Forest Hill Nature Area Education Coordinator
1.0 FTE- (220 days)
Department: Instruction
Reports To: Forest Hill Nature Area Director
Annual Salary: $47,000-$53,000 annually
Start Date: 08/14/2023
Responsible for the development and implementation of environmental and inquiry based
programming that correlates with state science standards at Forest Hill Nature Area (FHNA)
and field programs. Incumbents in this job classification work alongside FHNA Program
Director to develop, coordinate, supervise and instruct the day to day activities of program
areas and provide lead direction to nature guides, interns and volunteers.
Essential Functions/Skills:
Professionally serve as the lead Educator for FHNA. Building key relationships with
administration and teachers in order to integrate innovative place-based learning that
correlates with classroom curriculum.
Community engagement through events, presentations and marketing outreach.
Continually adapt program content based upon grade level and age groups, weather, group
dynamics and formative assessments and feedback from teachers and supervisors.
Ability to communicate environmental and science concepts to a wide range of
audiences. Plan and execute technology integration for citizen science and project based
education. Assists in the maintenance of trails and facilities.
Professional Experience and Qualifications:
Bachelors degree in Education, Biology or related field. Masters degree preferred.
STEM technology integration and management using iPads for data collection and science
programming.
Michigan teacher certificate in K-8 or high school.
5+ years’ experience teaching in formal setting.
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
Supervisory experience that includes demonstrated ability to lead and train staff and volunteers
as well as monitor skills.
Collaborative work style
Ability to present to wide audience, provide training to adults and mentor interns.
Knowledge of environmental issues and Mid-Michigan natural resources.
Physical Requirements:
Ability to hike on uneven grounds up to 7 miles a day.
Physical ability to life and carry heavy objects at least 45 pounds. Every day will involve
bending, lifting, hiking, getting up and down off the ground and being actively hiking all
day.
This physically demanding position involves frequent exposure to the elements in all seasons.
