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About the position
Wildwood's Nature Program Coordinator engages and educates the community by creating, overseeing, and teaching a variety of nature and science-based programming including summer camps, birthday parties, nature preschool, and early childhood classes at Wildwood. The position coordinates our birthday party programming for ages 3-12, communicates details with staff and families, prepares and purchases supplies, and coaches and trains staff. During the school year, the position focuses on developing, preparing, and instructing classes for primarily early childhood age participants. During the summer season, the position transitions to overseeing one of our school aged nature camp programs including curriculum development and, staff and camper management. The Nature Program Coordinator also works many special events, welcomes visitors to our Nature Center, and incorporates live animals into our programming and community engagement.
Responsibilities
- Create, oversee, and teach nature and science-based programming.
- Coordinate birthday party programming for ages 3-12.
- Communicate details with staff and families.
- Prepare and purchase supplies for programs.
- Coach and train staff.
- Develop, prepare, and instruct classes for early childhood participants.
- Oversee school aged nature camp programs during summer.
- Manage curriculum development and staff and camper management.
- Work at special events and welcome visitors to the Nature Center.
- Incorporate live animals into programming.
Requirements
- 1-2 years of experience supervising and educating children and young adults.
- 1-2 years of environmental interpretation experience.
- 1-2 years of experience guiding staff and volunteers.
- Knowledge of local flora and fauna preferred.
- Knowledge of general husbandry practices and methods.
- Strong customer service and interpersonal skills.
- Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office software.
- Advanced level of written and verbal communication in English.
- Valid Driver's License.
- CPR/AED certified or ability to obtain within 90 days.
Nice-to-haves
- Bachelor's Degree in Outdoor Education, Environmental Education, Education, Forestry, Biology, or a related field.
Benefits
- Memberships at Fitness Center, Ice Arena, and Activity Center (for Active Adults 55+).
- Indoor and Outdoor Pool Use.
- Driving Range - Buckets of Balls.
- Private Room Rental for Special Occasions.
- Discounted Preschool and Summer Camps for dependents.
