2025-08-20
National Audubon Society
Other
/yr
employee
contract
San Antonio
Texas
78201
United States
Location: San Antonio, TX
Part time
Requisition ID: JR844
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Position Summary
Mitchell Lake Audubon Center (MLAC) is an environmental education and nature center in San Antonio, Texas. Our 1200-acre sanctuary is located approximately 15 minutes south of downtown San Antonio. This unique and beautiful bird haven includes walking trails and driving trails among our various habitats, including wetlands, woodlands, scrublands, and grasslands, which provide an outstanding learning opportunity in a diverse, beautiful setting.
The Seasonal Education Assistant will work with Education Staff to assist in delivering school and community education programs, attending community outreach events, and performing related daily operations at the Mitchell Lake Audubon Center.
This seasonal position is scheduled for approximately 20 hours per week.
The programs occur during the school day, 8 am-1 pm, Tuesday through Friday. The Education Assistant must be able to commit to at least three days per week, Tuesday through Friday, and must be available to teach between 8 am and 1 pm . Education Assistants are also expected to work at least two Saturdays per month.
The projected start date is mid-September 2025 and is expected to last approximately six months.
This role is on-site at the Audubon Texas/Michell Lake Audubon Center in San Antonio, TX.
Compensation:
$19.00 / hour
Assist in leading elementary, middle, or high school students during the outdoor field trips at Mitchell Lake Audubon Center (MLAC). Lead guided nature tours.
Help lead hands-on activities during classroom visits to San Antonio schools.
Conduct community outreach at tabling events around San Antonio.
Assist in the development of and present activities and curricula for community and family programs.
Create a meaningful experience for program participants while teaching appreciation and respect for the natural environment.
Assist in daily husbandry for our animal ambassadors.
Assist with front desk operations when needed, such as opening and closing procedures, visitor check-in, gift shop sales, answering phone calls, and being a front-line representative.
Interact with the public to provide information about Audubon and Audubon’s mission, answer specific questions from visitors, and be a positive ambassador of Audubon.
Perform trail maintenance and habitat management practices as needed to maintain safe trails for students and the public.
Other job-related duties as assigned.
Must be hard-working, flexible, and self-motivated.
Must be able to remain stationary on your feet for long periods, transport items of up to 15lbs with or without reasonable accommodation, and traverse uneven terrain for over 2 miles. Must be able to lead groups in an outdoor setting, including being able to traverse the trails and uneven terrain of the Nature Center and surrounding properties in variable weather conditions.
Previous experience and background in environmental education, South Texas natural history, and natural resources preferred.
Experience working with elementary-level students (PreK-6th grade), previous experience teaching or leading groups of people preferred.
Driver’s License required.
Spanish fluency is highly desirable.
CPR & First Aid certification preferred.
We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic outlined by federal, state, or local laws. We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible hiring process for all candidates.
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Audubon’s state programs, nature centers, chapters, and partners have an unparalleled wingspan that reaches millions of people each year to inform, inspire, and unite diverse communities in conservation action.
Since 1905, Audubon’s vision has been a world in which people and wildlife thrive. Audubon is a nonprofit conservation organization.
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