Seasonal Education Assistant

About Audubon

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Position Summary:

Our part-time Education Assistant will report to the Education Manager and support outdoor education and nature interpretation programs on-site for Sanctuary visitors of all ages with occasional off-site programming as well. This will primarily include delivering public programs and events for people of all ages. They may also occasionally support our visitor center by working at our admissions desk nature store or café and performing facility and boardwalk closing duties as required.

This is a full-time seasonal position working up to 40 hours per week from approximately November 30 2026 to April 28 2027.

This position is based at Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary in Naples Florida.

Compensation:

$19.00 per hour

Essential Functions

• Assists with research and planning and is responsible for delivering and evaluating interactive and engaging outdoor education and nature interpretation programs at the Sanctuary and occasionally in the local community for visitors of all ages.

• Creates a meaningful experience for program participants while teaching an appreciation and respect for the natural environment.

• Maintains and fosters a culture of safety and well-being for program participants as well as cleaning sanitizing and maintaining assigned areas and Sanctuary property.

• Maintains and enhances existing activities/curriculum including maintaining program materials and resources.

• Serves as a role model naturalist and environmental steward to the community.

• Interacts professionally and positively with co-workers program participants parents and Sanctuary visitors.

• Interacts with the public to provide information about Audubon and Audubons mission answers specific questions from visitors and is a positive ambassador of Audubon.

• Supports procurement of supplies marketing and promotion of programs and completes program related administrative duties.

• Attends mandatory staff training as assigned.

• Supports admissions and retail operations throughout the Visitor Center which may include assisting at the café and performing facility and boardwalk closing duties as required.

• Assists with special events.

• Assists with end of day facility closure by clearing the Sanctuary campus and boardwalk to ensure all visitors have safely exited.

• Maintains and fosters culture of safety.

• Partners with Audubon staff to ensure that equity diversity inclusion and belonging principles are incorporated and followed in all aspects of our work.

• Other job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Experience

• High School GED or Vocational and 0-1 year of experience required.

• Bachelors degree (completed or in progress) in education recreation environmental studies / science natural history biology geography or other related field preferred. A combination of education and experience will be considered.

• Minimum of two semesters/seasons of working in environmental education.

• Class E drivers license and ability to drive locally for off-site program delivery are required.

• CPR & First Aid certified or the ability to become certified prior to employment is required.

• Ability to work evenings and weekends is required.

• Skill teaching formal and informal settings to various audiences and excellent group management skills.

• Demonstrated experience building relationships by establishing and nurturing meaningful connections and trust with others while fostering an environment of inclusivity and respect.

• Ability to solve problems and find solutions to challenges and support decision-making by drawing on critical thinking creativity and systematic approaches.

• Must be self-motivated able to take initiative handle multiple tasks and be highly organized with attention to detail.

• Ability to deliver and evaluate outdoor education lesson plans and activities.

• Excellent interpersonal written and communication skills including public speaking

• Ability to work as a team member and independently.

• Ability to work outdoors in standing water and in all weather conditions including heat and humidity.

• Must be able to remain stationary for long periods transport items of up to 25 lbs. and traverse uneven terrainover long distances while transporting equipment for more than 2 miles with or without accommodation.

• The ability to respond promptly and with a sense of urgency to help ensure the safety of program participants in critical situations with or without reasonable accommodation is required.

• Background in South Floridas natural history is desirable.

• Commitment to Audubons organizational values of care collaboration change integrity impact and innovation.

• Demonstrated personal and professional commitment to and experience in advancing equity diversity inclusion and belonging.

Accommodations:

• Rustic shared accommodations are available on-site as a taxable employment benefit. Please indicate in your application if you require on-site accommodations.