Environmental Education and Animal Care Apprenticeship

Job Summary

Woodlands Nature Station at Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area is hiring an Environmental education Apprentice. This apprenticeship is designed for graduates to gain hands-on experience in animal care and environmental education. This is a year-long position. Compensation includes $7.50/hr and free housing provided if needed. 

Location

Woodlands Nature Station, Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area, Kentucky

Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver public programs to varied audiences at Nature center for USDA Forest service.
• Develop curriculum-based school programs to varied groups visiting Nature center.
• Quality care and husbandry of 55 native rescued wildlife species including Bobcat, Endangered Red Wolves, Birds of Prey, Reptiles, Amphibians.
• Lead outdoor excursions such as wildlife viewing trips, canoe/kayak trips, nature hikes.
• Deliver outreach programs to local communities with outreach animals.
• Assist in maintaining native pollinator gardens.

Qualifications and Skills

• Must possess a 4-year degree in Environmental Education, Wildlife Biology, Recreation, or related fields, and not be currently enrolled in school.
• Customer Service experience preferred.
• Previous experience conducting interpretive programming preferred.
• Previous animal care experience preferred (home pets count!)
• Strong written and oral communication skills with a variety of audiences.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Ability to organize and plan in a timely manner.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Experience with Canva, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and other related programs.
• CPR and First Aid preferred.

Working Conditions

• 40-hr week, flexible schedule that will include weekends, some evenings and holidays.
• Long days in humid and hot west Kentucky weather.

Benefits

• Free housing provided if needed.
• $7.50/hr

Application

Please email a cover letter, resume, and 3 references to John Pollpeter. 

jpollpeter@friendsoflbl.org