Environmental Science Educator - Full-time

NatureBridge is seeking a full-time Environmental Science Educator in Port Angeles, WA, to lead hands-on educational programs in outdoor settings. The role involves delivering science education to students, fostering an inclusive learning environment, and participating in team meetings. Educators work varied schedules, including evening programs, and contribute to other departments as needed. The position aims to connect students with nature and inspire environmental stewardship.
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h4Job Details/h4
divstrongJob Location/strong: nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;Olympic National Park - Port Angeles, WA/div
divstrongPosition Type/strong: nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;Full Time/div
divstrongSalary Range/strong: nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;$17.14 - $17.14 Hourly/div
divstrongTravel Percentage/strong: nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;Negligible/div
divstrongJob Category/strong: nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;Education/div
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h4Description/h4pspan style="font-size:11pt"span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"span style="color:#000000"strongAbout the Position/strong/span/span/span/p

pspan style="font-size:11pt"span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"span style="color:#000000"NatureBridge provides overnight environmental science education experiences for more than 30,000 students and their teachers every year in the worldrsquo;s best classrooms: our National Parks. Our mission is to connect young people to the science and wonder of the natural world, igniting self-discovery, and inspiring stewardship of the planet. Through our programs, students explore the outdoors, connect with their peers, discover themselves and develop a lasting relationship with science and the environment around them.nbsp;/span/span/span/p

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pspan style="font-size:11pt"span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"span style="color:#000000"strongNatureBridge Educator Schedule - /strong/span/span/spanspan style="font-size:11pt"span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"span style="color:#000000"strongnbsp;/strong/span/span/spana href="https://youtu.be/Y8MtbxXJocs"span style="font-size:11pt"span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"span style="color:#1155cc"stronguVideo: What is it like to work at NatureBridge?/u/strong/span/span/span/a/p

pspan style="font-size:11pt"span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"span style="color:#000000"Environmental Science Educator (ESE) schedule varies week-to-week. ESEs can expect to deliver environmental science and team-building programs from 9am - 4pm for 3-5 day programs Monday - Friday, with variability during schoolsrsquo; arrival and departure days. ESEs also run evening programs 2-3 times a week from 6:30pm - 8:30pm. On a regular program day, the ESE receives up to 30 minutes of paid preparation time. ESEs attend regular meetings with other ESEs, and the education and operations teams to discuss program updates and collaborative feedback to the community workplace. In addition to educational responsibilities, ESEs help in other departments when needed or asked./span/span/span/p

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pspan style="font-size:11pt"span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"span style="color:#000000"strongTasks and functions/strong/span/span/span/p

pspan style="font-size:11pt"span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"span style="color:#000000"During Program:nbsp;/span/span/span/p

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lispan style="font-size:11pt"span style="font-family:Roboto,sans-serif"span style="color:#000000"Use a student-centered approach to lead participants through multi-day, hands-on, experiential and investigative Science education in outdoor settings./span/span/span/li
lispan style="font-size:11pt"span style="font-family:Roboto,sans-serif"span style="color:#000000"Cultivate an inclusive learning environment by delivering culturally relevant content that presents multiple perspectives and connects to studentsrsquo; background./span/span/span/li
lispan style="font-size:11pt"span style="font-family:Roboto,sans-serif"span style="color:#000000"Create and lead differentiated thematic programming, including 2-3 evening programs a week, that honor the needs and backgrounds of each group of participants./span/span/span/li
lispan style="font-size:11pt"span style="font-family:Roboto,sans-serif"span style="color:#000000"Manage studentsrsquo; physical safety in outdoor settings using sound judgment and applying appropriate risk management decisions./span/span/span/li
lispan style="font-size:11pt"span style="font-family:Roboto,sans-serif"span style="color:#000000"span style="background-color:#ffffff"Work to support an inclusive workplace community by establishing and maintaining respectful, supportive, and compassionate relationships with staff and participants./span/span/span/span/li
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pspan style="font-size:11pt"span style="font-family:Roboto,sans-serif"span style="color:#000000"span style="background-color:#ffffff"Outside of Program:/span/span/span/span/p

