Entry-Level Science Media & Content Production Assistant

The Swamp School, LLC provided pay range Base pay range

$18.00/hr - $22.00/hr

Swamp School | Apex, NC | On‑Site | Full‑Time (Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM)

Swamp School is seeking an Environmental Educator with a Bachelor of Science (BS) in a life science field and a unique specialization in video production and editing to support the development and delivery of professional environmental and technical training. This role is science‑first; video production and editing are used as tools to support accurate, high‑quality training content. It is a full‑time, on‑site position for a trained scientist who is detail‑oriented, technically curious, and willing to continue learning professional training and production workflows.

This is a professional training support role, not a classroom teaching position.
This position reports to the Lead Environmental Educator.

Swamp School has provided professional environmental and technical training for over 20 years. Our programs support engineers, environmental scientists, consultants, and regulators working in wetlands, streams, environmental permitting, mitigation, and regulatory compliance.

We produce webinars, online courses, blogs, and in‑person classes that rely on scientific rigor, technical accuracy, and consistency. Our content is used nationwide by professionals who depend on correct application of environmental science in real‑world decision‑making.

This role supports the preparation, organization, and production of science‑based training content, including webinars, instructional videos, and written materials. The Environmental Educator ensures scientific accuracy while assisting with video and media production as a specialized skill.

• Supporting the development and organization of environmental and life science training content
• Working with subject‑matter experts to maintain scientific accuracy and consistency
• Reviewing and supporting written materials related to environmental science topics
• Preparing training presentations, figures, and instructional resources
• Assisting with live and recorded environmental and technical training sessions
• Following documented workflows to ensure quality control and accuracy

• Editing recorded webinars and training videos using professional software
• Assisting with the production of science‑based instructional videos
• Supporting webinar setup, recording, and post‑production
• Using standard office and media software to support training delivery
• From time to time, assisting with retail support and customer interaction for the Marsh Magic educational science program

• Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in a life science field (biology, environmental science, ecology, natural resources, or closely related discipline) — required
• Ability to understand and work accurately with science‑based and technical material
• A unique skill set that combines formal scientific training with hands‑on experience in video production and editing, and a strong willingness to learn
• This role requires careful attention to detail and comfort working with precise, technical environmental content
• Hands‑on experience using video production or editing software such as Final Cut Pro or similar tools
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Comfortable using computers and standard office software
• Reliable, organized, and able to follow structured workflows
• Able to work on‑site, Monday–Friday
• This position is fully on‑site; remote work is not available

• Experience supporting professional training programs or webinars
• Experience with technical documentation or educational materials
• Familiarity with environmental regulations or applied environmental science

Including examples of your work will help your application stand out. Please share links to:

• Video projects (educational or otherwise)
• Edited video clips
• You Tube or Tik Tok videos
• Written technical or educational content

Professional work is not required.
School projects and personal work are welcome.

Final candidates will be asked to complete a short,…