Environmental Education Specialist - Variable

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and abilities, as well as internal equity. The range listed reflects the entire range and typical placement is entry to mid range. Pay Rate - $21/hr Position Purpose The Environmental

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Coordinator supports the City of Arvada’s environmental

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and outreach efforts by developing, coordinating, and implementing programs, activities, and events for school groups, community organizations, and nature center visitors. This position also creates interpretive opportunities along Arvada’s trails and provides exceptional customer service to foster community engagement and environmental awareness.

Work Schedule: 30-40 hours/week for no more than 1200 hours (Start Date 03/02/2026 - End Date 11/20/2026) Essential Job Functions Creates, leads, and assists with public programs for varying ages, both indoors and outdoors, across Arvada.

• Leads school curriculum-based programs for K-5 students at the Nature Center and at school outreaches.
• Provides informal interpretation while roving in the park and along Arvada’s trails to engage visitors and enhance their understanding of natural resources.
• Assists with summer camps by delivering creative, age-appropriate activities and ensuring the health and safety of all participants.

Acts as camp instructor as needed.

• Creates and presents engaging interpretive activities at events and booths as a Nature Center representative.
• Oversees center operations during public hours as an interpretive ambassador, providing an enjoyable visitor

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• Participates in all-staff projects as needed.
• Assists with habitat enhancement, planting native species, removal of invasive species, citizen science projects, and wildlife camera operations.
• Monitors safety, security and cleanliness of center and surrounding site, bringing issues to the attention of the Director or appropriate City staff.

Works with, coordinates, and trains volunteers of varying backgrounds and

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to complete tasks, projects, and programs. Travels to and attends team and organizational meetings, training, events and activities and appropriately and professionally represents the department. Other Job Functions Must be able to work flexible hours as assigned, which will include evenings and weekends, including a minimum of two Saturdays per month during the warm season Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge

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and Abilities Working knowledge of environmental interpretation and

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Initiative to recognize, recommend and manage projects or programs that meet the Nature Center’s mission. Excellent written and verbal communication

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, customer service, and time management

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Must be able to operate a motor vehicle. Knowledge

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Abilities Preferred License & Certification First Aid/AED/CPR certification required within 90 days of hire. A valid Colorado driver’s license and acceptable driving record is required

Education:

Degree High School/GED

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Major Bachelor’s degree in Environmental or Natural Sciences,

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, or a related field preferred.

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Required No Work

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Related One (1) or more years of

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providing environmental

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or interpretive programming. Must complete training mandated by the Colorado Department of Early Childhood

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upon hire. Work

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Preferred Knowledge of water conserving vegetation is preferred. Basic understanding of regional natural resources.

Experience:

using online registration and management software, or ability to learn. Classroom management

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a plus. Comfortable working with animal ambassadors such as reptiles, amphibians, and invertebrates.

Experience:

working or volunteering in a leadership role with youth and adults is preferred. Certified Interpretive Guide (CIG) certification is preferred. Other

Qualifications:

Must be at least 18 years of age. Physical Demands Light to moderate physical effort that includes frequent standing or walking or maintaining arms and hands in the same position for repetitive tasks. Frequently works with light objects and light hand tools. Hazards Occasional hazards that are predictable or well protected against (Hazardous waste, ladders, cleaning supplies, trips and falls.

Work Environment Regular exposure to heat and noise along with working outside in the elements. The City of Arvada offers a robust Total Rewards package. To find out more details, select here. The City of Arvada does not offer

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to temporary and/or seasonal employees. Temporary, Variable Hour and Health Plan Eligible employees will earn 1 hour of sick leave for every 30 hours worked, up to a maximum cap of 48 hours. Vision: We Dream Big and Deliver Mission: We are dedicated to delivering superior services to enhance the lives of everyone in our community.

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