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Employment Opportunity: Part-Time Environmental Educator

Position Description: Under the guidance of the Education Coordinator and in cooperation with Environmental Educators, execute programs and presentations for school and camp groups at our Wildlife Education and Outdoor Discovery Centers.

Responsibilities to include:
• The school/camp field trip experience; including checking schedules, preparing program materials, meeting buses, presenting programs which may include live animals, guiding hikes, river seining, assisting in the gift shop, assisting with picnic supervision and clean-up.
• Museum in-school visits including getting directions, driving to and from school locations and presenting programs.
• Maintaining and replenishing teaching supplies.
• Possible planning and presenting of public programs, scout programs & other various groups.
• Nature themed Birthday parties, including set up, program delivery and clean up.
• Animal care as needed.
• Assisting staff with building and grounds projects, exhibits, and fundraising events as needed.

Qualifications:
• College degree in Environmental Science, Education, or related Natural Sciences preferred.
• Minimum two years teaching experience or equivalent, preferably at the elementary level.
• Must be a team player with creativity, imagination, and energy.
• Must have good communication and inter-personal skills.
• CPR and First Aid certification – will train.
• Must possess a strong interest and enthusiasm about the environment and a desire to share that appreciation of nature with children.

Status: Part-Time, flexible hours
0-20 hours/week

To apply, please submit resume with cover letter to:

Judy Onufer
Director of Education
Hudson Highlands Nature Museum
PO Box 451
Cornwall, NY 12518

Or via email: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
For more information about our organization, please see our website: http://www.hhnaturemuseum.org

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