Join Nature Collective’s team of dedicated and passionate professionals working towards a world where everyone has a passion to connect with, experience, and protect nature. Our environmental educators work outside in nature to engage student, youth, and family audiences in experiential learning activities, including nature hikes, wildlife observation, and habitat restoration. Collectively, we grow and share our passion for nature and learning
The Educator I position is responsible for facilitating and supporting Nature Collective's varied school, family, and summer learning experiences/programs that inspire curiosity, enhance inquiry skills, connect to nature, and empower participants to take actions to care for their environmental communities. Programs are conducted outside in local and regional nature spaces. The position is year-round, part-time (up to 20hr/week) and requires 3-4 days of availability per week, including occasional weekends and holidays.
Responsibilities:
• Create and maintain a safe, equitable and supportive learning environment
• Teach/Lead field-based and virtual activities and programs
• Conduct program preparation, clean-up and follow-up, including organization of materials, site walkthroughs, and instructor surveys
• Adhere to and uphold all Nature Collective policies and protocols
• Participate/Attend required meetings and training
• Assist in program evaluation
• Keep accurate records and submit reports and paperwork in a timely manner
• Commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive work and learning environment
$17/hour. Benefits include sick leave, eligibility to participate in 401K program, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP); CPR/First Aid/AED training; mileage reimbursement; ongoing professional development/learning.
Application deadline is August 2, 2024, with an early September start date.
Learn more and apply: https://naturecollective.org/career