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lispan style="font-size:11pt"span style="font-family:Roboto,sans-serif"span style="color:#000000"Participate in continuous professional development, as well as personal and professional goal-setting./span/span/span/li
lispan style="font-size:11pt"span style="font-family:Roboto,sans-serif"span style="color:#1f1f1f"span style="background-color:#ffffff"Reflect on and document student experiences with program debriefs, /span/span/span/spanspan style="font-size:11pt"span style="font-family:Roboto,sans-serif"span style="color:#000000"span style="background-color:#ffffff"in order to provide insight on student learning and program outcomes, as well as to share stories from the field with NatureBridge staff and board members./span/span/span/span/li
lispan style="font-size:11pt"span style="font-family:Roboto,sans-serif"span style="color:#000000"For those in provided housing, follow NatureBridge housing policies and work agreements; cultivate a respectful home environment by setting and being accountable to agreements and boundaries among housemates.nbsp;/span/span/span/li
lispan style="font-size:11pt"span style="font-family:Roboto,sans-serif"span style="color:#000000"Fulfill other duties as assigned, such as supporting kitchen and facilities staff, program support tasks, providing feedback and support on departmental projects, participating in campus stewardship and attending donor engagement events or conferences/span/span/span/li
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pspan style="font-size:11pt"span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"span style="color:#000000"strongCompensation:/strong/span/span/span/p

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lispan style="font-size:11pt"span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"span style="color:#000000"$17.14/hour, daily and weekly work hours vary based on programming demand.nbsp;/span/span/span/li
lispan style="font-size:11pt"span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"span style="color:#000000"Medical, dental and vision insurance./span/span/span/li
lispan style="font-size:11pt"span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"span style="color:#000000"Option for a 403b retirement plan./span/span/span/li
lispan style="font-size:11pt"span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"span style="color:#000000"Paid vacation, training days and sick leave./span/span/span/li
lispan style="font-size:11pt"span style="font-family:Roboto,sans-serif"span style="color:#000000"On-site housing may be provided as a benefit of employment. /span/span/spana href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/14gh72VoPelaNCIP9s04Z-MHZojb24_48Lq2K5ubdci0/edit?usp=sharing"span style="font-size:11pt"span style="font-family:Roboto,sans-serif"span style="color:#1155cc"uSee an example of our Golden Gate housing Here./u/span/span/span/aspan style="font-size:11pt"span style="font-family:Roboto,sans-serif"span style="color:#000000" Housing varies by campus./span/span/span/li
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h4Qualifications/h4brpspan style="font-size:11.5pt"span style="font-family:Roboto,sans-serif"span style="color:#000000"strongEligibility Requirements and Qualifications/strong/span/span/span/p

pspan style="font-size:11pt"span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"span style="color:#000000"We are looking for candidates who have:/span/span/span/p

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lispan style="font-size:11pt"span style="font-family:Roboto,sans-serif"span style="color:#000000"At least 1 year of relevant formal or informal teaching experience/span/span/span/li
lispan style="font-size:11pt"span style="font-family:Roboto,sans-serif"span style="color:#000000"The social and emotional skills to build rapport and positive relationships with people from all backgrounds, abilities, cultures, orientations, identities and communities./span/span/span/li
lispan style="font-size:11pt"span style="font-family:Roboto,sans-serif"span style="color:#000000"A demonstrated commitment to equity and inclusion within your teaching and workplace community. /span/span/spanspan style="font-size:11pt"span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"span style="color:#000000"We especially encourage you to apply if you have lived experience as a member of (and/or extensive experience working with people from) any communities that are impacted by the historic and current system of oppression that has limited access to environmental education or the outdoors in general./span/span/span/li
lispan style="font-size:11pt"span style="font-family:Roboto,sans-serif"span style="color:#000000"The ability to communicate clearly to different groups, including students, coworkers, supervisors and educational partners./span/span/span/li
lispan style="font-size:11pt"span style="font-family:Roboto,sans-serif"span style="color:#000000"A desire to learn and grow, and an openness to feedback and coaching./span/span/span/li
lispan style="font-size:11pt"span style="font-family:Roboto,sans-serif"span style="color:#000000"A valid /span/span/spanspan style="font-size:11pt"span style="font-family:Roboto,sans-serif"span style="color:#000000"strongWilderness First Respondernbsp;Certification /strong/span/span/spanspan style="font-size:11pt"span style="font-family:Roboto,sans-serif"span style="color:#000000"or a willingness to attain the certification prior to the start date. Stipends are available to hired candidates to offset costs of a re/certification./span/span/span/li
lispan style="font-size:11pt"span style="font-family:Roboto,sans-serif"span style="color:#000000"The ability and willingness to perform physically challenging work outdoors and in all weather conditions on uneven terrain; able to hike 5-7 miles in uneven terrain/span/span/span/li
lispan style="font-size:11pt"span style="font-family:Roboto,sans-serif"span style="color:#000000"Ability to work flexible hours and split shifts, including evenings./span/span/span/li
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pspan style="font-size:11pt"span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"span style="color:#222222"span style="background-color:#ffffff"strongIf you are interested in the role and do not meet every requirement listed, please still apply! We are interested in applicants with unique lived experience and skill sets./strong/span/span/span/span/p

