Environmental Educator & Visitor Experience Specialist

The Stamford Museum & Nature Center is seeking a full-time Environmental Educator & Visitor Experience Specialist to teach programs for PreK-5th grades and the public, care for exotic animals, and coordinate educational materials. The position involves working Sunday-Wednesday from September to mid-June and Monday-Friday from mid-June to August, with some evening and weekend hours required. Responsibilities include leading summer camp programs and developing educational resources.
This position is responsible for teaching a variety of live animal, natural history, and physical science programs for primarily PreK-5th grades and the general public. This position also aids in the care of our exotic animals, helps to lead our Full Day Explorers summer camp, and coordinates our self-guided materials, such as letterboxing, for the public.

Full job posting can be found on our website at: stamfordmuseum.org/about-us/career-opportunities/

Reporting to the Environmental Education Supervisor, the Environmental Educator & Visitor Experience Specialist position is a full-time, non-exempt position working Sunday-Wednesday from September-mid June and Monday-Friday from mid-June-August, although some early/evening hours and weekend days per month (outside of regularly scheduled special events) will be required. This position will be responsible for teaching a variety of natural history and farm-themed school and after school programs for groups, primarily aged preK-5th grade and will also aid in the teaching and development of our scout offerings, public programs, and nature birthday parties. This position will be responsible for creating robust on-site and web-based educational materials focusing on the various aspects of the SM&NC that will enhance individual and self-guided group experiences during visits. This position will also work with our Full Day Summer Camp.

How to apply:

Please submit cover letter & resume to:

Emily Carreiro

Environmental Education Supervisor

ecarreiro@stamfordmuseum.org