Offsite Program Educator
About The Position
Are you passionate about spending time in nature and want to encourage others to do the same? Blandford Nature Center is looking for a Summer Program Educator to join our team to help plan and deliver environmental and recreation-based programs for families in local parks, as well as programs at Blandford Nature Center throughout the summer. This position has a high degree of day-to-day variability, requiring flexibility, curiosity about nature and environmental topics, and a passion for working with people of all ages in outdoor settings. This position requires a love of being outdoors and a desire to share your enthusiasm for nature and outdoor recreation with children, families and adults throughout the West Michigan community. This position is seasonal for up to 20 weeks, starting in early May and continuing through mid September.
Requirements
- Michigan Drivers License and clean driving record
- Comfort with and ability to work outdoors in varying weather and terrain for extended periods of time
- Ability to sit, stand, bend, kneel and walk for extended periods of time
- Ability to move objects up to 30 lbs.
- Certification in Adult and Child CPR/First Aid (training provided during onboarding)
- Criminal background check clearance (required prior to start date)
- Previous experience working with school-age children
- Proficiency in Google Suite applications or ability to learn these programs
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Nice To Haves
- Coursework and/or interest in education, environmental sciences, natural sciences, outdoor recreation, social justice, art or related fields
- Experience leading youth or adult groups in outdoor settings
- Experience working with diverse populations
- Familiarity with risk management principles
- Bilingual (Spanish/English) skills
Responsibilities
- Lead outdoor, off-site, nature-based education and recreation programs for children, adults and families in various Kent County Parks locations
- Lead outdoor environmental education field trips for local summer youth groups and daycare centers at Blandford Nature Center
- Assist in the delivery of community programs for all ages at Blandford Nature Center
- Assist in documentation and evaluation of programs, including participant satisfaction and program effectiveness
- Assist in the maintenance and storage of program equipment, supplies and facilities
- Maintain high standards of safety and well-being of program participants
- Assist in establishing and attaining departmental goals in service to the organization’s overall plan
- Assist in collecting demographic information
- Assist with other educational program duties as assigned
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
