EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Join a dedicated team of professionals who are passionate about nature, animals, and education. Currently hiring for full and part time positions in Early Childhood Education, Administration, and Events, Irvine Nature Center is an equal opportunity employer.
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ORGANIZATIONAL OVERVIEW
Irvine Nature Center is a non-profit educational organization that offers programs of environmental studies and natural science to children and adults of the greater Baltimore area. Our mission is to educate and inspire current and future generations to explore, respect and protect nature. Located on 211-acres in Owings Mills, Maryland, Irvine serves families in The Nature Preschool, Earth Friends Outdoors Homeschool, and hundreds of school groups with fieldtrips and in-school events. In addition to its educational programming, Irvine has an interactive exhibit hall and hiking trails and is available for special event rentals.
ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION: Environmental Educators at Irvine Nature Center inspire learners of all ages during Summer Nature Camp, field trips, school groups, community outreach and public programs – all furthering the mission of Irvine Nature Center
RENTALS + EVENTS: Irvine Nature Center welcomes private events such as weddings, parties and corporate events. In conjunction with the Rental Coordinator, open positions include oversight and coordination of all rentals at the Center, including weddings, corporate gatherings, mitzvahs, birthday parties and other special events.
OPERATIONS + ADMINISTRATION: Join the team that keeps Irvine running. There are multiple opportunities in administration, land maintenance, and visitor services, that are all critical to the mission of Irvine Nature Center.
MANAGER OF PUBLIC PROGRAMS
(FULL-TIME)
Join Irvine’s team of environmental educators in this important role planning, supervising, and leading inspiring nature programs for children and adults. This full-time position combines teaching and designing a variety of classes, workshops, and special events. This position includes supervision of program volunteers and interns.
ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT
(FULL-TIME)
The Development Team is responsible for generating roughly half of Irvine’s annual revenue. In close collaboration with the Director of Development, manage giving strategies to reach individual donors, and oversee funding from grants and foundations. A passion for the environment and education are paramount.
AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM INSTRUCTOR
(PART-TIME)
The Eco-Explorers After-School Nature Club operates in the afternoon at elementary schools in the region. We are currently seeking a creative, enthusiastic, and organized individual to prepare for and lead hands-on, outdoor environmental education for after-school programs, with elementary aged children. This position will be responsible for the supervision of program volunteers and interns.
VISITOR SERVICES COORDINATOR
(PART-TIME)
The Visitor Services Coordinators is the first point of contact for all visitors to Irvine. Primary responsibilities include overseeing general admission, communicating arrivals with staff, communicating Irvine’s programs, events, schedules, membership details, and assisting with routine operational questions. This is a part time position that reports to the Deputy Director.
Land Stewardship & Trail Technician
(SEASONAL)
This is a paid, seasonal position, expected to last from January to August. The Land Stewardship Technician will assist the Natural Resources Manager in daily land management routine including: Invasive plant management, Trail creation and maintenance, general repair of trail signs and features (basic carpentry as needed), and Natural landscape management including native plant restoration and wetland related projects.
Animal Care Assistant
(PART-TIME)
The Animal Care Assistant is a temporary, one-year position for an individual who will enthusiastically support the Animal Care manager and coordinator with the care of over 40 animal ambassadors. This position allows students or those looking for career-development the opportunity to get first-hand experience caring for and improving the lives of Irvine Nature Center’s ambassador animals, as well as help with the upkeep of Irvine’s seasonal butterfly waystation.
