Now in its second century, Audubon is dedicated to protecting birds and other wildlife and the habitat that supports them. Audubon’s mission is engaging people in bird conservation on a hemispheric scale through science, policy, education and on-the-ground conservation action.  By mobilizing and aligning its network of Chapters, Centers, State and Important Bird Area programs in the four major migratory flyways in the Americas, the organization will bring the full power of Audubon to bear on protecting common and threatened bird species and the critical habitat they need to survive.  And as part of BirdLife International, Audubon will join people in over 100 in-country organizations all working to protect a network of Important Bird Areas around the world, leveraging the impact of actions they take at a local level.  What defines Audubon’s unique value is a powerful grassroots network of nearly 500 local chapters, 22 state offices, 41 Audubon Centers, Important Bird Area Programs in 46 states, and 700 staff across the country.  Audubon is a federal contractor and an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).

Seward Park Audubon Center

Seward Park Audubon Center is a nature center located at the entrance to Seward Park, a 277-acre urban park featuring old-growth forest, freshwater shoreline, and riparian habitat. Through school and community programs, the Center serves 25,000 people annually with a wide variety of programs and services.

Educators are responsible for development, delivery and evaluation of science/nature education and interpretive programs on- and off-site for youth, families and adults, as well as assisting with events and restoration activities at Seward Park. This position reports to the Center Director.

This is a part-time, on-demand position with hours varying by program demand and Center need. School programs occur Tuesday-Friday; community programs are evenings and weekends.

• Prepare and implement education strategies and programs that support the Center’s conservation plans and goals.
• Develop appropriate promotional materials and strategies for educational programming
• Interact and work with the general public, Audubon members, teachers and school officials, Board Members, other conservation groups and government officials.  This includes verbal and written correspondence and fielding natural history questions
• Maintain inventory, condition and organization of educational materials, supplies and equipment
• Represent Audubon at conferences, festivals and other public outreach events
• Work with conservation and advocacy programs to integrate education component into each program
• Lead and educate volunteers in restoration efforts at Seward Park.

• Bachelor’s degree in the Natural Sciences strongly desired.
• Minimum of three years teaching with environmental education experience.
• Ability to teach in an active and physical environment
• Knowledge and commitment to the conservation of birds, other wildlife and habitats
• Knowledge of Washington’s native ecological communities and their natural processes a plus.
• Excellent interpersonal, written and communication skills, ability to work as a team member
• Willingness to work varied hours, including weekends and evening, primarily on a Tuesday-Saturday schedule.
• Current, or willingness to obtain, first aid and CPR certifications

Apply here: https://careers-audubon.icims.com/jobs/2278/environmental-educator/job?mobile=false&width=900&height=500&bga=true&needsRedirect=false