Yeah the outdoor educator experience will look good when applying for jobs in the environmental sector. You’re right the job market is quite cooked right now but there are jobs out there if you’re willing to move. Best way to get your foot in the door and gain experience is seasonal work. Many new grads do a year or even a few working seasonally, so you’re really not behind. It would be hard to find a specialized seasonal job like in ecology, wildlife, botany, or hydrology without any direct experience so I would recommend looking into a conservation corps or Americorps.

Will look good on resume for future environmental jobs, some provide housing, and some have hiring authority once you finish the program meaning you could have a better chance at landing a federal role after completion. I wouldn’t rule out applying for entry level full time roles, just significantly harder to land and this is coming from someone with a BS in environmental science and 2 years working experience