Nature educator – nature center

Auburn University is hiring a part-time Nature Educator for the Kreher Preserve & Nature Center in Auburn, AL. The role involves leading educational programs, guided hikes, and community events focused on natural themes. Candidates should have experience in teaching and the natural world, with excellent communication skills. This position is temporary, requiring around 20 hours per week, and is not open to AU students.
Position Details

Position Information

Requisition Number

TES1553P

Home Org Name

Forestry Wildlife and Environment

Division Name

College of Forestry, Wildlife, and Environment

Position Title

TES Nature Educator – Kreher Preserve & Nature Center (KPNC)

Estimated Hours Per Week

20

Anticipated Length of Assignment

Job Summary

Do you like nature and the outdoors? Do you like teaching about the natural world? Come and work part-time at the Kreher Preserve & Nature Center (KPNC) as a Nature Educator!

The KPNC is seeking teachers/naturalists to conduct educational programs and classes, lead camps and guided hikes, and assist with community events, all pertaining to outdoor and natural themes. Under the direct supervision of the KPNC Education Director, you will be teaching about a variety of possible topics including plant life and ecology, animal life and ecology, native/non-native species, forestry, geology, astronomy, biodiversity, climate, natural history, and much more. Classes consist of a broad range of students, interactive and engaging lessons, and innovative teaching strategies.

Temporary Employment Services (TES), a unit of the Auburn University Department of Human Resources, is an in-house support center established to meet the temporary employment needs of the university. TES provides qualified and dedicated temporary employees in a wide variety of occupations to meet the staffing needs throughout the campus. Temporary employees are hired for a variety of reasons with the most common being:
• Assistance in the place of a regular employee who is absent for a specified period of time
• Additional assistance during periods of abnormal or peak workloads
• Assistance with special projects
• Seasonal work
• Emergencies

If you are looking for an employment opportunity, TES is a great way to showcase your professional skills and assist Auburn University while gaining valuable work experience within higher education.

AU students are not eligible for TES.

Essential Functions
• Leads interactive lessons on natural subject areas.
• Completes entire lesson lifecycle including setup, lesson planning, material prep, presenting, and cleanup.
• Leads guided hikes.
• Supervises students of all ages.
• Assists with community events.
• Sets up program materials and displays for presentations and programs.
• Cleans and organizes educational materials and supplies.
• Researches and develops educational materials, references, and guides

Minimum Qualifications
• Experience leading/teaching students.
• Experience working with the natural world.
• Excellent communication skills including written and verbal.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Ability to interact with students from a diversity of ages, races, ethnicities, and backgrounds.
• Ability to work independently, with little supervision

Desired Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in natural sciences, education, or a related field.

Posting Detail Information

Salary Range

$12.00/hour

Work Hours

10 hours per week as scheduled

City position is located in:

Auburn

State position is located:

Alabama

Posting Date

01/24/2023

Closing Date

EEO Statement

AUBURN UNIVERSITY IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. It is our policy to provide equal employment and education opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable law. The Office of Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity (AA/EEO) strives to ensure an inclusive and equitable working, living, and learning environment for members of the Auburn University community. Please visit their website to learn more.