Multi District Environmental Educator and Interpreter
Schoodic Institute at Acadia National Park
Winter Harbor, Maine
| Job Type | Temporary |
| Salary | $18 per hour |
| Benefits | Fully furnished shared housing and utilities provided on campus |
| Deadline | Jan 09, 2026 |
Join the Education team at Acadia National Park. As a Multi District Environmental Educator and Interpreter, your spring and fall will be spent in the Schoodic District of Acadia, working primarily with our multi-day education program for 5th through 8th grade students. In the summer, you will join the team on the Mount Desert Island district, delivering education and public interpretation programming.
This position runs March 16 - November 13, 2026
The spring and fall portions of this Environmental Educator position are involved with the Schoodic Education Adventure (SEA) program, which offers a curriculum-based residential education program for 5th through 8th grade students. The three and four-day programs combine hands-on field experiences with some classroom activities. Students are introduced to the concept of stewardship and explore the relationship between preserving public lands and monitoring natural resources. With a strong environmental education curriculum based in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) students participate in hands-on field-based activities.
The Schoodic District also offers public programming focusing on the natural and cultural history of Acadia National Park. Environmental Educators will be involved with delivering and creating programming for the public.
The summer portion of the position will be working and living on the Mount Desert Island district of Acadia National Park delivering education and public interpretation programming.
Responsibilities include:
- Independently leading field based, outdoor education programs in a wide variety of subject areas
- Assisting with dorm check in/out
- Assisting in meal service
- General upkeep of marine tank, buildings, and program materials
- Leading interpretive table talks and programs
- Developing and delivering children's activities
- Roving -- contacting park visitors and providing informal interpretation
- Assisting with auxiliary programs
Environmental Educators will be expected to:
- Work 40 hours per week (typically four 10-hour shifts/week).
- Participate in pre-program training, work as a member of the interpretation/education team and attend weekly staff development/logistical meetings.
- Contribute to all aspects of the operation of the Interpretation/Education District through other duties as assigned.
- Postively represent the National Park Service and Schoodic Institute as a member of the interpretive and education staff.
| Category | Environmental Education |
| Tags | Naturalist |