Position Description Part Time Environmental Educator

Specific Tasks & Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

  Implement public education programs at both indoor and outdoor locations throughout the Park, including catch & release fishing workshops, guided tours, partner events and open hours at the Wetlab aquarium and Pier 57 Discovery Tank

  Be the on-site support during evening and weekend programming, including supervising Park interns and seasonal staff

  Teach the Park’s environmental education programs centered on Hudson River wildlife, shoreline ecology, plankton microscopy and more

  Develop teaching materials to be used in programming and maintain various department resources, such as fishing poles, educational crafts and microscopes

  Support the ongoing maintenance of fish tanks and learn to handle live fish and other marine wildlife

  Support the Park’s estuarine research and science projects on such topics as oysters, fish ecology, marine debris and Park sustainability

  Support other departmental and Trust duties as assigned

Education & Experience Requirements:

  Completion of at least two years towards a Bachelor’s or an Associate’s Degree or equivalent relevant experience

  Coursework focused on marine, environmental science, history or education is preferred

  At least one year of experience in environmental education or classroom teaching

  Strong interest in teaching diverse audiences a variety of environmental themes

  Aligned with the Park’s commitment to DEIJ, we look for applicants with a strong interest n environmental justice

  Comfort interacting with members of the public in a friendly and professional manner

  Ability to work as a part of a team, multitask and problem solve

  Strong organizational, time management and communication skills

Physical & Other Requirements:

  Willingness to get muddy, handle live animals, work outside in all weather conditions and practice catch and release fishing

  Ability to lift approximately 30 pounds is preferred

  Either a valid driver’s license and/or ability to ride a bicycle is preferred

Compensation & Schedule:

 $25.00 per hour
 Work schedule includes Saturdays and some weekday evenings

Application Process:

Interested applicants are to submit a resume and cover letter with your preferred term length specified to the Human Resources Office at [email protected]. Please include how you found the job listing in the body of your email. Indicate Job Code: Part Time Environmental Educator 2024 in the subject line of the email.

No phone calls please.

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www.hudsonriverpark.org

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