Environmental Education Jobs
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Job, Intern, & Volunteer Positions
AEEA features job, intern, and volunteer positions around the state in the environmental and outdoor education field. We also include positions of our organizational members that are slightly outside the environmental education field.
We encourage all posted positions to include an hourly wage or salary range.
Inquiries about open positions should go directly to the organization with the open position.
Posting positions is open to all organizations in environmental education and related fields. As a benefit to our organizational members, posting is free. Other organizations may post for a small fee for 60 days. Those interested in posting should contact AEEA at info@arkansasee.org.
AEEA endorses the Southeast Environmental Education Alliance’s guidance document on equitable pay and hiring. The eeGuidance for Equitable Pay & Hiring provides recommendations and suggestions that are relevant across the country.
AEEA recognizes that we have work to do in becoming more equitable in our pay and hiring practices. We encourage other organizations and agencies within the state to join us in making changes where and when we can.
Environmental and outdoor education is a critical field for our future, and the changes we make in hiring and pay will help ensure our profession grows to meet the challenges ahead.
Environmental Education Employment Opportunities
Ozark Natural Science Center – Teacher Naturalists
Teacher Naturalists: TNs are the front-line educational staff for all ONSC programming and program-related operations. TNs lead educational activities including interpretive hikes/field investigations on the trail, interactive classes in the field and classroom, and various other activities.
The ideal candidate holds a BS/BA degree (preferably in an environmental or natural science field), demonstrates strong time-management and presentation skills, possesses a passion for the ONSC mission and the natural world, can hike in varied conditions, thrives in a team setting, and is eager to grow as both an educator and a naturalist.
Job description and application.
Illinois River Watershed Partnership – State Program Director, Oklahoma
The State Program Director – Oklahoma will lead IRWP’s programs, partnerships, and restoration efforts within the Oklahoma portion of the Illinois River Watershed. This leadership role combines project implementation related to the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation America’s Ecosystem Restoration Initiative (AERI) in partnership with the Cherokee Nation. The position will expand into additional strategic planning, oversight, and partnership development to strengthen the organization’s impact on watershed health and water quality in Northeast Oklahoma.
Environmental Education Seasonal & Intern Opportunities
Seasonal Interpreters at Arkansas State Parks
Do you enjoy outdoor recreation, Arkansas history, nature, public speaking, and helping people connect with The Natural State? This may be the job for you! You could lead programs and activities such as hikes, kayak adventures, historic site tours, and more. Position assignments are located all over the state and range from 3-9 months at 35-40 hours per week. Specific program topics vary by site. Season lengths and locations vary.
Ozark Natural Science Center – Education Internship
Ozark Natural Science Center (ONSC) is seeking Education/Program Interns to assist the ONSC Program Manager and Program Coordinator with ONSC’s educational programming: preparing for and potentially helping with actual programs, materials and curriculum development and organization, on-site research projects, and other special projects. Our interns support ONSC’s mission to enhance the understanding, appreciation and stewardship of the Ozark natural environment.
Environmental Education Volunteer Opportunities
Join an AEEA Action Team
AEEA Action Teams provide assistance and support for the planning and implementation of events and programs. Joining an Action Team is a great way to support AEEA’s mission, connect with other professionals, and build skills. Contact us at info@arkansasee.org if you would like to learn more about which Action Teams are searching for volunteers.
Ozark Natural Science Center
Ozark Natural Science Center has a variety of volunteer opportunities. See the full list on their website.
Other Environmental Education Job Boards
North American Association for Environmental Education – eeJobs