Nature Center Environmental Educator- Recreation & Parks

The Nature Center Environmental Educator position at Howard County, MD involves developing and implementing environmental education programs for various groups. Responsibilities include preparing program areas, facilitating workshops, coordinating projects, and caring for live animals. Candidates should have a Bachelor's Degree in a related field and experience in environmental education. The job is contingent, pays $18.00 - $22.00 hourly, and requires weekend and some evening work.
Salary: $18.00 - $22.00 Hourly
Location : Columbia, MD
Job Type: Contingent
Job Number: 0030-02222024
Department: Recreation & Parks
Opening Date: 02/22/2024
Closing Date: Continuous

POSITION SUMMARY/CLASS DESCRIPTION

BRIEF DESCRIPTION: Responsible for the development and implementation of environmental education programming in coordination with the Education and Technology Manager and Program Manager.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

DUTIES: Duties include, but are not limited to the following:
• Develops and facilitates environmental education programs for school groups, public programs, outreach programs, group tours, scout groups, homeschoolers, and summer camps.
• Prepare program areas, classrooms, materials and supplies before and after programs. Keep program areas, classrooms, supplies and storage areas neat and organized.
• Helps facilitate teacher workshops to encourage outdoor experiential learning.
• Assists with the coordination of projects for interns and volunteers.
• Develops community outreach materials for the general public.
• Attends meetings, conferences, and workshops pertinent to the management, preservation and educational potential of the nature center.
• Performs clerical duties associated with the administration of the environmental education program.
• Helps care for the nature center's collection of live animals; prior experience with animals preferred.
• May be required to obtain lifeguard certification.
• Learns how to operate the nature center's digital planetarium; facilitates planetarium programs and related activities.
• Assists with other duties as assigned.
SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS: Ability to read and follow written instructions, and to work independently. Operate a motor vehicle safely, capable of using a two-way radio, phone, and pager. Ability to understand and follow complex oral and written instructions. Must possess a valid Maryland Class C driver's license. Must be able to lift 40 pounds.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: Bachelor's Degree in biology, Environmental Science, Wildlife Management, Environmental Education or other related field. Working knowledge of biological and ecological principles and two years of practical experience. Experience developing and leading environmental education programs for students and/or adults. Experience identifying plants, animals, insects, reptiles and amphibians, and the ability to measure habitat variables. Ability to use various computer software programs such as Word, Excel, Access, etc. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence and speak effectively before public groups or employees of organization.

RATE OF PAY: Contingent - Professional - $18.00-22.00/hour
Weekend work is required along with some evening hours. Work weeks will follow a Wednesday - Sunday schedule, totaling up to 37.5 hrs./week

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

TO APPLY: You must complete an employment application online to be considered for this recruitment. Resumes cannot be substituted for completion of the job application work history. No paper applications will be accepted.

Selected candidates may be subject to drug screening, background screening, and reference checks.

At time of application, please submit a copy of any college degree, coursework, licenses, or certifications that you have referenced on your application. Applicants who have education obtained outside of the U.S. may need to provide proof of the equivalent U.S. education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service, such as the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (http://www.naces.org) or World Education Services: International Credential Evaluation (https://www.wes.org/).

Howard County Government is not sponsoring employees in application of the H-1B Visa or providing an extension of an existing H-1B Visa. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.

Howard County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to a workplace that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. The County prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, ancestry, creed, national origin, disability status, genetics, marital status, military service, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Applicants requiring accommodations during the hiring process should contact the Office of Human Resources directly at . Requests for accommodations should not be attached to the application.
Employees in this category may not be eligible for all County benefits.
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