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National Audubon Society
Seattle, WA, United States
Full-time

Under the guidance and direction of Seward Park Audubon Center’s School Programs Manager, the Environmental Educator is responsible for delivering hands-on, inquiry-based environmental education programs, both in-school and outdoors. The Environmental Educator should be comfortable leading large groups of elementary and middle school students. This position requires travel to local schools for in-class programs.

Areas of Responsibility: 
  • Deliver established curriculum for in-class and outdoor field trip programs
  • Implement facilitation and group management techniques
  • Set-up, clean-up, and keep track of materials and equipment
  • Supervise students and maintain physical and emotional safety at all times
  • Resolve conflicts and address student needs in caring and positive manner
  • Coordinate schedule, activities, and communicate frequently with School Programs Manager
  • Other educational duties as assigned
Skills/Experience: 
  • Previous experience with outdoor and environmental education for classroom groups of children ages 6—14
  • Strong interest in environmental education or alternative nature-based education
  • Experience facilitating games, activities and creative arts
  • Confident public speaking and group management skills
  • Ability to use creative strategies for conflict resolution and problem solving
  • Experience in fields of environmental sciences such as biology, ecology and/or general knowledge of Pacific Northwest flora and fauna
  • Excellent interpersonal, written and communication skills and the ability to work independantly, as well as, a part of a team
  • Must enjoy being outdoors in all weather conditions
  • Ability to traverse uneven terrain, up to 3 miles, with or without accommodation
  • Demonstrated punctuality and self-directed organizational skills
  • Willing to work a a flexible schedule including occasional nights and weekends
  • Ability to reliably provide own local transportation to and from schools
  • Current Adult and Child CPR/AED Certification desired
  • Spanish or East African language skills desired
How to Apply: 

https://careers-audubon.icims.com/jobs/3323/educator/job

Job Function: 
Education, Professional Development & Training

Organization Info

National Audubon Society

Overview
Headquarters: 
New York, NY, United States
Website: 
audubon.org
Annual Budget : 
$100-500M
Founded: 
1972
About Us
Areas of Focus: 
Environment
Mission: 

Audubon saves birds and their habitats throughout the America using science, advocacy, education and on-the-ground conservation.

Audubon operates an extensive network of National conservation programs, 23 state and regional offices, 41 centers, 23 sanctuaries and 463 independent chapters. Our work is a powerful combination of science, on the ground conservation, policy and engagement expertise that strives to protect and restore habitat, and to build the durable public will to implement policies that safeguard birds, other wildlife and the resources that sustain us all-in the U.S. and across the Americas.

Listing Stats

Post Date: 
Nov 1 2017
Active Until: 
Dec 2 2017
Hiring Organization: 
National Audubon Society
industry: 
Nonprofit