New York Conservation Corps - Educator Naturalist

Job description

Position Summary The Educator-Naturalist will assist in developing and executing conservation-based school, community education programs, and volunteer programs. In addition, this position will assist with daily operations, educational exhibits, and in the stewardship of the Center and properties. The member will assist in the educational aspects of the Center and Sanctuaries. Throughout the year, the AmeriCorps member will assist with teaching school and public based conservation education classes that serve suburban and urban populations from the region. Focusing on topics such as Marsh ecology, bird conservation, and the Hudson River, the AmeriCorps member will help reach approximately 1200 students and adults and provide roughly 6,000 education contact hours. Additionally, the AmeriCorps member will be assisting in the daily operations of the Nature Center that will reach another 3,000 people through Center visitors and hikers. Location: Garrison, NY: Schedule: April 13, 2026 - September 18, 2026 Key Duties and Responsibilities: The SCA member will assist in and work closely with other education staff to develop and execute conservation-based school and community education prog...