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Reporting to the Director of Education, the Camp Environmental Educator position is a full-time, seasonal position working primarily Monday-Friday from 8:30 am -3:30 pm, although some early/evening hours and weekend days per month (outside of regularly scheduled special events) may be required.
This position will be responsible for assisting with a variety of natural history and farm-themed programs for campers in grades 3-7 within our Explorers Adventure program. The Camp Environmental Educator will work with the Explorers camp staff to provide safe, exciting, hands-on, and age-appropriate themed activities within a camp atmosphere.
We seek one (1) Full-time, seasonal Camp Educator for our 2026 summer camp season. Our camp dates are June 29-August 7 (no camp on 7/3). Ideally, the candidate would be able to attend CPR/First Aid and staff training on 6/24/26.
Specifically, the Environmental Educator (Full-time) will:
- Assist with set-up, teaching, and break down of educational programs for grades 3-7 on a variety of natural history and farm topics in a camp atmosphere.
- Work with the environmental educators to implement age-appropriate, hands-on curriculum that matches each week’s theme
- Assist with management of groups of up to 16 campers during activities inside, on the trails, and on the SM&NC grounds.
- Ensure the health and safety of all campers during activities
- Be comfortable teaching and leading activities outside in various weather conditions; be comfortable with a variety of live animals including larger farm animals
- Aid with camper check-in; have a working knowledge of camper rosters and paperwork
- Help to direct summer interns and Junior Environmental Education volunteers assigned to their camp program.
Dates: 6/29-8/7/26
Additionally, camp training will be held on 6/24/26
Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Compensation: $18-$20/hour
To apply, please email and cover letter to:
Lisa Monachelli, Director of Education
Stamford Museum & Nature Center
lmonachelli@stamfordmuseum.org
About the Stamford Museum & Nature Center
The Stamford Museum & Nature Center is a 118-acre not-for-profit museum, working farm and environmental education center, now also home to a state-of-the-art planetarium & astronomy program, situated on the former estate of fashion magnate Henri Bendel.
The SM&NC is dedicated to the preservation and interpretation of art, the natural and agricultural sciences, and history. The Museum is a vital cultural and educational resource for the community, and a focal point for family activity and interaction. We seek to inspire creativity, foster self-discovery, and nurture an appreciation for lifelong learning through exhibits, educational programs, and special events that enhance the visitor's experience of our unique site.
The Stamford Museum & Nature Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Reporting to the Education Programs Manager, the Camp Environmental Educator position is a part-time, seasonal position working primarily Monday-Friday from 8:45 am-1:30 pm, although some early/evening hours and weekend days per month (outside of regularly scheduled special events) may be required.
This position will be responsible for co-teaching a variety of natural history and farm-themed programs for campers in grades 1-4. The Camp Environmental Educator will work with the Head of Art and Nature Camp to provide safe, exciting, hands-on, and age-appropriate themed activities within a camp atmosphere.
Specifically, the Environmental Educator (Part-Time) will:
- Co-teach educational programs for grades 1-4 on a variety of natural history and farm topics in a camp atmosphere.
- Work with the Head of Art and Nature Camp to develop age-appropriate, hands-on curriculum that matches each week’s theme
- Help with daily set-up, inaction, and break-down of daily activities
- Co-manage groups of up to 16 campers during activities inside, on the trails, and on the SM&NC grounds.
- Ensure the health and safety of all campers during activities
- Aid with camper check-in; have a working knowledge of camper rosters and paperwork
- Help to direct summer interns and Junior Environmental Education volunteers assigned to their camp program.
- Aid in care and feeding of small non-releasable reptile, amphibian and invertebrate teaching animals
- Additional duties as assigned
Dates: 6/29-8/7/26. Additionally, camp training will be held on 6/24/26.
