Field Guide / Docent

Job Overview:

As a Field Guide/Docent, you will play a crucial role in providing enriching educational experiences for visitors, school children and groups both on-site and at various locations away from the facility. This position is part-time, and non-exempt.

River Bend Nature Center is an equal-opportunity employer that maintains a policy of nondiscrimination with respect to all employees and applicants for employment. All personnel actions, such as recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, layoff, recall, compensation and benefits, discipline, termination, and educational, recreational, and social programs are administered without regard to race, sexual orientation, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability of otherwise qualified individuals, or any other status protected by law.

Description of Organization:

River Bend Nature Center (RBNC) in Wichita Falls, Texas is a twenty-acre, private 501 c(3) non-profit environmental education facility that serves the communities of North Texas and southeastern Oklahoma. Uniquely placed in a conflux of geographical regions, River Bend connects people to their natural environment through educational activities, environmental awareness, and conservation examples. RBNC recognizes that education is a fundamental tool for preserving the environment and the personal health of a community.

Job Duties:

· Educational Programs and Tours: Conduct educational programs and tours both on off-site.

· Public Engagement: Engage with the general public during facility visits by providing exhibit interpretation and other informative insights. Answer questions and provide assistance to enhance the overall visitor experience.

· Training: Participate in training sessions, workshops to learn educational materials and programs.

· Community Engagement: Participate in community events to raise awareness about RBNC

· Facility Management: Ensure a clean, safe and welcoming environment for staff, volunteers, and visitors.

· Animal Care: Assist withdaily care, feeding, and enrichment activities for a variety of animals. Maintain clean and safe habitats. Monitor the health and behavior of animals, promptly reporting any concerns.

· Record Keeping: Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of program or animal care activities as needed.

· Financial Transactions and Cash Management: Receive payments and issue receipts, keep track of cash and credit transactions, and maintaining accurate records.

· Misc.: Perform and assist with all other duties as directed by the Operations/Finance and Education Director of RBNC

Required Qualifications:

· High school diploma or equivalent; additional education or relevant experience

· Previous experience in conducting educational programs or tours or working with children in a learning environment is preferred

· Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities, both verbal and written

· Interest in working with the public including children and adults

· Willingness to learn materials, rules, exhibits and history of facility

· Strong knowledge and passion for nature conservation, environmental education, and sustainability

· Flexibility to work weekends, evenings, and holidays as needed

· Proficiency in Google Office suite

Physical Requirements:

· Ability to stand/walk for extended periods of time.

· Ability to sit at a desk and work with a computer for extended periods of time

· Able to lift 30 lbs

· Can tolerate indoor and outdoor work environments including exposure to outdoor elements

Link to apply: https://riverbendnaturecenter.org/about/employment/

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $13.00 - $14.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Night shift

Work Location: In person

Salary : $13 - $14