Nature-Based Educator

Malaysianwildlife; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Center for Wildlife in Kentucky seeks a Nature-Based Educator to deliver public programs, provide ambassador animal care, and oversee volunteers and interns. You will support department marketing and outreach while engaging with the public in an outdoor environment.

Ideal candidates hold a bachelor’s or master’s in wildlife-related fields and have at least 2 years of experience educating the public. Wildlife care experience is not required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in wildlife ecology, conservation biology, or related field.
• Minimum 2 years of educator experience with the public (especially with children).
• Experience caring for wildlife not required.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Public outreach

Outdoor education

Public speaking

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in wildlife ecology, conservation biology, or related field

Master's degree (preferred)

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. TheNature-Based Educatorrole 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 caring for wildlife is not required.

This position is hourly, working 40 hours per week on a Tuesday through Saturday weekly schedule. Early and late hours are required regularly due to program scheduling. Hourly wage is $18 per hour. The starting date for this position is October 2026.

Center for Wildlife also offers a positive work culture, and satisfaction at working at one of the only organizations of its kind performing critical work for wildlife and nature connection in our region. Founded in 1986, CFW has over 60,000 social media followers, an annual operating budget of $1.2 million, 8 board members, and 15 full-time and 4 seasonal staff. Since inception CFW has treated over 85,000 injured and orphaned wild animals, and presented environmental education programming to over 100,000 community members. Recently, CFW completed fundraising, construction, and transitioning to a new, $10M facility and campus that includes a Nature Center, outdoor amphitheater, auditorium and indoor classroom, ambassador village and interpretive nature trails and outdoor play spaces. Come help us share this space with the public!