Colorado Nonprofit Association

Seasonal Part-time Environmental Educator

Do you LOVE being outside, working with children, and exploring the natural world? Do you have an interest in birds? Join our team for the spring bird banding programs, where we take groups of elementary students each day to visit our ponds, forests, and bird banding station. We are looking for high energy, upbeat, compassionate educators to join us as we connect kids with nature.

Part-time. 2-4 days per week, Monday – Friday, 4-6 hours per day, between the hours of 8am-2pm. Schedule will be provided in advance.

Season: Thursday, April 24 – Friday, May 30. Also includes paid training on either April 8 or April 9.

Location: Denver Audubon Kingery Nature Center in Chatfield State Park

Areas of Responsibility

The part-time, seasonal Environmental Educator will teach environmental education programs outdoors. Programs will focus on pond exploration, bird adaptations, nest building, and taking groups to visit the bird banding station.

• Teach environmental education programs at the Denver Audubon Nature Center for school field trips and community groups, including large group presentations and small group (10-15 student) stations. Most field trip groups are grades K-5.
• Ensure programs are engaging, impactful, and accessible to diverse audiences.
• Set up and clean up programs each day with the staff team and volunteers.
• Maintain positive relationships with students, chaperones, teachers, and fellow staff.
• All supplies, curriculum, and training will be provided.

Qualifications:

• Experience teaching groups of elementary age students (i.e. summer camp, before and after school, etc.).
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively.
• Passion for environmental education and connecting people with birds and nature.
• Ability to perform manual duties associated with the programs and facility including arranging tables, chairs, and equipment, leading outdoor activities, etc. with reasonable accommodations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Must have the ability to communicate fluently in English.
• Must pass a background check.

Full job description at denveraudubon.org/volunteer-and-job-opportunities/