Part-time Environmental Educator

Pennsylvania Recreation & Park Society Inc; Harrisburg, Northern (Dauphin County, KY); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Dauphin County Parks & Recreation is seeking a Part-Time Environmental Educator. This role is 2–3 days per week year-round, including some weekends, with an hourly rate of $18.00.

The position involves leading programs for schools and the public, planning park service activities, protecting natural resources, and creating educational materials. Some duties include assisting in the daily operations of Wildwood Park and the Olewine Nature Center.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or an accredited equivalency program; preferred bachelor’s degree in parks and recreation, environmental education, the natural sciences or related field.

Responsibilities

• Leading environmental education and recreation programs for schools, community groups, and the public.
• Planning and guiding park service groups.
• Helping protect natural resources.
• Creating interpretive displays and other educational materials.
• Assist in the daily operations and administration of Wildwood Park and the Olewine Nature Center.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree in parks and recreation, environmental education, the natural sciences or related field

Job description

Dauphin County Parks & Recreation is hiring a Part-Time Environmental Educator (2–3 days/week, year-round, including some weekends). The hourly rate is $18.00.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Leading environmental education and recreation programs for schools, community groups, and the public
• Planning and guiding park service groups
• Helping protect natural resources
• Creating interpretive displays and other educational materials
• Assist in the daily operations and administration of Wildwood Park and the Olewine Nature Center.

Graduation from high school or an accredited equivalency program; preferred bachelor’s degree in parks and recreation, environmental education, the natural sciences or related field.