Nature Vision is a non-profit environmental education organization that fosters appreciation and stewardship of our environment by educating and connecting community to the world around us. We envision an inspired and connected culture where everyone makes choices for a sustainable future. Nature Vision provides in-classroom, remote, and outdoor learning programs to ensure that all students receive quality nature connections where they need them the most. We serve over 70,000 Pre-K through 12th grade students each year in King and Snohomish Counties each year.

Our programming supports the Washington State K-12 Learning Standards and STEM Education and can be easily integrated into schools. Many of our lessons set conceptual foundations and repeat visits help connect one lesson with another. Nature Vision facilitates student access to nature and scientific concepts, thus developing a deep-rooted student interest in making the natural world a necessary and integrated part of daily life.

At Nature Vision, we value:

• Empowerment through stewardship education and practices
• Diversity of staff, partners, and the communities we reach
• Creativity and collaboration within our staff, programs, and partnerships
• Integrity through best business and teaching practices
• Scientifically-accurate program content
• A fun and safe learning environment

Nature Vision is an equal-opportunity employer. As an organization, we are continuing to learn and implement changes to help us better serve our communities of color, practice inclusivity, and combat racial bias and inequity. We highly encourage persons of color, members of marginalized communities, women, non-binary, and LGBTQIA+ individuals to apply.

In summer 2026, Nature Vision will be offering our popular day camp programs for 6-11 year olds in Redmond, Shoreline, and Bothell. We are seeking multiple seasonal educators with a high level of creativity, thoughtfulness, and flexibility. Our work reaches many diverse youth in our region and educators must be responsive and relevant to all participants.

Position description

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Teaching outdoor environmental education programming to 6-11 year old campers. Our ratio is 10 campers per Educator.
• Keeping a schedule of assigned sites and arriving to camp on time.
• Responding to emails and phone calls in a timely manner.
• Collaborating on camp curriculum with fellow Educators and Camp Director prior to the start of camps. Curriculum is provided to Educators for each topic in advance. Each site has a Camp Director.
• Attending training one week prior to the start of camp.
• Additional tasks as assigned.

Full time position details:

Salary: $21.30-$22.50 per hour, depending on experience. Sick time accrued at 1 hour for every 40 hours worked.

Hours: 40 hours per week preparing for, staffing, and cleaning up after summer camps. June 22-August 21, 2026.

Must be available M-F the following weeks:

• 6/22-26 training week
• 7/6-7/10
• 7/13-7/17
• 7/27-7/31
• 8/3-8/7
• 8/10-8/14
• 8/17-8/21

Start/End Date: June 22, 2026 - August 21, 2026 on the weeks above. Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-4:30 PM. Campers are present from 9:00 AM-4:00 PM. Camp training week June 22-26 is mandatory. May have the option to work as an Educator on a part-time or full-time basis for the 2026-2027 school year, depending upon experience, availability and performance.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree or working towards a Bachelor’s degree and experience in Education, Interpretation, Biological Sciences, Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, or a related field.

Combination of education and experience that demonstrates the ability to work at summer camps and outdoors with diverse groups of students. Must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident and able to read, speak, and write the English language clearly. Must pass WA State Patrol criminal records check and a background check in any previous state of residency.

Special Requirements:

Must possess a valid Washington State Drivers’ License and have an insured vehicle to drive to school and field sites. Must maintain current Adult and Pediatric CPR/AED and First Aid certificates. Must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 and up to date with COVID-19 vaccines prior to start date. Must be able to load and move up to 50 pounds of equipment with the use of a handcart.

To Apply:

Please email paragraph expressing specific interest in the position AND resume as a PDF attachment to Elliott Lavery, Education Manager, elavery@naturevision.org by April 1st at 10:00 AM Pacific Standard Time.

Positions will be open until filled. Interviews will take place April 6-13.