NATURE PROGRAMS INSTRUCTOR

NATURE PROGRAMS INSTRUCTOR

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The Town of Herndon is seeking to hire a part-time Nature Programs Instructor for outdoor park programming. We are seeking applicants who have availability in their schedules on Fridays and Weekends throughout the year. This position would be responsible for leading/instructing nature-based outdoor programming for people of all ages, based on the needs/wants of the local community. This person would be encouraged to share their passions and design new programs based on their strengths.

Expectations and Responsibilities:

• Review and learn lesson plans and independently teach a variety of nature programs to children and adults of all ages.
• Create and maintain a safe, positive, growth-oriented environment.
• Expected to set up and clean up before and after each class taught.
• Expected to be punctual and someone who can be relied upon to communicate absence or tardiness.
• Must be physically capable of moving equipment weighing up to 30 pounds.

Qualifications:

• Past experiences with teaching environmental/nature-based programs, consisting of topics from forestry to plant, animal and macroinvertebrate identification, experience using identification programming such as Merlin or iNaturalist.
• Past experiences working with children and adults.
• Responsible, energetic, and positive.
• Able to work on Friday and Weekend afternoons and evenings.
• CPR & First Aid certification desired.

Hours:

Primarily Fridays and Weekends

Grade : PT FLEX

Posting Start : 11/09/2026

MAXIMUM HOURLY RATE: $18.00

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