Overview:
Conservation Educators teach programs for schools, youth groups, families and adults. This position requires staff to work a flexible schedule, including working weekends and occasionally staying overnight at The Wilds. All staff will be required to drive a school bus during tours (training will be provided). On site housing is available (for nominal fee).
This position will begin on 8/22/2024 and run through 10/31/2024.
Responsibilities:
- Teach education programs to people of all ages.
- Create fun and memorable opportunities for EVERY program participant.
- Attend required training dates.
- Drive school bus on Wilds property (will train as needed).
- Stay overnight at the Education Camp with groups during programs.
- Supervise outdoor activities such as fishing, hiking and field games.
- Clean and prepare Education Camp for groups. This includes daily maintenance tasks such as cleaning the shower house/restrooms, sweeping yurts and maintaining the kitchen/dining area.
- Maintain hiking trails and outdoor spaces at Education Camp.
- Represent the Wilds at promotional events.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Minimum of two years of college-level coursework completed in related field (education, science, etc.); B.S. or B.A. in related field preferred
- Experience with school age children required.
- Comfortable in and on the water, able to hike long distances, and willing to supervise and participate in outdoor recreational activities.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends and holidays required. All staff will be required to occasionally spend the night at The Wilds.
- Ability to adhere to standard operating procedures including but not limited to safety protocols required.
- Possession of a valid state issued motor vehicles operators license and a good driving record required. Must be willing to be trained to drive school bus while on Wilds property.
- Ability to maintain a positive attitude in sometimes stressful situations required.
- Ability to communicate well both verbally and in writing required.
- Ability to provide excellent guest service by positively interacting with guests required.
- Current First Aid and CPR certification required (training will be offered).
- Ability to successfully complete a criminal history background check annually required.