<p>Overview</p> <p>This position will begin on 3/17/2025 and end on 11/07/2025.</p> <p>Conservation Educators teach programs for schools, youth groups, families and adults. This position requires staff to work a flexible schedule, including working weekends and often times staying overnight at The Wilds. All staff are required to drive a school bus during programs (training will be provided). On-site housing is available (for nominal fee). Conservation Educators will conduct a wide range of programs at our WildeCamp facility, off-site, and at our Hellbender RV Campground.</p> <p>Responsibilities</p> <ul> <li>Teach education programs to people of all ages </li><li>Create fun and memorable opportunities for EVERY program participant </li><li>Attend training dates in mid- March </li><li>Drive school bus on Wilds' property (will train as needed) </li><li>Stay overnight at the Education Camp with groups during programs </li><li>Supervise outdoor activities such as canoeing, archery, and hiking </li><li>Clean and prepare Education Camp for groups </li><li>This includes maintenance tasks such as cleaning the shower house/restrooms, sweeping yurts, and maintaining the kitchen/dining area while ensuring high levels of food safety. </li><li>Maintain hiking trails and outdoor spaces at Education Camp </li><li>Represent The Wilds at promotional events and off-site programs </li><li>Helping with our summer camp and teen program as needed. </li><li>Other duties as assigned </li></ul> <p>Qualifications</p> <ul> <li>High school diploma or equivalent </li><li>Minimum of two years of college-level coursework completed in related field (education, science, etc.) or equivalent experience preferred </li><li>Experience with school age children </li><li>Comfortable in and on the water, able to hike long distances, and willing to supervise and participate in outdoor recreational activities </li><li>Ability to work a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends and holidays </li><li>All staff will be required to occasionally spend the night at The Wilds. </li><li>Ability to adhere to standard operating procedures including but not limited to safety protocols </li><li>Possession of a state issued motor vehicles operator's license and a good driving record Must be willing to be trained to drive school bus while on Wilds' property. </li><li>Ability to maintain a positive attitude in sometimes stressful situations </li><li>Ability to communicate well both verbally and in writing </li><li>Ability to provide excellent guest service by positively interacting with guests </li><li>Current First Aid and CPR certification (training will be offered) </li><li>Ability to successfully complete a criminal history background check annually </li><li>Current Lifeguard Certification is optional and compensated at $15/hr during swimming/canoeing. </li></ul> <p>Starting Salary $13/hr.</p>