-aide-in-state-michigan-united-states-3752d855-e967-4704-aea2-4a13ed146897