Outdoor Education Specialist - Park Programs & Stewardship

Student-Conservation-Association; Town of Knox (NY); Presencial; USD 20.000 - 25.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Housing provided

Health Insurance

AmeriCorps orientation

Descripción de la vacante

Student-Conservation-Association seeks an Outdoor Educator for Thacher State Park. The role connects visitors with park resources via school field trips, interpretive programs, and community events. You will support center activities, answer inquiries, and help maintain exhibits while engaging with live animals.

The position runs Jan 25, 2027 to Nov 19, 2027, offers housing in a shared park residence, and requires a personal vehicle for travel and driving an OPRHP vehicle as needed.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree required; preferably in Geology, Biology, Environmental Studies, Education, or related field.
• Ability to interact professionally with unhappy patrons.
• Personal vehicle required.

Responsabilidades

• Creation and completion of educational programs focused on park’s biological features.
• Creation and completion of educational programs focused on geologic and historical qualities.
• Assistance with ongoing stewardship projects (FeederWatch, NestWatch, wild parsnip removal).
• Assist in planning and completion of events (I Love My Parks Day, Hawk Watch).
• Support Emma Treadwell Thacher Nature Center by answering calls, updating exhibits, caring for live animals, and other tasks.

Conocimientos

Personal vehicle

Professional interaction with unhappyP

Graphic design

Independent work

Educación

Bachelor’s degree (Geology, Biology, Environmental Studies, Education, or related)

Descripción del empleo

Student-Conservation-Association seeks an Outdoor Educator for Thacher State Park. The role connects visitors with park resources via school field trips, interpretive programs, and community events. You will support center activities, answer inquiries, and help maintain exhibits while engaging with live animals.

The position runs Jan 25, 2027 to Nov 19, 2027, offers housing in a shared park residence, and requires a personal vehicle for travel and driving an OPRHP vehicle as needed.