Environmental Educator

Position Description:

The Environmental Educator will work collaboratively with the Minglewood Farm and Nature Preserve Executive Director to support our educational mission.

MFNP seeks a creative, passionate, organized and self-motivated individual with a great interest in nature to help increase Minglewood’s reach, deepen the impact, and enhance the programs supporting our mission. This new position will support our in-classroom and outdoor environmental education programs, build awareness of Minglewood in local and surrounding communities, and strengthen our social media presence.  Responsibilities include: direct facilitation of formal and informal educational programs to groups of all ages, marketing and outreach efforts, program development, and light-administrative duties. The Environmental Educator will report to and work closely with the Minglewood Founders.  

Job Responsibilities:

• Assist with all aspects of environmental education programs including: hands-on outdoor programming in line with NC K-12 Standard Course of Study, ensuring high-quality educational programming for participants. 
• Participate in program delivery including: school field trips, summer camps, workshops and special events/programs.
• Create new programming opportunities for school groups, public programming, and outreach. This includes upgrading, creating, and maintaining program materials.
• Assist with social media content creation, marketing and outreach. This includes creating videos, updating the website, and regularly posting educational content for our followers. 
• Participate in off-site educational programming in schools and at events.
• During special events such as fundraisers, Sunday Suppers, and community outreach events, additional hours will be required. This may include occasional weekends and evenings.
• Light administrative duties: copy editing, program coordination, record keeping, communication with stakeholders, and data collection. 

Qualifications:

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum three years experience preparing and presenting environmental education programs.  
• Associate degree or equivalent education and experience required.
• Basic understanding of biology, ecology, geology, environmental education, outdoor education, natural history or related fields.

PREFERRED

• Bachelor's degree in environmental education. Will consider a bachelor’s degree in science, biology, ecology, sustainable agriculture or related fields, if knowledgeable in various areas of the natural world. 
• Experience working with students in outdoor environments or farming, strongly preferred
• Experience as an educator, program staff, naturalist or related position at a residential outdoor education center, nature center, or similar facility preferred.

SKILLS & ABILITIES  

The ideal candidate will be:

Self-motivated

Passionate about environmental education and knowledgeable in assorted areas of the natural world

Dedicated to providing an outstanding customer experience

Detail oriented

Highly organized

Creative

Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills, excellent interpersonal and communication abilities, and the ability to deal effectively with the public.

• Ability to tailor activities to various age groups
• Experience working with and teaching children in an outdoor setting. 
• Demonstrated enthusiasm for the outdoors and outdoor education, even when conditions are challenging
• Strong public speaking skills; ability to present in a confident, engaging manner that draws in the audience.
• Ability to adapt teaching style and content to meet the diverse needs of students.
• Work closely with the Executive Director to maintain and enhance relationships with local partner schools.
• Organizational skills and ability to follow through with assigned tasks.
• Ability to make both independent and collaborative decisions required
• Creativity, flexibility and enthusiasm necessary with a sincere interest in the natural environment or education desired.
• Familiarity with Google Suite

Please send a cover letter and resume to margie@minglewoodpreserve.org