Part-Time Environmental Education Assistant Job Lincoln area,Nebraska USA,Education / Teaching

July 9, 2026

The Lower Platte South Natural Resources District (NRD) is seeking part‑time Environmental Education Assistants for the 2026/27 school year.

About the Position

Field Trip Leadership:
Assist the NRD’s Environmental Educator in leading field trips at locations such as Wildwood Lake and Platte River State Park.

Classroom Presentations:
Assist with environmental education presentations (K‑12) and community events with topics ranging from soil health and water quality to pollinator habitats.

Equipment Handling:
Help with loading and unloading field trip equipment, including dip‑nets, knee‑high boots, and water bottles.

Flexible Scheduling:
Choose field trips and events that fit your schedule. Typical field trips run Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. Evening events, like Family Nature Nights and Test Your Well Nights, usually occur between 5:00 pm and 8:00 pm.

Program Topics:
Topics covered include water quality, habitats, biodiversity, and the importance of natural resources. No prior expertise is required as on‑the‑job training will be provided.

Hands‑On

Experience:

Gain valuable experience in youth environmental education.

Ideal Candidates

Comfortable walking outdoors with up to 30 high school students and additional NRD educators.

Enthusiastic about nature and fostering a love for the outdoors.

Able to communicate clearly and engage students in outdoor learning activities.

Job Details

Pay:
Starting at $17.70 per hour, based on experience.

Hours:

Three to thirty hours per week, depending on scheduled educational events (e.g., school field trips, classroom presentations, Family Nature Nights, Test Your Well Nights, and other NRD outreach events).

Responsibilities

Lead nature‑based educational programs.

Provide basic environmental education and supervision in various outdoor settings, including mowed trails, hilly terrain, uneven ground, streams, wetlands, woodlands, and tall grass prairies.

Attend initial staff training. (Required)

Walk up to 1½ miles on trails.

Endure various Nebraska weather conditions.

Qualifications

Minimum age of 18 with a valid driver’s license.

Preferred knowledge of plants, animals, and habitats.

Teaching experience is a plus but not required.

A love for the outdoors!

For questions about this part‑time position, please contact Adam Sutton at asutton.

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