Environmental Educator

The Hawaii Nature Center is seeking a part-time Environmental Educator to teach outdoor environmental science lessons to students in Maui, starting in June 2025. Responsibilities include leading nature camps, assisting in program preparation, and contributing to curriculum development. Candidates should have a degree or relevant experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to work in various natural environments. This position is in-person and requires commuting to Kahului, HI.
Job Summary
The Hawai’i Nature Center (HNC) seeks a part-time Environmental Educator to deliver outdoor environmental science lessons to students across Maui at various field locations. This position begins with HNC's Summer Camps in June, 2025. *Must be available to work in June and July, 2015. The Environmental Educator works closely with and reports to HNC's Maui Program Manager. The main responsibility of the Environmental Educator is to carry out HNC’s mission through its high-caliber programs to connect children and families to nature and create future stewards of Hawai‘i. Opportunities for advancement and/or full-time employment as the program grows.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Under the supervision of the Maui Program Manager, the Part-Time Environmental Educator is responsible for:
• Teaching outdoor environmental education field programs to elementary school children and the wider public community.
• Sharing their knowledge of environmental science and Hawai‘i’s ecology while leading groups in forest, stream, coastal, and wetland habitats.
• Leading nature-based day camps during school intersessions and summers.
• Assisting in all aspects of program preparation, set-up of equipment and field sites, and post-program cleaning duties.
• Contributing to curriculum and program material development.
• Supporting the Maui Program Manger during outreach events, e.g. Earth Day, community education days, etc.
• Supporting the mission of the Hawai‘i Nature Center.

Qualifications:
• B.A. or B.S. degree OR 2 years of experience/education in the following fields: education, environmental sciences, natural resource management, sustainability, Hawaiian studies, or related field.
• Experience teaching and working with children, and an ability to work with varying ages. Candidates must have a genuine interest in child development and mentorship. Experience in environmental education is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of environmental science, and Hawai‘i’s flora, fauna, natural history, and cultural history.
• Candidates must be dependable, punctual, and take pride in their work.
• Ability to work in a team setting with enthusiasm and creativity. Candidates must have well-developed communication skills and a positive attitude.
• Must be comfortable with remote supervision and have the ability to work both independently and in a group. Candidates must possess leadership skills and the ability to follow directions.
• Must be able to work extended hours in natural elements (sun, rain, wind) and be able to carry up to 50 pounds of weight.
• Driver's license preferred.
• Candidates must be able to pass a background check.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $21.00 - $24.00 per hour

Schedule:
• 4 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Ability to Commute:
• Kahului, HI 96732 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:
• Kahului, HI 96732: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person