Seasonal Educator

Position Details

Title:

Educator - Seasonal

Location:

Duke Farms, Hillsborough, N.J.

Reports to:

Director, Community Engagement, Programs and Partnerships

Status:

Part time, seasonal, non-exempt

How to Apply:

to apply. Please submit a résumé. The priority Final date to receive applications for this position is February 23. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

Duke Farms is a living lab where model strategies for nature restoration, wildlife conservation and clean energy transition are developed. Located on 2,700 acres in Hillsborough, New Jersey, the campus serves as a gathering place for global decision-makers and local neighbors to ignite change.

As a center of the Doris Duke Foundation (DDF), Duke Farms advances the foundation's mission to build a more creative, equitable and sustainable future. We work across three areas: arts & culture, nature, and health & well-being. In addition to Duke Farms, DDF operates five national programs as well as Shangri La, a global center for transformation located in Honolulu, Hawai'i.

DDF's activities are guided by the will of Doris Duke, who endowed the foundation with financial assets that currently total over
$2 billion. (To learn more about the foundation, visit dorisduke.org.)

POSITION

The Seasonal Educator is a member of the Duke Farms Programs and Partnerships department. The Educator communicates and interprets stewardship and sustainability initiatives with visitors, members and event attendees. The Seasonal Educator is responsible for developing and executing educational opportunities to a wide variety of audiences, while using their naturalist knowledge and experience as an educator to support learning. Through positive, inclusive and informed interactions, this role supports visitor understanding and connection to Duke Farms' landscapes, programs and mission.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Execute immersive, experiential education experiences at Duke Farms, connecting visitors with the organization's commitment to stewardship, sustainability and conservation.
• Support the development and delivery of educational experiences, with a focus on audiences from diverse backgrounds.
• Collaborate with volunteers to provide guided interpretive walks and other pop-up educational opportunities.
• Support other visitor engagement initiatives like answering phone calls, assisting with bike rentals, membership and providing general way finding.
• Support events and convenings at Duke Farms, including providing orientation and tours for VIP visitors and special events.

• Perform other work, including special projects, as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in education, natural sciences or other related field, and/or relevant work experience and knowledge.
• A strong knowledge base in critical areas such as climate change, sustainability, conservation and the indigenous flora and fauna of New Jersey.
• Comfortable speaking to large groups of varying ages, backgrounds and abilities.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational abilities and communication skills.
• Strong computer skills, with the willingness and ability to learn and use new technology, including generative AI, to drive efficiency.
• Ability to traverse the 2,700-plus-acre Duke Farms property as well as travel to other locations indoors, outdoors and under various weather conditions.
• Ability to work in various outdoor conditions including but not limited to heat, cold, sun exposure and wet weather with potential exposure to environmental factors such as poison ivy, ticks and mosquitoes.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends, evenings and holidays.
• Valid driver's license.

We recognize that not every candidate will meet every qualification listed. If you are passionate about our mission and believe you have the skills and experience to perform the essential functions of this role, we encourage you to apply.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Anticipated starting hourly rate is $19.50.
• 15% employer contribution to your 401(k).
• A values-driven culture rooted in integrity, excellence, collaboration, openness and imagination, and diversity, equity and inclusion.

The Doris Duke Foundation is committed to inclusive hiring and equal employment opportunity. We strongly encourage candidates of all identities, experiences, orientations and communities to apply. Our recruiting and employment practices adhere to all applicable federal, state and local laws, including the Americans with Disabilities Act. We provide reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation in the job application process is needed, please contact us here.