Hours: 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Compensation: $18-$20/hour
To apply, please email and cover letter to:
Lisa Monachelli, Director of Education
Stamford Museum & Nature Center
lmonachelli@stamfordmuseum.org
About the Stamford Museum & Nature Center
The Stamford Museum & Nature Center is a 118-acre not-for-profit museum, working farm and environmental educational facility situated on the former estate of fashion magnate Henri Bendel. The Stamford Museum & Nature Center is dedicated to the preservation and interpretation of art, the natural and agricultural sciences, and history. The Museum is a vital cultural and educational resource for the community, and a focal point for family activity and interaction. We seek to inspire creativity, foster self-discovery, and nurture an appreciation for lifelong learning through exhibits, educational programs, and special events that enhance the visitor's experience of our unique site.
The Stamford Museum & Nature Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Reporting to the Director of Education, the Wonder Art Camp Educator position is a part-time, seasonal position working primarily Monday-Thursday from 9 am - 12 pm, although some additional hours may be required. This position will be responsible for teaching our Wonder Art caregiver/child art & nature program for ages 18 months- 3 years old.
Wonder Art summer is a 45-minute twice-weekly program for six caregiver/child pairs that includes a gathering activity, visits with animals, songs, and age-appropriate process-based art projects.
There are four sessions of Wonder Art per week for a total of eight classes per week and there are six weeks of programming. Wonder Art classes are scheduled as such: M/W 9:45, M/W 10:45; T/Th 9:45; T/Th 10:45.
We seek one (1) Part-time, seasonal Wonder Art Camp Educator for our 2026 summer camp season. Our camp dates are June 29-August 6 (no programs on Fridays). We’ll also schedule mutually agreeable dates for program and animal training.
Specifically, the Wonder Art Camp Educator (Part-time, seasonal) will:
- Set-up, teach, and break down our Wonder Art program curriculum. There will be up to 8 classes per week, depending on enrollment, with 2 separate curricula per week.
- Lead age-appropriate art projects; be comfortable sharing stories and songs with younger children
- Ensure the health and safety of all participants during activities
- Be comfortable teaching and leading activities outside in various weather conditions; be comfortable with a variety of live animals including larger farm animals
Dates: 6/29-8/6/26
Hours: 9 am - 12 pm
Compensation: $20-$22/hour
To apply, please email and cover letter to:
Lisa Monachelli, Director of Education
Stamford Museum & Nature Center
lmonachelli@stamfordmuseum.org
About the Stamford Museum & Nature Center
The Stamford Museum & Nature Center is a 118-acre not-for-profit museum, working farm and environmental educational facility situated on the former estate of fashion magnate Henri Bendel. The Stamford Museum & Nature Center is dedicated to the preservation and interpretation of art, the natural and agricultural sciences, and history. The Museum is a vital cultural and educational resource for the community, and a focal point for family activity and interaction. We seek to inspire creativity, foster self-discovery, and nurture an appreciation for lifelong learning through exhibits, educational programs, and special events that enhance the visitor's experience of our unique site.
The Stamford Museum & Nature Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Reporting to the Environmental Education Supervisor, the Summer Environmental Educator position is a full-time, seasonal position working primarily Tuesday-Saturday although some early/evening hours and weekend days may be required. This position will run from approximately June 22-August 8, 2026, but there is flexibility in the schedule. This position will be responsible for teaching live animal and natural history programs both on SM&NC grounds, as well as off-site locations.
Specifically, the Summer Environmental Educator will:
- Teach live animal, science, and natural history programs for visiting summer camps on the SM&NC site
- Travel to libraries, summer camps, and other organizations to present live animal and natural history programs
- Teach natural science and live animal birthday parties for kids ages 3+ on site at the SM&NC
- Help to ensure that programs promote responsible environmental education and support SM&NC mission
- Aid in care and feeding of reptile, mammal, amphibian, and invertebrate teaching animals
Qualifications & Essential Skills:
- Minimum of one season of relevant, professional related experience preferred
- Able to lift 50 lbs., bend, stretch, stand for extended periods of time, climb stairs, twist, sit, walk, and/or run.
