Under the direction of the Heller Nature Center Program Manager, the Nature Program Coordinator – Teacher is responsible for developing, coordinating, and conducting a wide variety of environmental education, interpretive and outdoor recreation programs at Heller Nature Center, Rosewood Interpretive Center, and other locations in the area. This position’s duties fluctuate seasonally with teaching and administrative work. The Nature Program Coordinator – Teacher additionally is responsible for planning and directing various nature summer camps and assisting with the oversight of the center’s apiary and beekeeping program.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Supervisory Responsibilities
The Nature Program Coordinator – Teacher position is responsible for oversight of Part-time and Seasonal staff.
- Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Develop, prepare, and conduct environmental education, interpretive, and outdoor recreation programs for school groups, scout groups, custom groups, and the public.
- Coordinate and conduct teams course programs.
- Develop and conduct birthday party programs, after school programs, and early childhood programs.
- Budget, plan, and direct summer camp programs.
- Plan, organize, and execute special events.
- Check registration and send correspondence to patrons regarding programs.
- Conduct classroom and program area setup and takedown, including table, chairs, and other equipment needed for room rentals.
- Develop curriculum and seasonal brochure content.
- Assist with management of beehives.
- Enforce rules and proper usage of facility.
- Assist in promotion of Nature Center events and programming.
- Provide site supervision, greet public, answer phones, rent cross-country skis, and disseminate information as needed.
- Hire, train, supervise and evaluate performance of assigned part-time and seasonal staff; monitor working hours and approve timecards.
- Perform basic custodial duties as needed.
- Perform administrative work as assigned.
- Attend staff and planning meetings as required.
- Conduct programs on weekends, holidays, and other times as required.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Salary Range: $27.68 – $30.29 Hourly
Location: Heller Nature Center – Highland Park, IL
Status: Full time