Environmental Educator

POSITION TITLE: Environmental Educator
DEPT/DIVISION: Parks and Recreation – Springbrook Nature Center
REPORTS TO: Interpretive Program Coordinator
POSITION OBJECTIVE: To conduct nature center programs, aid in care of
captive animals, develop curriculum and present
programs onsite and offsite.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
􀁸 Develop, conduct, and market environmental education programs and
curricula, including summer camps.
􀁸 Help to maintain exhibit animals including reptiles, amphibians, and insects.
􀁸 Organize and lead a variety of small group activities as developed by the
Springbrook staff. Activities may include hiking, nature explorations, crafts,
games, canoeing, archery, stream and pond hikes, art and drama
activities, etc.
􀁸 Complete other assigned operational tasks before and after programming
such as: clean up, room preparation, and materials organization.
􀁸 Provide fun and engaging activities outdoors.
􀁸 Identify and respond to participant/camper behavioral issues.
􀁸 Communicate with parents/ teachers regarding participants/camper’s
experiences and activities.
OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:
􀁸 Respond to inquiries by telephone, email and in person concerning a broad
spectrum of natural resource information.
􀁸 Receipt and handle monies from nature center store and program
registration.
􀁸 Other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
􀁸 Experience in interpretive programming with youth
􀁸 Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age
􀁸 Valid driver’s license
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
􀁸 Bachelor’s degree in Natural Science, Environmental Education, or related
field, or two years relevant experience.
􀁸 Ability to be imaginative and innovative in