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Swiss professionsNature & Environment
Umwelt-Erwachsenenbildner/in
You share knowledge about nature and sustainability with adults
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
You plan and lead educational programs for adults on environmental, nature, and sustainable development topics.
Umwelt-Erwachsenenbildner/in make complex topics like nature conservation and climate change easy to understand. You design workshops, field trips, and lectures for adults. You move between outdoor nature settings and indoor seminar rooms. Your goal is to encourage sustainable daily habits and strengthen ecological awareness. You work creatively and practically.
FieldNature & Environment
Education pathSpecialisation / Professional Function
IndustryNature & Environment
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02 · Salary
What you can earn
No verified Swiss salary data is available for this profession yet.
Salaries reflect Swiss market data. Range covers entry to senior. Salary reference based on Umwelt-Erwachsenenbildner/in.
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Kurs- und SVEB-Zertifikat Umwelt-Erwachsenenbildung
Typical training path
Kurs- und SVEB-Zertifikat Umwelt-Erwachsenenbildung
Prerequisites
- Fachwissen (Studium, Berufsausbildung) or experience in the environmental sector
Where this can lead
Career changers can enter the field if you already have relevant professional experience in environmental or education sectors.
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Environmental expertise
- Strong communication skills
- Reliable organizational skills
- Creative method development
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You stand at the start of a forest walk and explain how the ecosystem works. Afterwards, you discuss with the group how everyone can help protect the climate.
- You design practical educational programs for adults on environmental topics.
- You lead field trips in natural habitats and seminar rooms.
- You explain complex ecological connections in a clear way.
- You guide group work on sustainable development topics.
- You track learning progress and adjust your methods.
- You connect with local initiatives and education providers.
Working conditions
You work at various outdoor locations, education centers, or seminar rooms. You are often active in environmental associations or municipal education offices.
Where to learn
- Stiftung SILVIVAJenatschstrasse 1, 8002 Zürich
Strengths
- Environmental expertise
- Strong communication skills
- Reliable organizational skills
- Creative method development
Trade-offs
- Weather dependency
- Administrative workload
- Emotional strain
- High flexibility
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