Temporary Outdoor Education Instructor - Reidsville, NC

Primary Purpose of Position (Includes the day to day duties of the position) - NC State University's Betsy-Jeff Penn 4-H Center is seeking Outdoor Education Instructors for our Spring program season beginning March 2, 2026 and ending May 22, 2026. Staff with an interest may continue employment for summer camp (June-August) and Fall programming (August- November). The Penn 4-H Center provides day and overnight programs to elementary, middle, and high school students on our 220 acres in Reidsville, NC. Program staff Provide instruction for nearly 20 programs in environmental science and cultural history to elementary school students in the Environmental Education Program. Topics include aquatic ecology, forest measurements, predator/prey relationships, wildlife habitats, pioneer living history, canoeing and much more. Staff also facilitate team challenges and Low and High Ropes course elements with students in the Soaring Thru Spaces program. A 2 week paid staff training is provided at the beginning of the season (March 2-6 / 9 - 13) and as part of that there will also be a 3 day high ropes course training provided that staff are required to attend. Instructors do NOT need to be comfortable working at heights to safely facilitate our high ropes course. Please check us out at bjpenn4h.org to learn more about us.

Internships may also be available.Questions regarding the position should be directed to Kyle Shillinglaw at 336-349-9445 ext.305 or by email to kyle_shillinglaw@ncsu.edu

Work Schedule:
Varies, but generally 5 day work weeks, some weekend work required. Long work days (8am-9pm) are sometimes required but no overnight supervisory duties in the cabins is required during our fall/spring school programming. This is a seasonal position that ends in late May with opportunities for continued employment during our summer and fall programs. A Private room in our staff house and meals when working are included during the duration of spring employment.

Internships may also be available. Questions regarding the position should be directed to Kyle Shillinglaw at 336-349-9445 ext.303 or by email to kyle_shillinglaw@ncsu.edu

Please Email Kyle at kyle_shillinglaw@ncsu.edu after applying to confirm your application has been received in the NCSU jobs system

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