Residential Outdoor Environmental Educator

Conservation Maven; North Carolina; On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Room and board

Job summary

Don Lee Camp & Retreat Center in Arapahoe, North Carolina, is seeking an Environmental Educator to lead residential environmental education experiences for students in grades 3–8 (and sometimes younger or older) through the Coastal Communities program. In this role you’ll guide one-day to five-day nature activities and field trips.

The position requires a science/education-related bachelor’s degree, enthusiasm for outdoor teaching, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a science or education related field, or outdoor recreation/experiential education.
• Experience or strong interest in teaching children in an outdoor setting.
• Enthusiasm, flexibility, and effective communication skills are a must.
• Interns must currently be obtaining a college degree in a related field and possess a strong desire to teach children outdoors.

Responsibilities

• Enthusiasm about the environment and the experiential education process.
• Self-confidence and the ability to facilitate activities with groups of various sizes.
• Be prepared and prompt for all activities and meetings.
• Work as a team member in a cooperative, communal living environment.

Job description

Don Lee Camp & Retreat Center in Arapahoe, North Carolina, is seeking an Environmental Educator to lead residential environmental education experiences for students in grades 3–8 (and sometimes younger or older) through the Coastal Communities program. In this role you’ll guide one-day to five-day nature activities and field trips.

The position requires a science/education-related bachelor’s degree, enthusiasm for outdoor teaching, and strong communication skills.