Environmental Education Instructor

CoolWorks.com - Jobs in Great Places; Alabama; On-site; USD 15,000 - 16,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals on-site

Private furnished room in shared house

WiFi

Pro-deals access

Two weeks paid training

Camp housing

Job summary

McDowell Environmental Center invites you to join the fall season as an Environmental Education Instructor. You’ll lead hands-on programs for diverse students, designing lessons that blend geology, ecology, canoeing, and high ropes with engaging, interactive teaching styles.

Live and work in a nature-rich setting, with two weeks of paid training, weekdays with weekends free, and seasonal raises. Housing is provided with meals when groups are onsite.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old and flexible.
• Natural leader with a passion for outdoors and teaching kids.
• Great team player with humor and initiative.

Responsibilities

• Lead hands-on programs for students of all ages.
• Design lessons and teach topics like geology, forest ecology, canoeing, and high ropes.
• Guide night hikes or campfires and create engaging learning experiences.

Skills

Outdoor leadership

Teaching/kid education

Teamwork

Job description

Now hiring for Fall 2026: September 2 - December 11, 2026! *Can be flexible on start date*

Join the McDowell Environmental Center Team!

Ready for an adventure? McDowell Environmental Center, nestled on 1,140 acres next to Bankhead National Forest, is calling all outdoor lovers to come live, work, and learn in nature. With sandstone canyons, miles of trails, streams, and waterfalls, it's the ultimate spot to grow both personally and professionally.

What’s the role?

As an Environmental Education Instructor, you’ll be leading hands‑on programs for students of all ages and backgrounds. You’ll get to teach topics like geology, forest ecology, canoeing, high ropes, and more—while making learning fun, interactive, and meaningful. Plus, you’ll have the freedom to design your own lessons and teaching style. Think: creating your own curriculum, playing in the water, hiking through the forest, and even guiding night hikes or campfires.

What do we need?

• You’re at least 21, flexible, and ready to get your hands dirty

• A natural leader with a passion for the outdoors and teaching kids

• A great team player with a sense of humor and initiative

Compensation Information

What’s in it for you?

• Work‑Life Balance: Monday–Friday with weekends off

• Pay & Perks: $350/week to start (with seasonal raises), free meals when groups are on‑site, private furnished room in shared housing, WiFi, access to pro‑deals, and more

• Living at Camp: Live in a laid‑back environment with big screened‑in porches, rocking chairs, and a shared kitchen to bond with your crew

• Training: Two weeks of paid, intensive training to get you set for the season

Don't miss out on this chance to make a real impact and have an unforgettable experience!