Preserve Conservation Educator

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Preserve Conservation Educator

Open Date: 02/04/26

Close Date: 02/18/26

Salary: $67,404.00 per year

Job Type: Regular

Location:

Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd., Las Vegas

For any questions regarding this announcement, please contact LVVWD Recruitment at

FILING DEADLINE:
The first 100 applications submitted ON or BEFORE 11:59pm, Tuesday, February 17th, 2026, WHICHEVER COMES FIRST.

HOURS OF WORK: 5/8's, 7am - 4pm, Thursday - Monday

The ideal candidate will have experience in planning, developing, implementing, and conducting a variety of educational programs and activities for audiences including adults, families, and youth; will demonstrate an understanding of the basic principles and methods of educational programming to provide natural science education for school-age children through specialized teaching techniques, instructional materials, and hands-on activities; and will have the ability to engage program participants of all ages in learning and appreciating lessons of the natural world.

INTRODUCTION:
Human Resources will screen applications and supplemental questionnaires. Candidates possessing the strongest skills and experience for this position will be forwarded to the hiring department for further evaluation and to determine who will be invited to the formal interview process. The candidate hired will be required to pass a drug screening, background check and may be required to pass a job-related physical evaluation.

GENERAL PURPOSE

Under general supervision, engages guests and visitors of various ages in conservation education sessions, events and activities throughout Preserve venues; participates in planning, developing, implementing and conducting a variety of programs and activities for audiences including adults, families and youth; tracks program participation and evaluates results; and performs related duties as assigned.

DESIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

Principles, theories and practices of geology, biology, ecology and environmental sciences as they relate to Preserve educational and Nature Exchange programs and activities;
Southern Nevada flora, fauna and minerals; basic principles, practices, methods and techniques of educational programming to provide natural science education for school age children through specialized teaching techniques, instructional materials and hands-on activities; basic provisions of Nevada State K-12 curriculum standards; correct English usage, including spelling, grammar and punctuation; administrative practices and procedures, including record keeping and filing practices and procedures;

guest and customer service techniques and etiquette; basic project management principles and practices.

Ability to:

Lead engaging visitor-focused educational programming; conduct standard research, evaluate alternatives and recommend effective concepts and approaches for informal educational programming and activities; operate a computer, other standard office equipment and standard business and specialized program software; organize, set priorities and exercise sound judgment within areas of responsibility; apply critical thinking skills and insight in identifying and analyzing program and operational issues and needs;

present ideas clearly and persuasively to diverse individuals and audiences; work collaboratively in a team environment with managers and staff in a variety of educational, scientific and professional disciplines in developing, implementing and monitoring programs; prepare clear, comprehensive and accurate written materials and records for program and business purposes; represent the Preserve…