Preserve Conservation Educator

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education:

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If you submit an application on this site, it cannot be processed. Preserve Conservation Educator Open Date: 02/04/26 Close Date: 02/18/26 Salary: $67,404.00 per year Job Type: Regular Location: Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd., Las Vegas For any questions regarding this announcement, please contact LVVWD Recruitment at recruitment@lvvwd.com.

FILING DEADLINE: The first 100 applications submitted ON or BEFORE 11:59pm, Tuesday, February 17th, 2026, WHICHEVER COMES FIRST. HOURS OF WORK: 5/8’s, 7am - 4pm, Thursday - Monday The ideal candidate will have

experience:

in planning, developing, implementing, and conducting a variety of

education:

al programs and activities for audiences including adults, families, and youth; will demonstrate an understanding of the basic principles and methods of

education:

al programming to provide natural science

education:

for school-age children through specialized teaching techniques, instructional materials, and hands-on activities; and will have the ability to engage program participants of all ages in learning and appreciating lessons of the natural world. INTRODUCTION: Human Resources will screen applications and supplemental questionnaires.

Candidates possessing the strongest

skills:

and

experience:

for this position will be forwarded to the hiring department for further evaluation and to determine who will be invited to the formal interview process. The candidate hired will be required to pass a drug screening, background check and may be required to pass a job-related physical evaluation. GENERAL PURPOSE Under general supervision, engages guests and visitors of various ages in conservation

education:

sessions, events and activities throughout Preserve venues; participates in planning, developing, implementing and conducting a variety of programs and activities for audiences including adults, families and youth; tracks program participation and evaluates results; and performs related duties as assigned.

DESIRED MINIMUM:

QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge of: Principles, theories and practices of geology, biology, ecology and environmental sciences as they relate to Preserve

education:

al and Nature Exchange programs and activities; Southern Nevada flora, fauna and minerals; basic principles, practices, methods and techniques of

education:

al programming to provide natural science

education:

for school age children through specialized teaching techniques, instructional materials and hands-on activities; basic provisions of Nevada State K-12 curriculum standards; correct English usage, including spelling, grammar and punctuation; administrative practices and procedures, including record keeping and filing practices and procedures; guest and customer service techniques and etiquette; basic project management principles and practices.

Ability to: Lead engaging visitor-focused

education:

al programming; conduct standard research, evaluate alternatives and recommend effective concepts and approaches for informal

education:

al programming and activities; operate a computer, other standard office equipment and standard business and specialized program software; organize, set priorities and exercise sound judgment within areas of responsibility; apply critical thinking

skills:

and insight in identifying and analyzing program and operational issues and needs; present ideas clearly and persuasively to diverse individuals and audiences; work collaboratively in a team environment with managers and staff in a variety of

education:

al, scientific and professional disciplines in developing, implementing and monitoring programs; prepare clear, comprehensive and accurate written materials and records for program and business purposes; represent the Preserve effectively in a variety of public settings; use tact, discretion, courtesy and patience in dealing with sensitive issues and situations; establish and maintain effective working relationships with managers, employees, guests, volunteers and others encountered in the course of work.

• Training and

Experience:

A typical way of obtaining the knowledge,

skills:

and abilities outlined above is graduation from a four-year college or university with a major in a natural science, museum studies or

education:

; and one year of responsible

experience:

in

education:

al programming, curatorial work or working with school-age children in a formal or informal

education:

al environment; or an equivalent combination of training and

experience:

.

Experience:

in providing instruction in an outdoors environment is highly desirable. Licenses; Certificates; Special

Requirements:

A valid Nevada driver's license and the ability to maintain insurability under the District's vehicle insurance policy. PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this class.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Physical Demands While performing the duties of this class, an employee is regularly required to stand, walk and sit; talk or hear, both in person and by telephone; use hands to finger, handle or feel computers, objects or controls; reach with hands and arms.

An employee also is regularly required to stoop, kneel, bend, crouch or crawl; climb or balance and lift up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, color vision and the ability to adjust focus. Mental Demands While performing the duties of this class, the employee is regularly required to use written and oral communication

skills:

; read and interpret information; analyze and solve instructional and group management problems; observe and interpret student, participant and instructional situations; use math and mathematical reasoning; learn and apply new information or

skills:

; perform detailed work under intensive deadlines with constant interruptions; and interact with managers, employees, guests, volunteers and others encountered in the course of work. Are you looking for an exciting challenge every day and the

opportunity:

to grow in your career? We are committed to providing our people with an enriching and rewarding environment. Learn more

about:

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