Current Openings:
Naturalist- Environmental Education- Schrader Environmental Education Center
Full-time Exempt
PRIMARY FUNCTION
Under the supervision of the Director of Schrader Environmental Education Center, the Naturalist is responsible for the development, organization, and presentation of environmental education and interpretation programs for various audiences, including youth and family programming, school programs, and the general public.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Degree in environmental education, natural sciences or related field, or equivalent work experience preferred.
- Knowledge of interpretation, environmental education and/or outdoor education best practices preferred.
- Natural history knowledge of local flora and fauna preferred.
- Valid driver’s license and access to personal vehicle for offsite programming required.
- Ability to communicate well in both oral and written form.
- Ability to work as part of a team.
TYPICAL DUTIES
- Teach school, public, and special event programs individually and in cooperation with other staff. Design and/or follow lesson plans. Assist with program evaluation and revision.
- Confer, advise, and cooperate with local and regional schools, groups, organizations, agencies, institutions, individuals, and others who have an interest in the program areas developed by the department.
- Complete the work of the department in accordance with the general policy, aims, and objectives of Oglebay Institute.
- Consult with departmental and Institute personnel on long-and short-range goals and objectives associated with the department.
- Communicate job-related issues and/or need for assistance to the SEEC Director.
- Interact with the public with a cheerful and positive attitude, solve guest’s problems and complaints in an appropriate manner and maintain harmonious working relationship with fellow employees.
- Assist as needed with natural resources management, upkeep of interpretive exhibits and displays including animal care, and facility maintenance.
- Attend in-service training and staff meetings as required; prepare and maintain accurate written and oral reports as requested; follow written and oral instructions.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Assist with the care, feeding, housing and well-being of display and education animals as needed. (Animals currently include snakes, turtles and amphibians).
TO APPLY
Please email resume and completed OI employment application to Kelley Russell at krussell@oionline.com by October 31, 2023.
Naturalist- Environmental Education- Schrader Environmental Education Center
Full-time Exempt
PRIMARY FUNCTION
Under the supervision of the Director of Schrader Environmental Education Center, the Naturalist is responsible for the development, organization, and presentation of environmental education and interpretation programs for various audiences, including summer camps, youth and family programming, school programs, and the general public.
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree in environmental education, natural sciences, or related field
At least two years’ experience in interpretation, education, or natural resource management.
Knowledge and experience pertaining to natural history, local flora and fauna, and pedagogy.
Must have a valid driver’s license.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE
Knowledge of interpretation, environmental education and/or outdoor education best practices
Ability to articulate in both oral and written form
Proven problem solving skills
Working knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite of software programs
TYPICAL DUTIES
Implement school, public, and special event programming in cooperation with other staff, including but not limited to lesson planning and correlating lessons to current WV or National Education Standards, assist with ordering materials, and program evaluation and revision.
Interview, train, evaluate, and supervise participants in the Junior Naturalist program.
Assist with the care, feeding, housing and well-being of display and education animals, including record keeping and ordering supplies.
Confer, advise, and cooperate with local and regional schools, groups, organizations, agencies, institutions, individuals, and others who have an interest in the program areas developed by the department.
Act as Camp Naturalist to develop and implement lesson plans for the two-week, residential Junior Nature Camp, including rain plans for each activity as necessary.
Complete the work of the department in accordance with the general policy, aims, and objectives of Oglebay Institute.
TO APPLY
Please send cover letter, resume, and three reference to krussell@oionline.com by October 31, 2023.
Schrader Center Custodian
Part-time-temporary; Non-Exempt
Primary Functions:
Under the supervision of the Assistant Director, the Custodian performs a variety of cleaning responsibilities for the Schrader Environmental Education Center, maintaining a clean and safe environment in accordance with the mission of the Institute and specific guidelines of the department.
QUALIFICATIONS
Must be at least 18 years of age
Must have a valid Driver’s license
Experience with cleaning methods, products, and equipment
One to three years successful custodial experience (preferred)
TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsible for a clean and orderly building. Includes housekeeping tasks such as cleaning floors, windows, cases, doors, wood work, restrooms, sweeping and vacuuming, dusting, polishing, waste removal, replacing light bulbs as needed, and storing supplies and equipment .
Responsible for inventory and ordering of needed cleaning supplies.
Report any maintenance problems to the Assistant Director of the Department.
Complete the work of the department in accordance with the general policy, aims, long-and short-range goals and objectives associated with the department and objectives of Oglebay Institute.
Communicate job-related issues and/or the need for assistance with job-related issues to the SEEC Assistant Director or Director.
Attend in-service training and staff meetings as required.
Perform other duties as assigned.
HOURS
Preferred schedule is 4 hours/day for 3 days/week, but hours are flexible and may be adjusted for the right applicant. Pays $12/hour.
To Apply
Send resume and OI application to Kelley Russell at krussell@oionline.com.
Stifel Fine Arts Center, School of Dance and Towngate Theatre
Oglebay Institute is seeking teaching visual & performing artists to fill a variety of positions throughout the year including year-long residency programs in area schools and adjunct instructor positions at the Stifel Fine Arts Center, School of Dance and Towngate Theatre.
Click here to complete a teaching artist application.
Schrader Environmental Education Center
The Schrader Environmental Education Center is always looking for passionate environmental educators to consider for part time and full time positions. Please send your resume to Kelley Russell if you would like it to be considered for future job opportunities.
About Oglebay Institute:
OI is a 501(c)3 organization located in Wheeling, WV. Since its founding in 1930, OI has been successful in serving the residents and visitors of the Upper Ohio River Valley by providing quality programming in five discipline areas: environmental education; performing arts; regional history interpretation; visual arts; and dance. These program areas and the facilities in which they reside, are supported by centralized administrative, finance, marketing, and development departments.
OI serves a wide geographic service area that includes Northern West Virginia, Eastern Ohio and Western Pennsylvania. More than 90,000 individuals participate in the organization’s programming annually; nearly half of participants are children.
