Seasonal Summer Educator

The National Audubon Society is seeking a Seasonal Summer Educator for the Audubon Center at Riverlands in West Alton, MO. This role involves supporting summer events and outdoor programming, fostering relationships with community members, and ensuring safety for interns and campers. Key activities include facilitating educational programs for youth, such as a summer camp and environmental internships. The position runs from June 29 to August 8, 2026, with a pay of $19 per hour.
About Audubon


The National Audubon Society is a leading nonprofit conservation organization with 120 years of science-based, community-driven impact, dedicated to protecting birds and the places they need, today and tomorrow. Birds are powerful indicators of our planet’s health, acting as sentinels that warn us of environmental change and inspire action. Audubon works across the Western Hemisphere, driven by the understanding that what is good for birds is good for the planet. Through a collaborative, bipartisan approach across habitats, borders, and the political spectrum, Audubon drives meaningful and lasting conservation outcomes. With 800 staff and over 1.9 million supporters, Audubon is a dynamic and ever-growing force committed to ensuring a better planet for both birds and people for generations to come. Learn more at www.audubon.org and on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @audubonsociety.



Position Summary:


Opened 2011, the Audubon Center at Riverlands is one of 33 Audubon Centers in the U.S. Audubon Centers are hubs of influence and leadership for conservation throughout their regions and communities. We are a project of the National Audubon Society, a key component of Audubon’s Upper Mississippi River Program and a unique partnership with the Rivers Project Office of the St. Louis District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.


We use education, science and public engagement to protect birds and their habitats in the Great Rivers Confluence Important Bird Area and the greater St. Louis Region. We build new generations of conservationists and leaders through experiential STEM-based learning in nature focused on resource-limited schools and communities; use science to understand and protect birds and habitat; and offer programs and events that promote an understanding and appreciation of nature, and inspire action to protect our Great Rivers, birds and habitat.


The Seasonal Summer Educator will assist with summer events and outdoor programming at the Audubon Center at Riverlands and Little Creek Nature Area. They are an essential team member that supports planning and presenting quality programming to children and adults. They will also be responsible for maintaining positive relationships with staff, volunteers, program participants, teachers, partners and community members. Key programs include Flight Crew, a paid summer internship for high school students, which entails exposure to environmental careers and facilitation of outdoor education programs for youth. Little Creek Summer Camp, a summer camp program for 3rd -5th grade students in the Ferguson-Florissant School District. Little Creek Summer Camp is mainly outdoors and is where campers develop outdoor skills through activities like archery, birding, fishing, canoeing, nature hikes, and more. This position will also help to ensure intern and camper safety while working outdoors in the summer months. They will also support Audubon Evening, Field Day Fridays and similar programming at the Audubon Center Riverlands.




Length of Assignment: June 29th, 2026 – August 8th, 2026




Hours: 40




This role is on-site at Audubon Center at Riverlands, West Alton, MO.



Compensation:


$19.00 / hour





Additional Job Description





Essential Functions




Provide daily program support in a team setting and at times work independently.




Participate in and attend scheduled training.




Learn and follow program safety protocols.




Assist in facilitating a variety of summer programs for children and adults.




Facilitate leadership and team building activities with campers and interns.




Perform other duties as assigned.




Assist in managing small groups of campers and facilitating programs and activities.




Organize and lead a variety of small and large group activities.




Assist in planning and implementing the Friday Little Creek Summer Camp field trips.




Serve as a positive role model for all interns and campers.




Show a genuine interest in interns and campers. Encourage their success. Enhance their summer experience.




Ensure that campers are safe and included.




Encourage respect for the camp, supplies, and equipment.




Maintains and fosters culture of safety.




Other job-related duties as assigned.




Qualifications and Experience:




Bachelor’s degree in education, biology or related field.




0-2 years of related experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience will also be considered.




Enjoy working with kids.




Must be able to work outdoors in a variety of conditions and temperatures.




Ability to work as a team member and leader.




Ability to stay positive and encouraging to campers and interns who may be apprehensive or nervous about a particular activity.




Must have physical ability to lead and participate in activities, which include, but are not limited to, hiking, canoeing, team building initiatives, building campfires, physical games, and activities, with or without accommodation.




Must be able to maneuver up to 30 lbs, and ability to traverse uneven terrain carrying spotting scope, binoculars, program supplies, and daypack, with or without accommodation.




Must be reliable, punctual, and organized.




Commitment to Audubon’s organizational values of care, collaboration, change, integrity, impact, and innovation.




Experience fostering inclusive and collaborative work environments is valued.




EEO Statement


We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic outlined by federal, state, or local laws. We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible hiring process for all candidates.



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