Environmental Educator (part-time) Wilkerson Nature Preserve

City of Raleigh North Carolina•Raleigh, NC

14h•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Raleigh Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources Department is seeking a part-time Environmental Educator for Wilkerson Nature Preserve. The position welcomes visitors, interprets the preserve’s flora, fauna, and geology, and develops and leads educational programs for groups and the general public. It also creates and maintains instructional materials and displays and assists with light natural resource management. The educator helps maintain nature play areas, trails, gardens, bird feeders, and nest boxes, and may assist with other animal care. Duties also include opening or closing the preserve, supervising volunteers and leading volunteer projects, responding to or alerting management about safety concerns as part of the park emergency response team, and performing maintenance and custodial work. The role involves serving visitors of all ages and backgrounds and providing excellent customer service. This position offers up to 999 hours per year and is intended for people seeking experience in environmental education. The preserve’s hours vary by season. Weekend availability is required, and some holiday work may be possible. The schedule can be adjusted to accommodate anticipated employee needs, such as college class schedules.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
High school degree required.
Working knowledge of computer programs such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Publisher.
Able to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and walk at least one mile over rough terrain regularly.
Strong desire to share knowledge and enthusiasm about the natural world.
Willingness to work with visitors of all ages and backgrounds.
Excellent verbal and written skills, and comfort leading nature programs for children and adults.
Organized, responsible, reliable, independent, and flexible.
Pleasant attitude and dedication to customer service.
Ability to work weekend days (either Saturday or Sunday afternoon) is required.

Nice To Haves

Additional training, such as a college degree or enrollment in a degree-seeking program, in environmental education, environmental science, or a related area is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Greet Nature Preserve visitors, answer questions, communicate preserve rules, and provide excellent customer service.
Interpret the preserve’s flora, fauna, and geology from the park office and on trails.
Plan, organize, and lead environmental education programs for groups and the general public.
Create and maintain instructional materials, including signs, posters, and displays.
Assist with natural resource management.
Maintain nature play areas, trails, gardens, bird feeders, and nest boxes; possibly perform other animal care duties.
Open and/or close the Nature Preserve.
Supervise volunteers and lead volunteer projects.
Serve as part of the park emergency response team and attend to or alert management about safety concerns.
Perform maintenance and custodial duties.