Environmental Education Administrator (KPNC) Kreher Preserve & Nature Center

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Position Information
Requisition Number S4520P
Home Org Name Forestry Wildlife and Environment
Division Name College of Forestry, Wildlife, and Environment
Position Title Environmental education Administrator (KPNC) Kreher Preserve & Nature Center
Job Class Code CA09B
Appointment Status Full-time
Part-time FTE
Limited Term No
Limited Term Length
Job Summary
The College of Forestry, Wildlife and Environment is seeking anEnvironmental Education Administrator who is responsible for developing, executing, and managing environmental education programming for K-12 field trips, camps, and other programs, as well as select workshops and events at the Kreher Preserve & Nature Center (KPNC). This role focuses on providing high-quality nature-based education to students, fostering a connection with the natural world, and promoting environmental stewardship.
To learn more about the Kreher Preserve and Nature Center, please visit: https://wp.auburn.edu/preserve/
Essential Functions
  • Develops, executes, and manages engaging and educational camps, field trips, birthday parties, and other programs for K-12 students, aligning with KPNC’s environmental education mission and goals. This includes designing the educational components of these programs, sourcing or creating educational materials, and evaluating the effectiveness of the programming offered.
  • Participates in continuing education, researches the latest in educational trends, and continuously updates content and curricula to reflect the evolving needs and requirements of local, state, and federal education standards.
    Collaborates with K-12 teachers in public and private schools to conceptualize and administer innovative nature-based educational opportunities. Ensures programs are relevant, diverse, and inclusive, catering to the needs and interests of the community.
  • Assists in the development of or develops marketing plans and publicity materials for distribution to target audiences.
  • Supervises, schedules, trains, and assigns tasks to staff and volunteers involved in K-12 programming. Provides leadership and may provide input to performance reviews of those employees.
  • Manages acquisitions, inventory, and storage of educational and interpretive materials and supplies.
Why Work at Auburn?
  • Life-Changing Impact: Our work changes lives through research, instruction, and outreach, making a lasting impact on our students, our communities, and the world.
  • Culture of Excellence: We are committed to leveraging our strengths, resources, collaboration, and innovation as a top employer in higher education.
  • We’re Here for You: Auburn offers generous benefits, educational opportunities, and a culture of support and work/life balance.
  • Sweet Home Alabama: The Auburn/Opelika area offers southern charm, vibrant downtown scenes, top-ranked schools, and easy access to Atlanta, Birmingham, and the Gulf of Mexico beaches.
  • A Place for Everyone: Auburn is committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, and students are welcomed, valued, respected, and engaged.
Ready to lead and shape the future of higher education? Apply today! War Eagle!
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor’s Degree in education, natural sciences, or related field
experience:
2 years teaching environmental education. Graduate-level education may be substituted for experience.
Certification or Licensure Requirements:
Valid Driver’s License is required.
CPR/First Aid Certificate, or ability to obtain within 60 days of date of hire. TB Skin Test
Minimum Skills, License, and Certifications
Minimum Skills and Abilities
  • Knowledge of best practices for environmental education.
  • Must be comfortable speaking to and educating large and small groups, in classroom and non-classroom settings, covering a broad range of nature-based topics.
  • Must demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills, maturity, professionalism, self-discipline, and attention to detail in their work.
  • Basic knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups.
  • Knowledge of local, state, and federal rules, regulations, and policies as they relate to K-12 education.
  • Knowledge of and familiarity with plant and animal diversity and natural systems of the Southeastern United States, including forest and wildlife management goals and strategies.
  • Ability to work collaboratively a diverse group of faculty, staff, students, and volunteers at the KPNC and the community.
Minimum Technology Skills
Fluent in technology pertaining to K-12 instruction and curriculum planning and development, organization, communication, record keeping, and purchasing.
Minimum License and Certifications
Valid Alabama driver’s license.
CPR/First Aid Certificate or ability to obtain within 60 days of date of hire. TB Skin Test
Desired Qualifications
Desired Qualifications
5+ years’ experience teaching environmental education.
Posting Detail Information
Salary Range $40,930 – $61,400
Job Category Education/Instructional
Working Hours if Non-Traditional This position requires non-traditional working hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
City position is located in: Auburn
State position is located: Alabama
List any hazardous conditions or physical demands required by this position
Posting Date 06/13/2025
Closing Date
Equal Opportunity Compliance Statement
It is our policy to provide equal employment and education opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable law. Please visit their website to learn more.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Please utilize the attachment feature of our online employment site and attach the following documents: cover letter and resume. Also, please provide the names and contact information for 3 professional references.
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