Administrative Skills, Biology, Communication Skills, Community Programs, Conservation, Environmental Sciences, Environmental Work, Fishing, Interpersonal Skills, Leadership, Program Planning, Public/Media/Press/Analyst Relations, Secondary School, Social Media, Team Player, Training/Teaching, Writing Skills
School Year Educators assist in growing and delivering our successful environmental education programs. School Year Educators serve as integral to our education team; report to the center's Director of Education; and work closely with all center staff. They maintain positive and friendly working relationships with the public, volunteers, and local/regional community organizations and school groups.
The School Year Educator position is full-time and seasonal, beginning on September 9, 2026 and ending May 26, 2027. There is a winter break in December and January. Some weekends and evenings required.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Lead field-based and classroom environmental education programs including on Pickering Creek's 450 acres, at schools, and at partnering sites for pre-K, elementary, middle and high school students
- Collaborate with other staff to prepare and lead public, community and volunteer programs for families, adults and youth
- Assist with the care of buildings and grounds including weekly trail and habitat maintenance
- Provide care for program animals including feeding and animal tank maintenance
- Fulfill weekly administrative tasks alongside organization leadership
- Serve as a role model naturalist and environmental steward for students, teachers, community and public audiences
- Work closely with other staff to plan and implement programs
- Contribute to Center's public communications including social media and email digest
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
- Enjoys hiking, birding, ponding, fishing, seining, planting and leading games for children of all ages
- Has at least one year of experience teaching or working with children in an educational or recreational setting. Experience may be achieved by combining time from multiple positions or roles.
- Has interest and experience in biology, education, environmental education, environmental science or a related field
- Is committed to the conservation of birds, other wildlife and habitats
- Possesses excellent interpersonal, written and communication skills
- Is an enthusiastic team player
- Maintains a professional, friendly manner
- Is self-motivated, with the ability to work with minimal supervision
- Proficiency with speaking and writing in Spanish a plus
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Pickering Creek Audubon Center