Seasonal Nature Center Educator Assistant

Candidates will support our Nature Preserves and Natural Resources staff in providing environmental education & outdoor recreation programming. We currently have 8-Month and 3-Month seasonal positions available. Exact start/end dates will be discussed during the interview process.  The selected candidates can expect to work 30-40 hours per week on average. Some weekend and evening work will be required based on business needs.  Duties include:

• Conduct and/or assist with developing environmental education and interpretive programs for all ages and diverse audiences, including facility tours, curricular school programs, summer camp programs, public lectures, special events, outreach programs, live animal programs and field experiences in a variety of outdoor environments both on and off-site
• Maintain program props, interpretive displays, native plant gardens, and demonstration compost areas
• Assist with planning and implementation of teacher workshops and special events
• Assist with development of educational exhibits, interpretive brochures, and other educational materials
• Assist with the care and feeding of exhibit animals,
• Assist with operation of the nature center, gift shop, program registration, and facility maintenance
• Assist with Outdoor Recreation programming as needed
• Work as part of an overall team of program staff at all nature centers within Mecklenburg