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Environmental Educator (Full-Time Position)
Maymont Foundation
Position Summary—Interpret the NatureCenter’s education programs primarily through teaching a wide variety of public and school programs.
Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in environmental education or related field with one year experience in environmental education or closely related discipline. Basic knowledge of Virginia wildlife. Strong speaking, written and organizational skills. Experience or a willingness to learn handling of domestic or exotic animals. Full-time, salaried with benefits. Submit a letter of interest, resume and references to employment@maymont.org or to Maymont Nature Center, 1700 Hampton Street, Richmond, VA23220.
James River Association is looking for an environmental educator.
The full-time Environmental Educator works to provide educational experiences to the James River watershed community to develop the next generation of James River guardians through various school and educational programs, as well as community partnerships and events. This position will be a key part in helping to build JRA’s education programs, which may provide additional leadership opportunities in the future. Read more...
Director, Virginia office of the Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay
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Children’s Garden Educator
Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden, Children’s Garden, Richmond, Virginia, is seeking an energetic professional with a strong background in early childhood and elementary education to join our team.
Job Summary:
This part-time/seasonal (30hrs/wk) position aids in the fulfillment of the Garden’s education mission by assisting in the development, administration, and implementation of innovative plant- based programs for Garden visitors. Works as a member of the Children’s Education team to create and present innovative, hands-on programming and takes leadership for Children’s Garden management as scheduled.
Essential Duties Include:
- Aids in the development of all educational programs for pre-school and elementary school students, including summer camp programs, family workshops, special interest programming (such as outreach programs, after school programs, scouts, birthday parties), and programs that relate to permanent and changing exhibits.
- Teaches formal and informal programs daily for groups of children and/or families.
- Serves as manager on duty for the Children’s Garden as scheduled (includes 1 weekend day).
- Works with education staff and volunteers in preparing and presenting programs; ensures that all necessary supplies are in stock for all programs.
- Ensures that guests’ fundamental needs for safety, security, and comfort are met at all times in the Children’s Garden.
Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in early childhood or elementary education, horticulture, environmental sciences, botany, biology, agriculture, or related field is required; a demonstrated understanding of the design and delivery of high-quality, interactive educational programming for children is required; prior teaching of young children and supervisory experience is desired. The ideal candidate must be self-motivated, creative, innovative, organized, and communicate extremely well. A combination of experience and education will be considered.
Please mail or e-mail résumé and cover letter with salary requirement by 2/16 in confidence:
Registrar
Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden
1800 Lakeside Avenue
Richmond, VA 23228
registar@lewisginter.org
No Phone Inquiries, please. EOE