Part Time Nature Center Educator- Eastway Regional Recreation Center

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Pay Range: $25.53/hr - $32.90/hr

Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation is seeking an innovative and creative Part Time Nature Center Educator to join our team of environmental education professionals! This position will implement a variety of hands‑on environmental education initiatives at Eastway Regional Recreation Center in support of our mission to enhance community wellness through recreation, open space and natural resources. This position will assist with exhibit design, develop educational materials, and provide care for program animals.

In addition, the selected candidate will assist with planning and implementation of after school programs, summer ecology camps and other special events. The preferred candidate would be highly organized and have experience developing environmental education programs for diverse audiences. The schedule for this position will consist of approximately 25‑29 hours per week, which will include daytime, evenings, and rotating weekends based upon programming and facility needs.

By applying to this position, you are eligible to be considered for a similar role, in which you meet the minimum qualifications for, at other Park and Recreation locations should they become available. If you are looking to grow in your career, or transition laterally into a new role, don't miss this opportunity to apply!

• NC Environmental Education (NCEE) and/or Master Naturalist Certification

• Develop, schedule, and conduct environmental and historic education and interpretive programs for all ages and diverse audiences, including facility tours, curricular school programs, summer camp programs, public lectures, special events, outreach programs, live animal programs and field experiences in a variety of outdoor environments both on and off‑site
• Design thematic and curricular lesson plans and pre‑ and post‑ visit materials for school and public programs
• Maintain program props, interpretive displays, native plant gardens, and demonstration compost areas
• Assist with planning and implementation of teacher workshops and special events
• May assist with care of a variety of native animals including fish, reptiles, amphibians, and insects; maintain feeding and maintenance schedules; and ensure adequate supplies are available
• Assist with development of educational exhibits, interpretive brochures, and other educational materials
• Assist with operation of the nature center or historic site, gift shop, program registration, and facility maintenance
• Assume duties in the absence of the supervisor
• May assist with Outdoor Recreation programming as needed
• Maintain general housekeeping in work area
• May supervise part‑time and/or temporary staff and coordinate volunteer efforts
• Works as part of an overall team of program staff at all nature centers and historic sites within Mecklenburg County
• Follows the work plan as prepared by the supervisor
• Responds to emergency situations

Experience:

Minimum of four (4) years of experience in environmental or historic education and interpretive program development

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Social Studies, Civics, History or Environmental Studies or a related field

Combination of relevant experience and relevant education accepted?:
Yes

Licenses/Certifications:

Requires a valid North Carolina or South Carolina Driver’s License and County Driving Privileges

Computer

Skills:

General knowledge of applicable computer programs

Knowledge:
Educational programming and instruction in assigned area. Educational programming and instructional pedagogy in assigned area

Skills:

• Applying classroom knowledge through hands‑on activities
• Lesson…