Theodore Roosevelt Sanctuary & Audubon Center (TRSAC) in Oyster Bay, NY hosts an 7-week summer environmental education program. Participants enjoy a variety of activities including meeting resident captive wildlife, conducting ecological studies, hiking on Sanctuary property, exploring a variety of habitats and playing nature games. With access to forests, marshes, and seashores, participants experience the wonders and diversity of nature on Long Island and gain a greater understanding of and respect for the natural world. TRSAC provides experienced and aspiring teachers and environmental educators with an opportunity to work in an outdoor setting as part of a dynamic education team. The Seasonal Educator will work 35 hours per week with assigned age groups ranging from 5-17.

• Ensure the Sanctuary Adventures Program functions smoothly and professionally, and that all program participants have a safe, enjoyable experience.
• Foster care of and respect for the natural world and others through positive behavior and actions.
• Create, prepare and deliver 7 weeks of nature, science and conservation-based curriculum for assigned age group centered on weekly themes. Attend mandatory staff training the week prior to program start date.
• Create a meaningful experience for summer program participants while teaching an appreciation and respect for the natural environment.
• Responsible for the health and safety of all participants, as well as the cleaning, sanitizing and maintaining of assigned areas and other sanctuary property.
• Develop positive relationships with TRSAC staff, volunteers, visitors, and parents/guardians, members of the community and youth participants.
• Perform all other duties deemed necessary by the Education Manager to further the mission of TRSAC and Audubon.

• Experience teaching in schools, nature camps, nature centers, science museums, zoos, or other programs emphasizing science or nature education. Experience in summer camps preferred.
• Skilled in creating a safe, warm and welcoming atmosphere to awaken children’s curiosity for and enjoyment of nature.
• Demonstrated experience working with diverse groups of children, as well as success in the management of youth activities.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Self-motivated, detailed-oriented with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Strong organizational skills, written and verbal communication skills, and computer literacy.
• Positive role model for participants and other staff members: flexible, independent, responsible and enthusiastic.
• Valid driver’s license is REQUIRED.
• Basic First Aid & CPR certification (or become certified prior to start date) is REQUIRED.
• Lifeguard certification is a plus.
• Willingness to work outdoors in any weather as necessary, get dirty, have fun, and have a genuine interest in connecting children with nature.
• Experience kayaking or canoeing, music, performance, arts and crafts or related fields, a plus.
• Interest in conservation and the mission of the National Audubon Society.
• Requires the ability to lift up to 25 pounds.