| Company Name: | Chippewa Nature Center |
| Phone: | 9896310830 |
| Email: | jhockstra@chippewanaturecenter.org |
| Address 1: | 400 S Badour Rd |
| Address 2: | |
| City: | Midland |
| State: | MI |
| Zip: | 48640 |
| Position Title: | School Program Educator |
| Number of Openings: | 4 |
| Position Type: | Other |
| Position Type Other Description: | Environmental Education |
| Start Date: | 09/15/2026 |
| Duties: | Objective: To provide high quality natural and cultural history programs to students during field trips and visits to schools.
Duties & Responsibilities:
• Lead school programs focusing on natural and/or cultural history topics for PreK-12 audiences
• Prepare for programs including gathering and setting up all necessary materials
• Maintain supplies and equipment
• Attend training sessions and staff meetings
• Support the safety of self, team, and visitors within training level
• Work a minimum of 2 days/week, 8:30 am-2:30 pm (4 days max) for the fall and spring seasons
• Assist with some weekend or evening programs throughout the year (optional)
• Other duties as assigned
Visit www.chippewanaturecenter.org/employment for full details |
| Experience Required: | Required Qualifications:
• Experience in teaching, environmental education, interpretation, outdoor recreation or related field
• Experience working with children in a group setting
• Ability to communicate with visitors of all ages
• Knowledge of basic interpretive/teaching techniques
• Knowledge of basic natural and/or cultural history
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the position (i.e., hike over rugged terrain and lift 50 pounds)
Preferred Qualifications:
• Certification in Project Wet, Project Wild and similar programs is encouraged
• Bachelor’s degree in environmental education, interpretation, outdoor recreation, public history, education or related field |
| Wage or Salary: | 15 |
| Per Hour |
| Approximate Work Hours or Days: | 12-24 |
| Hours |
| How to apply: | Application procedure: Send cover letter and resume to Michelle Fournier, School and Public Program Director, at mfournier@chippewanaturecenter.org or 400 S Badour Road, Midland, MI 48640 |
| Posting End Date: | 07/31/2026 |