School Year Educator

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Organization

Pickering Creek Audubon Center

Job Posted

July 20, 2022

Job Category

Job Type

Remote

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Location

Easton, MD
United States
Pickering Creek is located on a tidal tributary of the Chesapeake Bay. The Center's 400 acres are a microcosm of Maryland's Eastern Shore. We seek three enthusiastic individuals that are willing to inspire others about the natural world and take conservation action. Each School-Year Educator will assist in growing and delivering our successful environmental education programs.

Summary

The School-Year Educators will serve as integral to our education team; report to the center’s Director of Education; and work closely with all center staff. They will maintain positive and friendly working relationships with the general public, volunteers, and local/regional community organizations and school groups.

This is a full-time, seasonal position beginning August 30, 2022 through June 2, 2023. There is a 7-week winter break from December 3 through January 22. On-site housing is available. Some weekends and evenings required. On-site and in-person programming required. Pickering Creek Audubon Center prioritizes following CDC and local guidance on maintaining a safe working environment for our team.

Salary: $15/hour, 35-hour work week

Essential Functions –

  • Lead field-based, classroom and virtual environmental education programs including on Pickering Creek’s 400 acres, at schools, partnering sites, and online through virtual meeting platforms 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 both in-person and online
  • 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
  • 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 a weekly email digest

The ideal candidate –

  • 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 a field-based or an online environment
  • 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
  • Some level of Spanish proficiency a plus

How to apply:

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