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Education Specialist
Short Description
The Highlands Biological Foundation (HBF) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit in Highlands, North Carolina that is dedicated to stimulating, promoting, and funding biological research and education in the Southern Appalachians. HBF offers a wide array of place- based programs, primarily through the Highlands Nature Center and the adjacent Highlands Botanical Garden; together which host more than 14,000 visitors annually. The Nature Center and Garden are part of the Highlands Biological Station, a multi- campus center of Western Carolina University. The Education Specialist is essential to the success of HBF’s programs. Primary responsibilities are the staffing and management of the Nature Center including its Animal Ambassadors (mostly amphibians and reptiles) and planning and presenting daily and weekly public programs (PreK-senior citizens). This position is also lead educator for teen and adult programming throughout the year.