Organization
Job Posted
December 10, 2025
Job status
Job Category
Job Duration
Job Compensation Type
Remote
No
Website
Contact Name
Rose Brown
Contact Email
rose.brown@onsc.us
Contact Phone
Location
United States
Summary
Read the full job description and apply: www.onsc.us/staff
At Ozark Natural Science Center, Teacher Naturalists (TNs) are the front-line educational staff for all ONSC programming and program-related operations. TNs lead educational activities including interpretive hikes/field investigations on the trail, interactive classes in the field and classroom, and various other activities.
The ideal candidate holds a BS/BA degree (preferably in an environmental or natural science field), demonstrates strong time-management and presentation skills, possesses a passion for the ONSC mission and the natural world, can hike in varied conditions, thrives in a team setting, and is eager to grow as both an educator and a naturalist.
ONSC celebrates diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. We seek employees, volunteers, and interns from a wide variety of backgrounds. All applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, education, culture, or any other federal, state or local protected class.
Compensation Information
Compensation:
- Competitive hourly rate between $18-$19/hour
- Regular raises based on length of employment and performance.
- Paid Time Off (PTO), which includes vacation, sick, holiday, and personal leave days
- Meals provided when programs are in session
- Optional employee-paid dental and vision insurance coverage (full-time staff only)
- Optional employee-paid life insurance (full-time staff only)
- Staff housing provided during overnight programming
- Opportunity to live on campus year-round in a 4-bedroom house or a tiny house apartment; very reduced rent, which includes all utilities
- Training opportunities including certifications (CPR, WFA, and CIG) paid for entirely or partly by ONSC for employees (dependent upon scheduling availability).