Employer Kreher Preserve & Nature Center Job Description, Responsibilities and Required Qualifications or Skills The College of Forestry, Wildlife and Environment is seeking an Environmental Education Administrator who is responsible for developing, executing, and managing environmental education programming for K-12 field trips, camps, and other programs, as well as select workshops and events at the Kreher Preserve & Nature Center (KPNC). This role focuses on providing high-quality nature-based education to students, fostering a connection with the natural world, and promoting environmental stewardship.Essential Functions:Develops, executes, and manages engaging and educational camps, field trips, birthday parties, and other programs for K-12 students, aligning with KPNC’s environmental education mission and goals. This includes designing the educational components of these programs, sourcing or creating educational materials, and evaluating the effectiveness of the programming offered.Participates in continuing education, researches the latest in educational trends, and continuously updates content and curricula to reflect the evolving needs and requirements of local, state, and federal education standards.Collaborates with K-12 teachers in public and private schools to conceptualize and administer innovative nature-based educational opportunities. Ensures programs are relevant, diverse, and inclusive, catering to the needs and interests of the community.Assists in the development of or develops marketing plans and publicity materials for distribution to target audiences.Supervises, schedules, trains, and assigns tasks to staff and volunteers involved in K-12 programming. Provides leadership and may provide input to performance reviews of those employees.Manages acquisitions, inventory, and storage of educational and interpretive materials and supplies. Minimum qualifications:Education:Bachelor’s Degree in education, natural sciences, or related fieldExperience:2 years teaching environmental education. Graduate-level education may be substituted for experience.Certification or Licensure Requirements:Valid Driver’s License is required.CPR/First Aid Certificate, or ability to obtain within 60 days of date of hire. TB Skin TestMinimum Skills and Abilities:Knowledge of best practices for environmental education.Must be comfortable speaking to and educating large and small groups, in classroom and non-classroom settings, covering a broad range of nature-based topics.Must demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills, maturity, professionalism, self-discipline, and attention to detail in their work.Basic knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups.Knowledge of local, state, and federal rules, regulations, and policies as they relate to K-12 education.Knowledge of and familiarity with plant and animal diversity and natural systems of the Southeastern United States, including forest and wildlife management goals and strategies.Ability to work collaboratively a diverse group of faculty, staff, students, and volunteers at the KPNC and the community.Fluent in technology pertaining to K-12 instruction and curriculum planning and development, organization, communication, record keeping, and purchasing.Desired Qualifications: 5+ years’ experience teaching environmental education. Job Field: Parks, Recreation and Tourism Policy/Administrative Job Type: Full Time Location Detail: Auburn, Alabama Salary: $40,930 - $61,400 Job Benefits: HOW TO APPLY: Please utilize the attachment feature of our online employment site and attach the following documents: cover letter and resume. Also, please provide the names and contact information for 3 professional references. Application Deadline: Sun, 07/06/2025 - 12:00pm Link to Full Job Posting: https://www.auemployment.com/postings/54051
