Environmental Education Director & Instructor – Bilingual; Spanish

Environmental Education Director and Instructor – Bilingual, Spanish Required

Do you have a passion for nature, education, being outdoors and working with community members? The Tualatin Hills Nature Center is looking for Spanish‑speaking education staff to create and facilitate quality nature programs for youth in the Beaverton area. This is a fantastic employment opportunity for individuals looking to improve their leadership skills in an informal environmental education setting.

• Raíces – monthly program for Spanish‑speaking families
• Pequeños Naturalist as – 1hr guided nature hikes for Ages 2-5 and their families
• Fiesta de Superhéroes – Open house style event held in September to celebrate Latino Conservation Week/Welcoming Week
• Preschool Partnerships – Delivering environmental education to local preschools year‑round
• School Programs – K-5 classroom visits to the Nature Center or other Beaverton parks
• After school Visits – Partnership with Adelante Mujeres to provide environmental education as part of the Chicas after school program
• Nature Mobile – Mobile nature classroom that visits parks, partners with community organizations and supports events in the Beaverton area

Pay Range: $20.15 – $21.41 per hour (full hourly range $20.15 to $22.71). Staff may be eligible for a merit increase at the end of September.

Summary: Instructors are responsible for planning, preparing, and leading general and specialized activities for nature program participants.

Examples of Duties:

• Lead group games, nature activities, arts & crafts, and guided hikes
• Facilitate hands‑on learning experiences and support youth engagement
• Assist with program preparation, set‑up, and clean‑up
• Ensure participant safety and positive group dynamics

Schedule and hours are dependent on program needs, with fewer hours available in winter, increasing in spring and summer. Part‑time employees are scheduled variable hours and may work less than 1,560 hours per year.

• January – Early March:
  Variable, 0-10 hours/week.
• Mid‑March – Early June:
  Variable, 10–20 hours/week.
• Summer (June 10 – August 30): 20-30 hours/week.

Pay Range: $23.32 – $24.79 per hour (full hourly range $23.32 to $26.29). Staff may be eligible for a merit increase at the end of September.

Summary: Directors oversee the development and implementation of assigned nature programs. This role works independently within established guidelines and provides leadership to part‑time staff and volunteers.

Examples of Duties:

• Develop, coordinate, and lead day‑to‑day activities for assigned programs
• Supervise and support part‑time staff and volunteers
• Manage program logistics, safety procedures, and participant experience
• Assist with curriculum design and seasonal program planning

We are currently looking for a Director for one of our partnership programs designing and delivering environmental education for a Spanish immersion preschool at various locations.

Typical schedule and hours for this program:

• Fall, Winter & Spring:
  Tuesdays and Thursdays between 8am and 1pm (6-10 hours/week)
• Summer:
  Monday – Friday between 9am and 3pm (25-35 hours/week)
• Staff may also have opportunities to acquire additional hours working in other programs. Staff are eligible to work in multiple positions within the same classification.
• Part‑time employees are scheduled variable hours and may work less than 1,560 hours per year.

* A 5% bilingual pay incentive is available for staff who regularly use their bilingual or multilingual skills.

For detailed job duties and qualifications, please review the linked job descriptions.

THPRD is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, THPRD will ensure that people experiencing disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Human Resources at hr.