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November 4, 2026
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Website
Contact Name
Elizabeth Long
Contact Email
executive.director@tnfw.org
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United States
The Nature Foundation at Wintergreen (TNFW) is seeking an enthusiastic, creative, and collaborative Environmental Educator to join our team in Virginia's beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains.
Our organization works at the intersection of conservation, education, and research, helping people discover and appreciate the extraordinary natural resources of Wintergreen and the surrounding region.
We're looking for someone who loves teaching, enjoys being outdoors, and finds satisfaction in helping others experience those moments of discovery that make environmental education so rewarding.
Summary
What You'll Do
As our Environmental Educator, you'll work with schoolchildren, families, community members, and lifelong learners to create meaningful connections with nature.
Approximately two-thirds of your educational programming will focus on school-age children, including hands-on field experiences, school partnerships, curriculum development, and summer programs. You'll help us strengthen existing programs and expand opportunities for elementary and middle school students.
The remaining programming will focus on adults and community members. You'll lead natural history hikes, workshops, presentations, and other engaging experiences that encourage curiosity, discovery, and lifelong learning.
You'll also help us grow and strengthen our educational offerings, bringing fresh ideas and enthusiasm to a small, dedicated team.
For candidates with an interest in creative interpretation, there may also be opportunities to contribute to educational exhibits and displays that help visitors explore and understand the natural world.
Who We're Looking For
Our ideal candidate:
- Loves working with children and has experience creating engaging educational experiences for young learners.
- Is equally comfortable sharing knowledge and enthusiasm with adults and lifelong learners.
- Has a strong foundation in ecology, biology, natural history, or environmental education.
- Is creative, organized, dependable, and comfortable taking initiative.
- Enjoys working collaboratively, sharing ideas, and pitching in wherever needed.
- Is enthusiastic about the natural history and conservation of the Blue Ridge Mountains.
A special interest in native plants? We'd love to hear from you! Candidates with knowledge or expertise in the native plants of the Blue Ridge Mountains, particularly plant identification, ecology, or propagation, will receive additional consideration.
Why Join TNFW?
You'll work in one of Virginia's most beautiful mountain landscapes, surrounded by forests, streams, native plant communities, and miles of trails.
You'll have the opportunity to develop creative programs, engage curious learners of all ages, and make a meaningful contribution to environmental education and conservation.
And you'll be part of a small, dedicated nonprofit team that values collaboration, fresh ideas, and a shared enthusiasm for the natural world.
Position Details
Location: Wintergreen, Virginia
Schedule: Full-time, with occasional evening and weekend programs
Compensation: $50K-$55K annually, plus benefits (PTO, medical/dental/vision insurance, Simple IRA)
How to Apply
Please submit a resume and cover letter describing your environmental education experience, your interest in working with learners of different ages, and what excites you about joining The Nature Foundation at Wintergreen. Priority will be given to candidates who apply by Monday, November 23rd. Send materials directly to executive.director@tnfw.org
Come help us inspire the next generation of environmental stewards — and lifelong learners, too.
Compensation Information
$50K-$55K annually, plus benefits (PTO, medical/dental/vision insurance, Simple IRA)