Summer Seasonal Environmental Educator

03/18/2026

SUMMER SEASONAL ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATOR
JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

I Job Overview:

Job Title : Seasonal Environmental Educator

Department: Education

Classification: Non-exempt, Hourly

Job Type: Seasonal (June 2026 – August 2026)

Job Status: Employee, up to40 hours/week

(5-10 weeks commitment requested)

Reports to : Outdoor Adventure Camp Manager or Director of Education

Supervisory Role: No

Travel: No

II Job Summary:

The Seasonal Environmental Educator is responsible for connecting our Preschool through Grade 8 Outdoor Adventure Campers (OAC) to nature through engaging exploration and game play.

III Job Responsibilities & Duties:

A. LEAD CAMPERS (75%):

· Teach and/or facilitate all explorations and game play throughout the week for your camp group of 12 campers.

· Supervise campers during the camp day, drop-off, lunch, and pick-up.

· Oversee the safety of your camp group and volunteer assistant, adhering to all procedures.

· Manage the behavior of your camp group and reduce risk by setting clear expectations, anticipating possible outdoor hazards, and utilizing age-appropriate behavior management techniques.

· Delegate tasks to your group’s designated volunteer and/or intern to ensure effective set-up, clean-up or monitoring of activities.

· Model positive behavior for teen staff and provide coaching or correction as needed. Teen staff include any interns, Y.O.U., or volunteers placed with your group.

B. PREPARE CAMP CURRICULUM (20%):

· Attend camp training week (June 1, 2026 – June 5, 2026) to learn camp procedures and expectations.

· Reference NCSL lesson plans, activities and resources to plan your camp sessions. Write lesson plans for your weeks of camp to match the assigned theme.

C. OTHER (5%):

· On weeks where you are not responsible for a camp group, you may be asked to teach an individual program or event. These opportunities are scheduled based on availability.

· Other duties as assigned.

IV Required Qualifications & Skills:

· High School Diploma.

· Minimum 18 years of age.

· Minimum 1 season of teaching experience with children in any setting.

· CPR/First Aid Certification (to be provided by NCSL upon hire).

· Enthusiasm, flexibility, dependability, good sense of humor, and positive attitude.

V Work Schedule:

You may be scheduled to work between 5 to 10 weeks during the camp season (40 hours per week for full day camps; 25 hours per week for half-day camps; variable additional hours for leading individual programs). This schedule is created based on your availability, your preferences and Nature Center need.

Example Schedule for a Full Day Camp:

• 8:00 am: Arrive at the Nature Center to Prepare for the Day
• 8:45 am: Report to Drop-Off Location
• 9:00 am – 3:00 pm: Campers on Site
• 2:45 pm: Report to Pick-Up Location
• 3:15pm/3:30pm – 4:00 pm: Clean-Up and Prepare for the Following Day

VI Working Conditions:

· Position requires lifting up to 15 lbs., frequent hiking up to 3 - 5 miles (sometimes on rough terrain), climbing stairs, kneeling, sitting, and bending.

· The majority of the workday takes place outdoors along our trails.

· Position requires the ability to address stressful situations appropriately in a fast-paced, interactive environment.

VII Application Procedure:

· Email: [email protected]

· Subject: Summer Seasonal Environmental Educator

· Requirements: Resume

· Recommended: Cover Letter

Posting Date: March 18, 2026

Application Deadline: Open Until Filled

The Nature Center at Shaker Lakes (NCSL), a 501(c)(3) non-profit founded in 1966 and located in the Shaker Parklands on the eastern edge of Cleveland. The mission of NCSL is to conserve a natural area, connect people with nature, and inspire environmental stewardship. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer that strives to provide a safe, welcoming, and inclusive working environment. View our mission, vision, and diversity statement online at

Job Type: Temporary

Pay: $16.00 per hour

Ability to Relocate:

• Cleveland, OH 44120: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person