Do you love exploring the outdoors? Would you like to inspire curiosity, scientific literacy and environmental stewardship through hands-on learning? Dunes Learning Center employment offers opportunities for individuals to use their skills and enthusiasm to change lives.
ABOUT DUNES LEARNING CENTER:
With a mission to inspire lasting curiosity and stewardship with nature, Dunes Learning Center is the nonprofit education partner of Indiana Dunes National Park. Since 1998, more than 175,000 students from diverse communities and backgrounds have participated in our programs to discover, learn, explore, and reflect on the science and wonder of nature. For many, Dunes Learning Center is the gateway to Indiana Dunes National Park and the beginning of their environmental science education. These experiences support students on the pathway to science-based careers, inspiring the next generation of scientists, environmental advocates, and educators.
Dunes Learning Center is proud to carry on a tradition of learning in the dunes that dates back more than 100 years ago by the “Father of Ecology in North America,” Dr. Henry Chandler Cowles. Our programs provide a critical and beneficial connection to nature for learners of all ages—inspiring curiosity, scientific literacy, and environmental stewardship.
Looking back on 25 years of exploration and investigation in nature's classroom, Dunes Learning Center is proud to be at the forefront of environmental education in the Indiana Dunes. We serve a diverse community and seek a diverse workforce. Dunes Learning Center is an equal opportunity provider and does not discriminate.
Education Positions
To apply for the 2025 Fellowship or Cabin Leader positions, please send a cover letter, resume, and 3 references to Anthony Escobedo, Onsite Program and Fellowship Manager, at employment@duneslearningcenter.org.
Environmental Education Fellowship
Apply for June 2025
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Develop your naturalist, outdoor education, and resource interpretation skills and techniques through this program that offers intensive training in partnership with the National Park Service. As a member of the program delivery team, you will teach children and adults about the diversity of ecosystems, plants and animals, and the cultural history of Indiana Dunes National Park and the southern Lake Michigan region. (College graduates or comparable experience, includes housing!)
Outreach Education Fellowship - Apply for June 2025
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Develop your outdoor education skills! Fellows deliver programs online, in schools, and natural areas providing meaningful experiences to over 5,000 students in Northwest Indiana. They help students create connections, build confidence, and develop a sense of place. (College graduates or comparable experience, includes housing!)
Cabin Leader - Apply for June 2025
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Lead summer camp experiences during a summer in the Dunes! From campfires to night hikes, you’ll be responsible for campers during meals, evening activities, and through the night. Your days are free between 9am-4pm! Housing included. (Position is for enrolled college students)
Marketing Manager
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The Marketing Manager will raise the profile of Dunes Learning Center through content creation, media relations, graphic design, and more. We are looking for an enthusiastic, self-directed marketing professional with prior experience in non-profit communications.
Hospitality Positions
Hospitality Team Member - Full Time and Part Time Support Position Details>>
Develop your people skills and serve with excellence. As we host and serve a diverse community, we are looking for dedicated, professionals to serve with pride.
