JOB OPENINGS

 

Animal Discovery Educator

The Natural Science Center has an opening for an Animal Discovery Educator.  This is a part time weekend position (1-2 weekends per month). The AD Educator is responsible for facilitating and conducting brief and informal animal-oriented educational programs.  These programs involve the use of artifacts such as skulls, skins, tracks, etc., and occasionally use live animals.  The AD Educator is responsible for:

1. Conducting short, informal educational programs throughout Animal Discovery.

2. Managing the “Discovery Carts” (mobile sets of program materials).

3. Assisting with the coordination of volunteer docents.

Potential AD Educators must be knowledgeable about wildlife and have a passion for sharing that knowledge with others.  Applicants should have completed at least one year of college. Interested parties should submit resume (including e-mail address) and cover letter to:

Animal Discovery Educator Position
Natural Science Center of Greensboro
4301 Lawndale Drive
Greensboro, NC 27455

 

Program Instructor

The Natural Science Center is currently seeking applicants for the position of Program Instructor.  Program Instructors teach fun, interactive science programs to visiting school groups.  Many of the presentations involve the use of live animals.  Applicants should have a demonstrated interest in science and teaching, be adept at making public presentations, and be enthusiastic about the opportunity to “wow” young students with the wonders of science.  Applicants should have a four year degree from an accredited college or university.

This is a 15-20 hour/week part time position (weekday mornings) which is active annually from September to early June.

Interested parties should submit resume (including e-mail address) and cover letter to:

Program Instructor Position
Natural Science Center of Greensboro
4301 Lawndale Drive
Greensboro, NC 27455

 

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Love animals? Enjoy interacting with the public? Then, the Natural Science Center has an interesting opportunity for you! Become a trained docent in the brand new Animal Discovery Zoological Park. The word "docent" simply means "educator" and workshops (periodically held throughout the year) are designed to instruct our volunteers how to educate the Center's visitors about our zoo and touch labs. All volunteers who work with animals at an AZA-accredited facility must have completed a series of docent workshops.

For more information about becoming a trained docent, please contact Marion Gilligan at (336) 288-3769 ext. 330 or mgilligan@natsci.org.
There is a small fee of $25 to cover the participants special docent shirt and training materials.