Environmental Education Director & Instructors - Nature Center

Environmental Education Instructors are responsible for planning, preparing, instructing, and/or leading general and/or specialized activities for nature program participants. Activities include but are not limited to leading group games, nature activities, arts & crafts, and guided group hikes.
Pay Rate Range: $18.22 - $19.93 hourly, depending on experience
 
Environmental Education Director is responsible for the development and implementation of assigned nature programs. Incumbents in this job classification work independently, within established guidelines, to develop, coordinate, supervise, and instruct the day-to-day activities of assigned nature program areas and provide lead direction to assigned part-time staff and volunteers.
Pay Rate Range: $20.51 - $23.08 hourly, depending on experience
 
For more information regarding job duties and qualifications please review the hyperlinked job title.
 
The fine print: you must be at least sixteen years old to apply; you must love working with kids; and you must be able to work outside, rain or shine. 
 
Scheduling:
We are hiring for spring and summer positions. Positions will start either mid-March or mid-June. Spring hours are variable and based on programs. Summer hours are typically Monday – Friday, 8 am to 5 pm, and will be scheduled between the weeks of June 10 through August 30.
 
We are hiring for both year-round and seasonal positions. Part-time employees are scheduled variable hours and may work less than 1,560 hours per year. Seasonal employees may be scheduled 40 hours per week for a maximum duration of 6 months. Staff may be given the opportunity to work multiple positions within the same classification.
 
Application Review:
Our hiring team will review applications as they are received, assessing suitability for the role. If you meet our criteria, we will contact you directly to discuss next steps. This posting will remain open until all positions are filled.
 
New Benefit – Paid Time Off
Effective March 1, 2024, a new paid leave for part-time Paid Time Off (PTO), will accrue at a rate of one (1) hour earned for every 30 hours worked. This is in addition to Sick leave and may be scheduled by employees for any reason!
 
** Employees receive free drop-in access to all THPRD recreation facilities for their household. Be sure to check out the "Benefits" tab to see what the district offers you! **  
 
Please be sure to fully answer the application's supplemental questions to ensure our hiring managers can appropriately evaluate your qualifications. To reduce barriers to entry, THPRD evaluates an applicant's work history and responses to supplemental questions rather than requiring cover letters and resumes. Appointments on the salary range are made based upon a pay equity analysis of bona fide factors per Oregon's Equal Pay Act.
   
THPRD is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, THPRD will ensure that people experiencing disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Human Resources at humanresources@thprd.org.