Environmental Education Director and Instructor (Bilingual, Spanish required)
About The Position
The Tualatin Hills Nature Center is hiring Spanish-speaking environmental education staff to create and facilitate nature programs for youth and community members in the Beaverton area. Programs include Raíces, a monthly program for Spanish-speaking families; Fiesta de Superhéroes, an open-house event celebrating Latino Conservation Week and Welcoming Week; preschool partnerships; K–5 school programs; afterschool visits through Adelante Mujeres’ Chicas program; and Nature Mobile visits to parks, community organizations, and events. Two roles are described. Environmental Education Instructors plan, prepare, and lead general and specialized activities for program participants, with pay of $20.77–$22.73 per hour. Environmental Education Directors oversee the development and implementation of assigned nature programs, work independently within established guidelines, and provide leadership to part-time staff and volunteers, with pay of $24.04–$26.32 per hour. A 5% bilingual pay incentive is available to staff who regularly use bilingual or multilingual skills. Schedules depend on program needs: variable 0–10 hours per week from November to early March; variable 10–20 hours per week from mid-March to early June; and 20–30 hours per week during summer, June 10 through August 30. Staff may have opportunities to obtain additional hours in other programs and may work in multiple positions within the same classification. The posting remains open until all positions are filled. Driving eligibility requirements apply if the position requires driving.
Requirements
- Spanish language skills are required.
- Meet THPRD driving eligibility requirements if the position requires driving: fewer than 3 vehicle accidents in the last 5 years; fewer than 4 moving violations and/or vehicle accidents combined in the last 5 years; and no more than 1 DUI in the last 5 years, with successful completion of a diversion program.
Responsibilities
- Plan, prepare, and lead general and specialized nature activities for program participants.
- Lead group games, nature activities, arts and crafts, and guided hikes.
- Facilitate hands-on learning experiences and support youth engagement.
- Assist with program preparation, set-up, and clean-up.
- Ensure participant safety and positive group dynamics.
- Develop, coordinate, and lead day-to-day activities for assigned programs.
- Supervise and support part-time staff and volunteers.
- Manage program logistics, safety procedures, and participant experience.
- Assist with curriculum design and seasonal program planning.
Benefits
- A 5% bilingual or multilingual pay incentive is available to staff who regularly use those skills.
- Staff may have opportunities to acquire additional hours in other programs.
- Staff are eligible to work in multiple positions within the same classification.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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