Employment Opportunities
Teacher Naturalist (TN)
Position Type: Seasonal
Start Date: varies, depending on season
Join the ONSC team of Teacher Naturalists (TNs)! TNs take students into the Ozarks for overnight wilderness immersion programs. For many students, this is a trip that changes their life and opens their eyes to how the natural world is connected and essential for human survival. TNs help students understand nature through hands-on science, inspire appreciation of nature through explorative play, and teach stewardship through a love of the natural world.
Our TN positions span mid-August through mid-December, mid-February through mid-May, and mid-May through mid-July. Apply for one season or multiple.
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Kitchen, Hospitality, and Maintenance Assistant
Position Type: Hourly, Part-time to Full-time
Start Date: May 30, 2023
Join the ONSC team and make a difference! The Kitchen, Hospitality, and Maintenance Assistant is responsible for assisting with ONSC’s food service program, as well as rentals, events, housekeeping, and light maintenance work. This position is an hourly position and reports to the Operations Director.
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Summer Program and Camp Intern
Position Type: Short Term Seasonal
Start/End Date: 5/30/23 – 7/3/23
Are you an environmentalist or outdoor enthusiast who wants to help shape the future and change the world one student at a time? Join the ONSC team as an Intern for ONSC’s summer programs, which include 3 weeks of ONSC programs and camps, and 2 weeks of AEGIS Wet’n’Wild Camp. Interns will assist our teacher naturalists (TNs) with our overnight wilderness immersion programs. TNs and interns help students understand nature through hands-on science and teach stewardship through a love of the natural world.
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AEGIS Wet'n'Wild Teacher
Position Type: Short-term Seasonal
Start/End Dates:
5/30/23 - 6/2/23 (optional training dates)
6/15/23 - 6/16/23 (AEGIS training dates)
6/19/23 - 7/3/23 (AEGIS Wet’n’Wild camp)
Are you a high school science teacher, environmental educator or g/t educator with experience in field science who wants to help shape the future and change the world one student at a time? Join the ONSC team for our AEGIS Wet’n’Wild Summer Camp!
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Volunteer Opportunities
Internships and specialized volunteer positions are available by request.
ONSC Teaching Assistants (Education)
We are seeking long-term volunteer Teaching Assistants to help with ONSC workshops and school programs.
As an ONSC Teaching Assistant, you receive 24 hours of Teacher Naturalists (TNs) training, and you will assist with programs and workshops. You will work with a TN or other ONSC staff - you will not be leading any hikes or classes on your own.
Requirements:
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A desire to work with children and adults at ONSC’s campus between Huntsville and Eureka Springs
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Ability to commit to 3 or more workshops or school programs per season
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3-day training (provided)
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Background check (provided).
Contact us for more information or to sign up.