About the Department

Environmental Education Director and Instructor Roles – Tualatin Hills Nature Center

Do you have a passion for nature, education, being outdoors and working with community members? The Tualatin Hills Nature Center is looking for team-oriented education staff to create and facilitate quality nature programs for youth in the Beaverton area. This is a fantastic employment opportunity for individuals looking to improve their leadership skills in an informal environmental education setting. 

About Our Programs

The Tualatin Hills Nature Center offers a wide range of nature-based programs for children, families, schools, and the broader community, including:

• Nature Mobile Outreach: Bringing hands-on natural science learning directly to parks, events, and community sites.
• Preschool & Early Childhood Programs: Including nature-based preschool classes, early learning experiences, and introductory outdoor exploration.
• Family, Youth & Adult Nature Programs: Guided hikes, nature discovery activities, and interactive workshops.
• School & Group Programs: Onsite and offsite field trips for elementary students, Scout programs and preschool visits.
• Day-off, Spring & Summer camps: Seasonal camps focused on outdoor skills, ecology, and nature play.

Staff may contribute to several of these program areas depending on experience, interest, and organizational needs.

A 5% bilingual pay incentive is available for staff who regularly use their bilingual or multilingual skills at work!

Job Openings

Environmental Education Instructor 

Pay Range: $20.15 - $21.41 per hour

The full hourly range for this job classification is $20.15 to $22.71. Staff may be eligible for a merit increase at the end of September.

Summary: Instructors are responsible for planning, preparing, and leading general and specialized activities for nature program participants.

Examples of Duties:

• Lead group games, nature activities, arts & crafts, and guided hikes
• Facilitate hands-on learning experiences and support youth engagement
• Assist with program preparation, set-up, and clean-up
• Ensure participant safety and positive group dynamics

Environmental Education Director

Pay Range: $23.32 - $24.79 per hour

The full hourly range for this job classification is $23.32 to $26.29. Staff may be eligible for a merit increase at the end of September.

Summary: Directors oversee the development and implementation of assigned nature programs. This role works independently within established guidelines and provides leadership to part-time staff and volunteers.

Examples of Duties:

• Develop, coordinate, and lead day-to-day activities for assigned programs
• Supervise and support part-time staff and volunteers
• Manage program logistics, safety procedures, and participant experience
• Assist with curriculum design and seasonal program planning

For detailed job duties and qualifications, please review the linked job titles.

Schedule & Hours

We are currently hiring for Summer Camp Substitutes and for variable scheduled programs, including weekends and evenings. Schedule and hours are dependent on program needs.

Staff may also have opportunities to work in multiple positions within the same classification. Part-time staff are scheduled variable hours and may work less than 1,560 hours per year.

Application Review

The hiring team reviews applications as they are received, considering suitability for the role. Strong candidates will be contacted directly by hiring officials to discuss next steps. This recruitment will be used to fulfill multiple openings. 

Please be sure to fully answer the application's supplemental questions to ensure our hiring managers can appropriately evaluate your qualifications. To reduce barriers to entry, THPRD evaluates an applicant's work history and responses to supplemental questions rather than requiring cover letters and resumes. Appointments on the salary range are made based upon a pay equity analysis of bona fide factors per Oregon's Equal Pay Act.

Accommodations

THPRD is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, THPRD will ensure that people experiencing disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Human Resources at [email protected].

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