Summer Environmental Educator

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Organization

Maine Audubon

Job Posted

May 9, 2022

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Location

Holden, ME
United States
The Fields Pond Audubon Center is seeking an enthusiastic and passionate Environmental Educator who loves working with elementary students. This position will work with the development and delivery environmental education programs, with a major emphasis on school children in grades K-5. These programs are designed to instill fascination, understanding, and responsibility for the natural world and focus on natural history, sustainability, and human impacts.

Summary

The Fields Pond Audubon Center is seeking an enthusiastic and passionate Environmental Educator who loves working with elementary students.  This position will work with the development and delivery environmental education programs, with a major emphasis on school children in grades K-5.  These programs are designed to instill fascination, understanding, and responsibility for the natural world and focus on natural history, sustainability, and human impacts.  Candidates should have experience and strong skills with elementary-age students; group management; program development and delivery.  This position may also assist with other sanctuary projects as time allows.

Qualifications:

  • Background in education, nature programs, biology, or environmental studies
  • Knowledge of Maine’s natural history and ecology
  • Skilled with computer software applications and online meeting/teaching platforms
  • Have (or able to work towards) current First Aid and CPR certification
  • Enthusiastic and passionate about environmental education
  • Able to multi-task and manage a variety of responsibilities
  • Able to pass a criminal background check

Physical Requirements:

  • Able to lift up to 50 pounds when setting up for programs or working on the property.
  • Able to hike all trails on Fields Pond property as part of programing and stewardship.
  • Able to use hands/fingers to operate computer and other program equipment.
  • Able to work outdoors in challenging environmental conditions.

Appointment:  This position will run from June 20th  through August 20th.  Hourly rate:  $18/hour

 

Maine Audubon is and Equal Opportunity Employer.  Any job offers are contingent on a successful criminal background check.

How to apply:

Please send a letter of intent and resume to Maine Audubon, 216 Fields Pond Road, Holden, Maine 04429 or email fieldspond@maineaudubon.org   We will begin reviewing application immediately.  Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

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