Job Summary

Woodlands Nature Station at Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area is hiring an Environmental Education Apprentice. This apprenticeship is designed for graduates to gain hands-on experience in animal care and environmental education. This is a year-long position. Compensation includes $7.50/hr and free housing provided if needed. 

Location

Woodlands Nature Station, Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area, Kentucky

Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver public programs to varied audiences at Nature center for USDA Forest service.
• Develop curriculum-based school programs to varied groups visiting Nature center.
• Quality care and husbandry of 55 native rescued wildlife species including Bobcat, Endangered Red Wolves, Birds of Prey, Reptiles, Amphibians.
• Lead outdoor excursions such as wildlife viewing trips, canoe/kayak trips, nature hikes.
• Deliver outreach programs to local communities with outreach animals.
• Assist in maintaining native pollinator gardens.

Qualifications and Skills

• Must possess a 4-year degree in Environmental Education, Wildlife Biology, Recreation, or related fields, and not be currently enrolled in school.
• Customer Service experience preferred.
• Previous experience conducting interpretive programming preferred.
• Previous animal care experience preferred (home pets count!)
• Strong written and oral communication skills with a variety of audiences.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Ability to organize and plan in a timely manner.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Experience with Canva, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and other related programs.
• CPR and First Aid preferred.

Working Conditions

• 40-hr week, flexible schedule that will include weekends, some evenings and holidays.
• Long days in humid and hot west Kentucky weather.

Benefits

• Free housing provided if needed.
• $7.50/hr

Application

Please email a cover letter, resume, and 3 references to John Pollpeter. 

jpollpeter@friendsoflbl.org