- Interest in variety of natural history, farm, and/or physical science topics
- Experience handling, caring for, and teaching with a variety of animals including reptiles, birds, and mammals or willingness to learn
- Excellent interactions with the public and use of exhibits and components as a teaching tool
- Must have own transportation, capable of carrying small animal enclosures
Compensation:
$19-$22/hour depending on experience, plus mileage reimbursement
To apply, please email and cover letter to:
Lisa Monachelli, Director of Education
Stamford Museum & Nature Center
lmonachelli@stamfordmuseum.org
About the Stamford Museum & Nature Center
The Stamford Museum & Nature Center is a 118-acre not-for-profit museum, working farm and environmental education center, now also home to a state-of-the-art planetarium & astronomy program, situated on the former estate of fashion magnate Henri Bendel.
The SM&NC is dedicated to the preservation and interpretation of art, the natural and agricultural sciences, and history. The Museum is a vital cultural and educational resource for the community, and a focal point for family activity and interaction. We seek to inspire creativity, foster self-discovery, and nurture an appreciation for lifelong learning through exhibits, educational programs, and special events that enhance the visitor's experience of our unique site.
The Stamford Museum & Nature Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Environmental Education
Environmental Educator (Full-Time)
Reporting to the Environmental Education Supervisor, the Environmental Educator position is a full-time, non-exempt position working primarily Sunday-Wednesday from 8-6 for the school year and Monday-Friday from 9-5 for our approximately 8-week summer camp season. Some early/evening hours and weekend days per month (outside of regularly scheduled special events) will be required. This position will be responsible for teaching a variety of natural history and farm-themed school and after school programs for groups, primarily aged preK-5th grade. This position will also help staff our educational birthday parties, off-site library programs, and other programs on Saturdays and will help with care of our exotic animals. Anticipated start date is mid-April but there is some flexibility for the right candidate.
Specifically, the Environmental Educator (Full-Time) will:
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Teach educational programs for predominantly preK-5th grade students on a variety of natural history, astronomy, and farm-based topics, both onsite and as a part of SMNC in the Schools, including live animal programs.
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Teach after school programs on natural history/farm/science topics, both onsite and as a part of SMNC in the Schools and keep curriculum records on these programs
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Teach scout and public programs, including but not limited to Vacation Break Out Days, Vacation Drop Off Days, Take a Hike Week, and Outdoor Adventurers programs.
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Staff Natural Science and Farm birthday parties, library programs, and group programs
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Work with either our summer camp program or teach group programs for visiting summer camps, depending on schedule
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Staff and support SM&NC special event weekends, such as Harvest Festival, Maple Sugar Festival, and Spring on the Farm
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Work with Environmental Education department to develop and strengthen school, after school, scout and public programs that make use of SM&NC resources, including the farm, organic garden, forest and wetland habitats, and collections, and that tie to curriculum standards and goals
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Help to ensure that programs promote responsible environmental education and support SM&NC mission
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Aid in care and feeding of reptile, mammal, amphibian, and invertebrate teaching animals
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Additional duties as assigned
Qualifications & Essential Skills:
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Minimum of one year relevant, professional related experience.
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Minimum B.S. in biology, environmental science, education or related field.
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Must possess maturity to have professional, respectful demeanor with Board, major donors, and other key business contacts acting with discretion and a keen understanding of confidentiality.
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The position requires excellent communications skills, oral and written, as well as the ability to multitask and think creatively on program development and implementation.
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Able to lift 50 lbs., bend, stretch, stand for extended periods of time, climb stairs, twist, sit, walk, and/or run.
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Interest in variety of natural history, farm, and/or physical science topics
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Experience handling, caring for, and teaching with a variety of animals including reptiles, birds, and mammals or willingness to learn
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Excellent interactions with the public and use of exhibits and components as a teaching tool
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Excellent Internet and research skills. Must be well-organized and detail-diligent with ability to perform your own administrative work
To apply: Please send a cover letter and resume (e-mail preferred):
Joanne Murray
Director of Human Resources
jmurray@stamfordmuseum.org
About the Stamford Museum & Nature Center
The Stamford Museum & Nature Center is a 118-acre not-for-profit museum, working farm and environmental educational facility situated on the former estate of fashion magnate Henri Bendel. The Stamford Museum & Nature Center is dedicated to the preservation and interpretation of art, the natural and agricultural sciences, and history. The Museum is a vital cultural and educational resource for the community, and a focal point for family activity and interaction. We seek to inspire creativity, foster self-discovery, and nurture an appreciation for lifelong learning through exhibits, educational programs, and special events that enhance the visitor's experience of our unique site.
