Conservationist

I am hiring a Conservationist to join my team at Newman Wetlands Center. You can email questions to danielle.bunch@ccwa.us

.About Us:Newman Wetlands Center is a nature area dedicated to environmental education. We’re owned and operated by Clayton County Water Authority but open to the public for passive recreation. We offer public programs, guided educational experiences, and a peaceful place to connect to nature. Admission to our site and all of our education programs is free. Our community sits between rural middle Georgia and Atlanta.

Learn more about NWC: https://newmanwetlandscenter.com/

Learn more about CCWA: https://www.ccwa.us/

CCWA Benefits:

• 104 hours earned PTO and 104 hours earned sick leave per year to start. You earn bonus time the longer you’re here.
• Six weeks of paid parental leave for birth or adoption
• 11 paid holidays annually
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, & Life Insurance
• EAP for a variety of financial and mental wellness options
• Pension and a 457b with a Roth option.
• Access to thousands of acres of land, managed deer hunting (bow only), access to five reservoirs for fishing/kayaking, & great birding
• Regular internal professional development and funding for external PD annually

About the Position:

CCWA is hiring a full-time Conservationist to provide exceptional outdoor educational experiences founded on place and experience-based and three-dimensional learning theories. The programs will center on water, wetlands, and conservation while meeting each group’s learning objectives. The Conservationist will lead our monthly homeschool programs, schedule and lead volunteer days, and other programs as assigned. This is an opportunity to create new, accessible programs that merge your passion for outdoor learning with scientific research and the cultural and natural histories of the land.The Conservationist will provide exceptional customer service to our guests while fairly and consistently enforcing site rules. This is an opportunity to get to know our community members and cultivate a sense of community. Our visitors come from across Metro Atlanta and beyond. Other duties include selling merchandise and wildlife viewing permits, trail and parking lot clean-up in the absence of our Facility Worker, garden maintenance, removal of overabundant plant species, and other duties as they arise.

We’re excited to hire someone who:

• Has experience developing lesson plans founded on proven educational methodologies and executing them
• Has experience leading outdoor experiences in both rural and metropolitan communities
• Has a strong knowledge of Georgia’s wild species and passion for learning
• Thrives in a mostly autonomous setting
• Is organized, consistent, and shows up
• Is known for their enthusiasm and welcoming personality
• Is as excited about lesson planning as they are getting their hands dirty in the field

A successful Conservationist will:

• Take the initiative to learn the science behind our lessons and easily relate that information to various audiences
• Develop and deliver innovative, interdisciplinary educational experiences
• Work closely with homeschool parents, formal educators, and group leaders to meet their learning objectives
• Work well independently and as a team member
• Be excited to improve our physical site (gardening, removing overabundant species, etc.)
• Be dedicated to providing equitable experiences for every guest
• Integrate storytelling into their programs, including the natural and cultural stories from our property