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pspan style="font-size:11pt"span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"span style="color:#000000"*Employment eligibility is contingent on successful completion of a background check.nbsp;/span/span/span/p

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pspan style="font-size:11pt"span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"span style="color:#000000"strongWhy should you join the NatureBridge team?/strong/span/span/span/p

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lispan style="font-size:11pt"span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"span style="color:#000000"We are a mission-driven organization that values your contributions and supports you in making a positive impact on youth and the environment/span/span/span/li
lispan style="font-size:11pt"span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"span style="color:#000000"You will get to work in a beautiful natural setting with other dedicated educators who are passionate about the environment/span/span/span/li
lispan style="font-size:11pt"span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"span style="color:#000000"We are invested in supporting our educators through professional development amp; mentorship./span/span/span/li
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p style="margin-right:-1px"span style="font-size:11pt"span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"span style="color:#000000"emNatureBridge is an/em/span/span/spanspan style="font-size:11pt"span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"span style="color:#000000"strongem Equal Opportunity Employer,/em/strong/span/span/spanspan style="font-size:11pt"span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"span style="color:#000000"em and does not discriminate based on any protected category, including, but not limited to, race, color, religion, gender, gender expression (including transgender expression or pregnancy), political affiliation, age, immigration status or disability. We encourage qualified applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply. Please let us know if you require any accommodation.nbsp;/em/span/span/span/p

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pspan style="font-size:11pt"span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"span style="color:#000000"strongHow To Apply:/strong/span/span/span/p

pspan style="font-size:11pt"span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"span style="color:#000000"Review the season start date before applying! Submit your resume and 3 references to our Online Application Form, and please respond to the short answer application questions instead of writing a cover letter. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until all positions are filled./span/span/span/p

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lispan style="font-size:11pt"span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"span style="color:#000000"Olympic National Park (Port Angeles, WA)/span/span/span

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lispan style="font-size:11pt"span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"span style="color:#000000"Start Date: August, 2025/span/span/span/li
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h4Job Details/h4
divstrongJob Location/strong: nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;Olympic National Park - Port Angeles, WA/div
divstrongPosition Type/strong: nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;Full Time/div
divstrongSalary Range/strong: nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;$17.14 - $17.14 Hourly/div
divstrongTravel Percentage/strong: nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;Negligible/div
divstrongJob Category/strong: nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;Education/div
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h4Description/h4pspan style="font-size:11pt"span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"span style="color:#000000"strongAbout the Position/strong/span/span/span/p

pspan style="font-size:11pt"span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"span style="color:#000000"NatureBridge provides overnight environmental science education experiences for more than 30,000 students and their teachers every year in the worldrsquo;s best classrooms: our National Parks. Our mission is to connect young people to the science and wonder of the natural world, igniting self-discovery, and inspiring stewardship of the planet. Through our programs, students explore the outdoors, connect with their peers, discover themselves and develop a lasting relationship with science and the environment around them.nbsp;/span/span/span/p

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pspan style="font-size:11pt"span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"span style="color:#000000"strongNatureBridge Educator Schedule - /strong/span/span/spanspan style="font-size:11pt"span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"span style="color:#000000"strongnbsp;/strong/span/span/spana href="https://youtu.be/Y8MtbxXJocs"span style="font-size:11pt"span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"span style="color:#1155cc"stronguVideo: What is it like to work at NatureBridge?/u/strong/span/span/span/a/p

pspan style="font-size:11pt"span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"span style="color:#000000"Environmental Science Educator (ESE) schedule varies week-to-week. ESEs can expect to deliver environmental science and team-building programs from 9am - 4pm for 3-5 day programs Monday - Friday, with variability during schoolsrsquo; arrival and departure days. ESEs also run evening programs 2-3 times a week from 6:30pm - 8:30pm. On a regular program day, the ESE receives up to 30 minutes of paid preparation time. ESEs attend regular meetings with other ESEs, and the education and operations teams to discuss program updates and collaborative feedback to the community workplace. In addition to educational responsibilities, ESEs help in other departments when needed or asked./span/span/span/p

