Educator 1 and Camp Shuttle Driver

Wonders of Wildlife National Museum & Aquarium; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to inspiring a love for nature and wildlife! As a seasonal Educator I, you'll play a crucial role in facilitating immersive learning experiences for campers, ensuring their safety as a shuttle driver and engaging them in exciting educational activities. This role offers a unique opportunity to nurture the next generation of conservationists while working in beautiful natural settings. If you're passionate about education and the outdoors, this position is perfect for you!

Benefits

Employee Perks and Discount Program

Qualifications

• 1+ year of experience in customer service.
• Experience in educational settings is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Drive campers safely between Wonders of Wildlife and Dogwood Canyon.
• Assist with various summer camp activities and educational programs.

Skills

Customer Service

Job description

The Johnny Morris Foundation is looking for dynamic individuals to facilitate immersive learning experiences at our incredible locations, including Dogwood Canyon and Wonders of Wildlife. As a seasonal Educator I, you will have the unique role of being the summer camp shuttle driver, ensuring our campers travel safely and comfortably from Wonders of Wildlife to Dogwood Canyon.

But that's not all! Once at Dogwood Canyon, you will dive into the heart of camp life, assisting with various exciting activities and programs that run throughout the summer, four days a week. Embrace adventure as you help create unforgettable memories for our campers and inspire their love for nature and wildlife. In addition to your shuttle duties, you'll also have the chance to engage with students in a variety of educational settings, including classroom instruction, outdoor skills training, guest engagement, community outreach, school programs, trailside activities, and more.

Main takeaways for this position:

• This is a seasonal position to join our Education department and help with summer camps, programs, and more for the summer.
• The Camp Shuttle Driver will start each day at Wonders of Wildlife and drive campers to Dogwood Canyon Nature Park, then returning in the afternoon when camp is over.
• We are looking for someone with at least 1 year of experience in customer service. Having working with guests in an educational setting is a plus.
• This position pays $15 an hour and has access to the Employee Perks and Discount Program

Come be part of something special and help us nurture the next generation of conservationists.