Nature-Based Educator

Center for Wildlife; Cape Neddick (ME); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Center for Wildlife in Maine is seeking a Nature-Based Educator who loves the outdoors and engaging the public. The role emphasizes hands-on learning, conservation education, and building lasting connections with visitors.

Responsibilities include presenting public programs, caring for ambassador animals with enrichment, coordinating volunteers and interns, and supporting department marketing and outreach efforts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in wildlife ecology, conservation biology or related field.
• Minimum 2 years of public-facing education experience.

Responsibilities

• Present public programs.
• Provide ambassador animal care & enrichment.
• Oversee volunteers & interns.
• Support department marketing and outreach efforts.

Skills

Outdoor education

Public speaking

Program facilitation

Volunteer coordination

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in wildlife ecology or related field

Job description

Nature-Based Educator, Center for Wildlife - Dynamic and unique conservation medicine and nature-based education center is seeking an outdoor-loving, lifelong-learing, public-friendly educator.

The Nature-Based Educator role includes a diverse set of responsibilities including:

• presenting public programs;
• providing ambassador animal care & enrichment;
• overseeing volunteers & interns;
• and supporting department marketing and outreach efforts.

This position requires the ability to be on your feet for multiple hours per day and the ability to move heavy objects occasionally.

The ideal candidate for this position will have: a combination of education and experience that complement nature-based learning, including:

• a bachelor's or master's degree from college or university (ideally in wildlife ecology, conservation biology or a related field);
• and a minimum of 2 years experience as an educator who has worked with the public (especially with children).

Experience ca...