Art, Nature & Me Preschool
- Reports to: Director of Art, Nature & Me Preschool
- Full-time, exempt
The Outdoor Curriculum Specialist works with all Art, Nature & Me preschool classes to ensure that quality, integrated outdoor environmental education and nature-based play experiences are a vital and robust part of the year-round curriculum. This position will create age-appropriate, seasonally-themed outdoor experiences--both on preschool playground and trail spaces and on SM&NC facilities as a whole-- for teachers to enhance and enrich their curriculum. The Outdoor Curriculum Specialist will provide mentoring and support in the areas of curriculum integration, activity management, and positive behavior support for outdoor experiences. This position will also assess and evaluate staff, both written and verbally, on integration of outdoor experiences into their curriculum and provide goals to staff for growth in this area.
The Outdoor Curriculum Specialist will oversee the Art, Nature & Me outdoor STEAM trail classroom/playground areas and continue to add to and adapt these areas for programming. Additionally, this position will aid in the creation and enaction of professional development experiences for early childhood educators, both on the SM&NC and at other facilities.
This position will also oversee, with aid of the Director of Summer Camp, the Creative Kids summer camp program including hiring and managing staff, scheduling special programming, compiling paperwork, creating rosters, and handling parent concerns. This position will also serve as First Aid staff for the entire SM&NC Summer Camp.
Breakdown of Duties:
Early Childhood Education
- Create age-appropriate, seasonal outdoor education and nature-based play experience for all classrooms to integrate into their curriculum; create experiences that are Outdoor Curriculum Specialist-led and experiences that are led by classroom teachers
- Provide mentoring and support for staff to integrate and manage outdoor experiences; provide clear instruction for classroom teachers to actively help in set-up, re-organization or breakdown of activity components as necessary/possible Coordinate with Co or Lead Teachers a once a month meeting to support above. This should take at the weekly classroom staff meetings for each class in lieu of their weekly discussion of children and classroom.
- Provide written and verbal feedback to teachers on their integration and use of outdoor components; work with Director of the Art, Nature & Me Preschool to include this feedback within formal reviews when necessary
- Manage the AN&M Preschool STEAM outdoor trail and classroom/playground areas and components; provide balance of curriculum specialist activities and ability for teachers to use for free-play
- Work with classroom teachers to create indoor experiences that can more fully bring nature indoors and embrace seasonal curricula and can be led by both the Outdoor Curriculum Specialist and classroom teachers
- Provide mentoring to teachers for their Science Tables with the goal of increasing variety and breadth of activities that meld with curricula and touch on benchmarks
- Create and manage a “special experiences” calendar for all classrooms and ensure that accurate calendars are provided to staff in a timely manner.
- Work with Environmental Education Animal Care staff to on live animal components in each classroom
- Serve as a substitute within classrooms as needed
Summer Camp
- Manage staff and camper paperwork in accordance to state regulations
- Serve as First Aid staff for the entire SM&NC summer camp, including recording all first aid occurrences in camp medical log and ensuring the log is signed in a timely manner by camp doctor
- Oversee creation of camp rosters for each classroom
- Handle parent questions and concerns as necessary
- Serve as Alternate Director for Summer Camp in absence of Director of Summer Camp
Professional Development & Additional Duties
- Present at Art, Nature & Me staff meetings as appropriate
- Help to oversee early childhood education volunteers and interns
- Provide information, tours, or perform other preschool-related duties in absence of Head of Early Childhood Education, as able
- Staff activities, as scheduled, for SM&NC Festivals and Special Events
- Additional duties as assigned
Internships
We are currently recruiting interns ages 14 –17 for our Summer Green Girls internship program. Green Girls is a hands-on environmental career-geared internship that will gives participants a chance to work with our farm and exotic animals, help restore native ecosystems, learn about environmental education and more.
The Stamford Museum & Nature Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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