Educator

Audubon Institute•New Orleans, LA

About The Position

Audubon Nature Institute comprises Audubon Park, Audubon Zoo, Audubon Aquarium, Audubon Insectarium, Audubon Louisiana Nature Center, Freeport-McMoRan Audubon Species Survival Center, Audubon Center for Research of Endangered Species, Woldenberg Riverfront Park, and Audubon Wilderness Park At Audubon Nature Institute, we are more than a collection of parks, museums, and conservation centers—we are a dedicated team with a shared mission to celebrate, protect, and connect people to the wonders of nature. Our work is guided by our culture code, which is at the heart of everything we do. We believe in Activating Impact by integrating tangible, real-world outcomes into all our initiatives, fostering a culture where every action contributes to a positive environmental impact. We are committed to Empowering Optimism, using positivity to inspire others to act and believe in their capacity to create meaningful change. We strive to Create Connection by engaging with people from all walks of life, knowing that the collective strength of a diverse community can address the most pressing challenges facing our natural world. At Audubon, we embody the spirit of Le Bon Temps, infusing the joy and vibrant culture of Louisiana into our everyday work, celebrating our unique heritage while advancing our mission. As Leaders of the Pack, we constantly seek smarter, innovative solutions, challenging conventions to drive the change we want to see in the world. On-Call Educators deliver engaging informal and interpretive programming to campers, families, students, and general visitors. Responsibilities for this position include but are not limited to program delivery, supervising children ages 4-17, assisting program coordinators/supervisors in the supervision of youth and adult volunteers, and assessing/coordinating supplies and physical space needed for programs. Opportunities for On-Call Educators include but are not limited to holiday camps, after hour events, overnights, and other family programs, with most shift opportunities during holiday weeks and/or select Friday and Saturday evenings.

Requirements

Be at least 18 years of age
Experience working with or around children
Flexible availability during holiday weeks, evenings, and/or weekends
Experience working in a formal or informal learning environment

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Education, Biology, Zoology, Communications, Ecology, Environmental Education, or other related field
Demonstrated experience delivering nature or conservation based educational content

Responsibilities

Supervising campers and students ages 4-17
Working with and supporting teen volunteers ages 14-17
Preparing for, setting up, and delivering educational programs following established lesson plans and guidelines
Providing guided facility tours to program participants
Following established departmental and organizational policies and procedures
Collaborating with other Learning and Engagement staff members
Providing proactive, friendly communication and striving to anticipate guest needs and desires
Communicating issues or concerns to the Learning Supervisor, or program Manager on Duty, in a timely manner
Working in a cooperative manner with the animal care team and respecting the Ambassador Animal collection spaces, protocols, and equipment
Providing program feedback and evaluations utilizing established methods