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pspan style="font-size:11pt"span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"span style="color:#000000"strongTasks and functions/strong/span/span/span/p

pspan style="font-size:11pt"span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"span style="color:#000000"During Program:nbsp;/span/span/span/p

ul
lispan style="font-size:11pt"span style="font-family:Roboto,sans-serif"span style="color:#000000"Use a student-centered approach to lead participants through multi-day, hands-on, experiential and investigative Science education in outdoor settings./span/span/span/li
lispan style="font-size:11pt"span style="font-family:Roboto,sans-serif"span style="color:#000000"Cultivate an inclusive learning environment by delivering culturally relevant content that presents multiple perspectives and connects to studentsrsquo; background./span/span/span/li
lispan style="font-size:11pt"span style="font-family:Roboto,sans-serif"span style="color:#000000"Create and lead differentiated thematic programming, including 2-3 evening programs a week, that honor the needs and backgrounds of each group of participants./span/span/span/li
lispan style="font-size:11pt"span style="font-family:Roboto,sans-serif"span style="color:#000000"Manage studentsrsquo; physical safety in outdoor settings using sound judgment and applying appropriate risk management decisions./span/span/span/li
lispan style="font-size:11pt"span style="font-family:Roboto,sans-serif"span style="color:#000000"span style="background-color:#ffffff"Work to support an inclusive workplace community by establishing and maintaining respectful, supportive, and compassionate relationships with staff and participants./span/span/span/span/li
/ul

pspan style="font-size:11pt"span style="font-family:Roboto,sans-serif"span style="color:#000000"span style="background-color:#ffffff"Outside of Program:/span/span/span/span/p

ul
lispan style="font-size:11pt"span style="font-family:Roboto,sans-serif"span style="color:#000000"Participate in continuous professional development, as well as personal and professional goal-setting./span/span/span/li
lispan style="font-size:11pt"span style="font-family:Roboto,sans-serif"span style="color:#1f1f1f"span style="background-color:#ffffff"Reflect on and document student experiences with program debriefs, /span/span/span/spanspan style="font-size:11pt"span style="font-family:Roboto,sans-serif"span style="color:#000000"span style="background-color:#ffffff"in order to provide insight on student learning and program outcomes, as well as to share stories from the field with NatureBridge staff and board members./span/span/span/span/li
lispan style="font-size:11pt"span style="font-family:Roboto,sans-serif"span style="color:#000000"For those in provided housing, follow NatureBridge housing policies and work agreements; cultivate a respectful home environment by setting and being accountable to agreements and boundaries among housemates.nbsp;/span/span/span/li
lispan style="font-size:11pt"span style="font-family:Roboto,sans-serif"span style="color:#000000"Fulfill other duties as assigned, such as supporting kitchen and facilities staff, program support tasks, providing feedback and support on departmental projects, participating in campus stewardship and attending donor engagement events or conferences/span/span/span/li
/ul

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pspan style="font-size:11pt"span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"span style="color:#000000"strongCompensation:/strong/span/span/span/p

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lispan style="font-size:11pt"span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"span style="color:#000000"$17.14/hour, daily and weekly work hours vary based on programming demand.nbsp;/span/span/span/li
lispan style="font-size:11pt"span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"span style="color:#000000"Medical, dental and vision insurance./span/span/span/li
lispan style="font-size:11pt"span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"span style="color:#000000"Option for a 403b retirement plan./span/span/span/li
lispan style="font-size:11pt"span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"span style="color:#000000"Paid vacation, training days and sick leave./span/span/span/li
lispan style="font-size:11pt"span style="font-family:Roboto,sans-serif"span style="color:#000000"On-site housing may be provided as a benefit of employment. /span/span/spana href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/14gh72VoPelaNCIP9s04Z-MHZojb24_48Lq2K5ubdci0/edit?usp=sharing"span style="font-size:11pt"span style="font-family:Roboto,sans-serif"span style="color:#1155cc"uSee an example of our Golden Gate housing Here./u/span/span/span/aspan style="font-size:11pt"span style="font-family:Roboto,sans-serif"span style="color:#000000" Housing varies by campus./span/span/span/li
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h4Qualifications/h4brpspan style="font-size:11.5pt"span style="font-family:Roboto,sans-serif"span style="color:#000000"strongEligibility Requirements and Qualifications/strong/span/span/span/p

pspan style="font-size:11pt"span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"span style="color:#000000"We are looking for candidates who have:/span/span/span/p

