School Program Educator

Put your boots on and explore alongside students as they chase butterflies, catch frogs, and learn about the past through hands-on environmental education programs.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Lead school programs focusing on natural and/or cultural history topics for PreK-12 audiences
• Prepare for programs including gathering and setting up all necessary materials
• Maintain supplies and equipment
• Attend training sessions and staff meetings
• Support the safety of self, team, and visitors within training level
• Work a minimum of 2 days/week, 8:30 am-2:30 pm (4 days max) for the fall and spring seasons
• Assist with some weekend or evening programs throughout the year (optional)
• Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications:

• Experience in teaching, environmental education, interpretation, outdoor recreation or related field
• Experience working with children in a group setting
• Ability to communicate with visitors of all ages
• Knowledge of basic interpretive/teaching techniques
• Knowledge of basic natural and/or cultural history
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the position (i.e., hike over rugged terrain and lift 50 pounds)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certification in Project Wet, Project Wild and similar programs is encouraged 
• Bachelor’s degree in environmental education, interpretation, outdoor recreation, public history, education or related field

Schedule: 12-24 hours/week for approximately 26 weeks; optional on-call during off-season hours; Fall season is September-December; Spring season is late Feb-May

Start Date: September 15, 2026

Application procedure: Send cover letter and resume to Michelle Fournier, School and Public Program Director, at mfournier@chippewanaturecenter.org or 400 S Badour Road, Midland, MI  48640

Application Deadline: Open until filled

Learn more at www.chippewanaturecenter.org/employment