Seasonal Education Assistant

Job Description:

Position Summary

Mitchell Lake Audubon Center (MLAC) is an environmental education and nature center in San Antonio, Texas. Our 1200-acre sanctuary is located approximately 15 minutes south of downtown San Antonio. This unique and beautiful bird haven includes walking trails and driving trails among our various habitats, including wetlands, woodlands, scrublands, and grasslands, which provide an outstanding learning opportunity in a diverse, beautiful setting.

The Seasonal Education Assistant will be working with Education Staff to assist in delivering school and community education programs, attending community outreaches, and related daily operations of Mitchell Lake Audubon Center.

This role is on-site at the Audubon Texas/Michell Lake Audubon Center in San Antonio, TX.

Seasonal Education Assistant Schedule
The programs occur during the school day, 8 am-1 pm, Tuesday- Friday. The Education Assistant must be able to commit to a Tuesday – Saturday or Wednesday – Sunday schedule.

Compensation:

$16.00 / hour

Additional Job Description

Essential Functions

• Lead guided tours onsite and offsite, with a focus on sharing the mission of Audubon and opportunities for personal conservation action to the general public.

• Assist in leading elementary, middle, or high school students on outdoor field experiences at Mitchell Lake Audubon Center (MLAC).

• Assist with community education by leading hands-on activities during classroom visits to San Antonio schools.

• Assist Engagement Assistant by creating conservation action opportunities and conduct community outreach at public events in San Antonio and the surrounding area.

• Assist in the development of and present activities and curricula for community conservation programs.

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

• Assist in daily husbandry for our animal ambassadors.

• Assist with front desk operations as needed, such as opening and closing procedures, visitor check-in, gift shop sales, answering phone calls, and being a front-line representative.

• Interact with the public to provide information about Audubon and Audubon’s mission, answer specific questions from visitors, and be a positive ambassador of Audubon.

• Perform trail maintenance and habitat management practices as needed to maintain safe trails for students and the public.

• Other job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Experience

• Must be hard-working, flexible, and self-motivated.

• Must be able to stand on your feet for long periods, lift loads to 15 lbs. and traverse uneven terrain for over 2 miles. Must be able to lead groups in an outdoor setting, including being able to traverse the trails and uneven terrain of the Nature Center and surrounding properties in variable weather conditions.

• Driver’s License required.

• Previous experience and background in environmental education, south Texas natural history, and natural resources preferred.

• Experience working with elementary-level students (PreK-6th grade), previous experience teaching or leading groups of people preferred.

• CPR & First Aid certification preferred.

• Experience working with the public, ideally in a teaching or program lead capacity, is preferred.

• Spanish fluency is highly desirable.

EEO Statement

The National Audubon Society is a federal contractor and an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to a policy of nondiscrimination, inclusion and equal opportunity and actively seek a diverse pool of candidates in this search.

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