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lispan style="font-size:11pt"span style="font-family:Roboto,sans-serif"span style="color:#000000"At least 1 year of relevant formal or informal teaching experience/span/span/span/li
lispan style="font-size:11pt"span style="font-family:Roboto,sans-serif"span style="color:#000000"The social and emotional skills to build rapport and positive relationships with people from all backgrounds, abilities, cultures, orientations, identities and communities./span/span/span/li
lispan style="font-size:11pt"span style="font-family:Roboto,sans-serif"span style="color:#000000"A demonstrated commitment to equity and inclusion within your teaching and workplace community. /span/span/spanspan style="font-size:11pt"span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"span style="color:#000000"We especially encourage you to apply if you have lived experience as a member of (and/or extensive experience working with people from) any communities that are impacted by the historic and current system of oppression that has limited access to environmental education or the outdoors in general./span/span/span/li
lispan style="font-size:11pt"span style="font-family:Roboto,sans-serif"span style="color:#000000"The ability to communicate clearly to different groups, including students, coworkers, supervisors and educational partners./span/span/span/li
lispan style="font-size:11pt"span style="font-family:Roboto,sans-serif"span style="color:#000000"A desire to learn and grow, and an openness to feedback and coaching./span/span/span/li
lispan style="font-size:11pt"span style="font-family:Roboto,sans-serif"span style="color:#000000"A valid /span/span/spanspan style="font-size:11pt"span style="font-family:Roboto,sans-serif"span style="color:#000000"strongWilderness First Respondernbsp;Certification /strong/span/span/spanspan style="font-size:11pt"span style="font-family:Roboto,sans-serif"span style="color:#000000"or a willingness to attain the certification prior to the start date. Stipends are available to hired candidates to offset costs of a re/certification./span/span/span/li
lispan style="font-size:11pt"span style="font-family:Roboto,sans-serif"span style="color:#000000"The ability and willingness to perform physically challenging work outdoors and in all weather conditions on uneven terrain; able to hike 5-7 miles in uneven terrain/span/span/span/li
lispan style="font-size:11pt"span style="font-family:Roboto,sans-serif"span style="color:#000000"Ability to work flexible hours and split shifts, including evenings./span/span/span/li
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pspan style="font-size:11pt"span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"span style="color:#222222"span style="background-color:#ffffff"strongIf you are interested in the role and do not meet every requirement listed, please still apply! We are interested in applicants with unique lived experience and skill sets./strong/span/span/span/span/p

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pspan style="font-size:11pt"span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"span style="color:#000000"*Employment eligibility is contingent on successful completion of a background check.nbsp;/span/span/span/p

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pspan style="font-size:11pt"span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"span style="color:#000000"strongWhy should you join the NatureBridge team?/strong/span/span/span/p

ul
lispan style="font-size:11pt"span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"span style="color:#000000"We are a mission-driven organization that values your contributions and supports you in making a positive impact on youth and the environment/span/span/span/li
lispan style="font-size:11pt"span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"span style="color:#000000"You will get to work in a beautiful natural setting with other dedicated educators who are passionate about the environment/span/span/span/li
lispan style="font-size:11pt"span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"span style="color:#000000"We are invested in supporting our educators through professional development amp; mentorship./span/span/span/li
/ul

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p style="margin-right:-1px"span style="font-size:11pt"span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"span style="color:#000000"emNatureBridge is an/em/span/span/spanspan style="font-size:11pt"span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"span style="color:#000000"strongem Equal Opportunity Employer,/em/strong/span/span/spanspan style="font-size:11pt"span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"span style="color:#000000"em and does not discriminate based on any protected category, including, but not limited to, race, color, religion, gender, gender expression (including transgender expression or pregnancy), political affiliation, age, immigration status or disability. We encourage qualified applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply. Please let us know if you require any accommodation.nbsp;/em/span/span/span/p

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pspan style="font-size:11pt"span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"span style="color:#000000"strongHow To Apply:/strong/span/span/span/p

pspan style="font-size:11pt"span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"span style="color:#000000"Review the season start date before applying! Submit your resume and 3 references to our Online Application Form, and please respond to the short answer application questions instead of writing a cover letter. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until all positions are filled./span/span/span/p

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lispan style="font-size:11pt"span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"span style="color:#000000"Olympic National Park (Port Angeles, WA)/span/span/span

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lispan style="font-size:11pt"span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"span style="color:#000000"Start Date: August, 2025/span/span/span/li
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