Want to hike, explore, climb, play in water, and have the freedom to create your schedule, design your own lessons, and learn new skills? Join the McDowell Environmental Center team!
Located on 1,140 acres next to Bankhead National Forest (with deep sandstone canyons, miles of trails and streams and many waterfalls), McDowell Environmental Center is a beautiful place to live, learn and grow. The cornerstone for all programming is building a strong and cohesive team. As an Instructor, you'll work with a team of passionate and friendly individuals from all across the country!
Want to hike, explore, climb, play in water, and have the freedom to create your schedule, design your own lessons, and learn new skills? McDowell Environmental Center is making the world a better place by educating tomorrow's leaders about the natural world! Instructors teach classes that are hands-on and minds-on, giving students the greatest opportunity to learn about themselves and better understand our environment. Responsibilities include teaching groups of up to 10-12 students from a variety of age levels and backgrounds on topics that include geology, forest ecology, map & compass skills, earth science, aquatic ecology, Indigenous history, canoeing, team building, and high ropes. Adapt the established lesson plans to match your teaching style and strengths and assist with program/curriculum development. Lead evening programs such as campfire circles, night hikes, astronomy, and live animal programs. Positions are available every spring (mid-February to mid-May) and fall (mid-August to mid-December). Work MO-FR with your weekends off! Compensation includes pay starting at $350/week (with seasonal raises), all meals, private rooms with shared kitchen, large screened-in porches (with rocking chairs!), laundry facilities, WiFi access, pro-deals, and an intensive two-week paid staff training. Applicants must be at least 21 years of age and have a fondness for getting your hands dirty, maturity, initiative, a sense of humor, flexibility and team spirit. If you are an awesome, enthusiastic teacher who loves working with children and sharing the natural world with them, email your cover letter, resume and three professional references to Meredith Donaldson. 15 staff members are hired each season — applications accepted year-round.
Spring 2025 Season Instructor Jobs! • MEC is currently seeking Environmental Education Instructors for the spring season(February 10th to May 20th).
