Nature Center Instructor

City of Farmington Hills; Farmington Hills (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

The City of Farmington Hills is seeking an Instructor to lead environmental education programs for visitors of all ages. The successful candidate will assist with animal care, maintain exhibits, answer visitor questions and phone calls, and perform other duties as assigned.

Start ASAP. Seasonal to year-round, 10-20 hours per week, weekdays, evenings and weekends. This position is not eligible for benefits.

Qualifications

• Excellent oral and written communications skills required.
• Good organizational skills required.
• Ability to work independently and lead Environmental Education programs for all ages.
• Knowledge of the natural world.

Responsibilities

• Lead environmental education programs for visitors of all ages.
• Assist with animal care and exhibit upkeep.
• Answer visitor questions and phone calls.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Independence

Environmental knowledge

Driver's license

Education

College coursework or degree preferred

Job description

BASIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Instructor will lead environmental education programs for visitors of all ages. The Instructor will assist with animal care, exhibit upkeep, answer visitor questions and phone calls and perform other miscellaneous duties as assigned.

PREVIOUS WORK EXPERIENCE:

Experience in outdoor programming, environmental education, teaching, childcare, summer camp or related experience desired.

EDUCATION:

College coursework and/or degree preferred.

SPECIAL SKILLS & TRAINING:

Excellent oral and written communications skills, as well as good organizational skills required. Ability to work independently and successfully lead Environmental Education programs for groups of all ages is required, in addition to knowledge of the natural world. Valid MI driver's license with good driving record is required.

START DATE & WORK SCHEDULE:

ASAP. Seasonal to year-round. 10-20 hours per week, weekdays, evenings & weekends.

This position is not eligible for benefits.