Employment Opportunities at the Environmental Nature Center
Come work with us! The Environmental Nature Center is currently hiring for three education positions. If you are passionate about connecting people with nature, enjoy working outdoors, and want to be part of a collaborative team providing meaningful environmental education experiences, we encourage you to explore the opportunities below.
We are currently reviewing applications already received and have temporarily paused acceptance of new applications. Please check back for updates. We will reopen the application if we decide to expand the candidate pool.
Extended Learning & Engagement Coordinator
The ENC is seeking a full-time Extended Learning & Engagement Coordinator to develop, coordinate, and teach recurring environmental education programs that help children, families, youth, and adults build lasting connections with nature. This position oversees our established early childhood programs, including Tiny Naturalists, Mini Naturalists, and Little Naturalists, while helping expand after-school, family, youth, and other extended-learning opportunities. The Coordinator also helps supervise education staff and interns and regularly teaches ENC education programs. Early childhood education experience is required, along with strong organizational, communication, and program-development skills. Pay range: $24–$28/hour, commensurate with experience.
View the full Extended Learning & Engagement Coordinator Job Description
Tucker Wildlife Sanctuary Lead Naturalist
We are seeking a full-time Lead Naturalist to serve as a primary educator and site lead at Tucker Wildlife Sanctuary in Modjeska Canyon. This hands-on position combines environmental education, Naturalist team leadership, visitor and community relations, and day-to-day Sanctuary operations. The Lead Naturalist teaches field trips, camps, early childhood and extended-learning programs, and other ENC programs while helping ensure Tucker remains welcoming, safe, and ready for students and visitors. We are looking for an experienced environmental educator who is comfortable taking initiative, working independently, leading others, and pitching in wherever needed. Starting wage: $23/hour.
View the full Tucker Wildlife Sanctuary Lead Naturalist Job Description
Naturalist (part time)
Love working with kids and spending your days outdoors? ENC is seeking Naturalists to teach engaging, hands-on environmental and social science programs for children in our outdoor classrooms. Naturalists lead school programs, Nature Camps, Scout programs, birthday parties, enrichment programs, and other educational experiences while helping students develop curiosity, knowledge, and appreciation for the natural world. We are looking for enthusiastic educators who are dependable, comfortable working outdoors, enjoy working with children, and are eager to continue learning about California’s natural and cultural history. Starting wage: $20/hour.
View the full Naturalist Job Description
Applications Temporarily Paused
Thank you for your interest in joining the ENC team! We are currently reviewing the applications we have received and are not accepting additional applications at this time.
If we decide to expand the candidate pool, we will reopen the application on this page. In the meantime, you are welcome to review the job descriptions above and learn more about employment opportunities at ENC.
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