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Explore Ecology Environmental Education Program (North and South County)
Environmental Educator
Full Time and Part Time
An Environmental Educator’s primary role is to conduct field trips and in-class lessons focusing on water quality and waste reduction, and to educate and inspire the next generation of elementary-aged environmental stewards.
Main duties include: leading field trips and in-class lessons, data tracking and reporting, maintaining teaching supplies and field trip sites, educational event preparation and implementation, and more as assigned. The Environmental Educator reports to the Environmental Education Program Coordinator.
Pay and Benefits
Hourly Pay: $17-$18 per hour
Annual pay increase opportunity and bonuses based on performance
Full-Time Employees: 30–40 hours per week
Health benefits include: Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
2 weeks per year of paid vacation
9 days per year of sick time
8 paid holidays per year
Role and Responsibilities
Lead environmental education lessons, both on school campuses and at various field trip sites
Drive to various school and field trip sites located throughout Santa Barbara County
Perform administrative duties related to tracking of student performance and teacher satisfaction
Track litter cleanup data during certain lessons and events
Assist and support the Coordinator in marketing and scheduling lessons and field trips
Maintain all teaching kits in a well-stocked and clean condition
Staff occasional evening and weekend special events
Additional administrative roles as assigned
Work Environment
Position is in-person, with the option to work remote as appropriate for certain administrative portions of the job
Standing, bending, and stooping, for extended periods of time (up to 8 hours)
Extensive contact with the public and children
Walking and climbing as required
Unassisted heavy lifting (up to 30 lbs)
Scheduling
Full-Time and part-time opportunities available: 20–40 hours per week
Must be able to work occasional evenings and weekends (Saturday and/or Sunday), as scheduled
Additional Qualifications and Education Requirements
A degree in Environmental Education, Environmental Studies, Resource Conservation, related field or equivalent experience and/or experience working in a school setting or leading groups of students ages 5-13
Must pass LiveScan (fingerprint background check) and TB test
Self-starter, motivated to lead an innovative environmental education program and inspire the school community to follow through with techniques learned during the presentations
Excellent written and oral communication skills (Spanish language skills desirable)
Highly organized and able to manage multiple responsibilities
Excellent rapport with children; experience with primary school setting, including a familiarity with curricular standards, and classroom activities
Ability to supervise and engage small and large groups of elementary students
Comfortable working from multiple locations and traveling between job sites and Explore Ecology offices
Able to provide prompt transportation within Santa Barbara County and provide proof of insurance
Proficient in Microsoft Office, Google Suite, e-mail and internet (daily access to email, Google Calendar, and Google Drive)
Ability to attend regular staff meetings
Ability to commit at least 30 (full-time) or 20 (part-time) hours per week, including occasional weekends
Preferred Skills and Characteristics
Environmental knowledge of waste reduction, water quality, and composting systems with an understanding of how environmental issues and ecology are related
Strong teaching skills and experience in conducting in-class presentations to groups of elementary-aged students
Excellent administrative and data entry skills: accurate, detail oriented, organized, time efficient, self-directed, able to multitask
Ability to be flexible and work both independently and as a team
Quick to learn multiple environmental lesson presentations
Excellent interpersonal skills; able to work with coworkers and students of diverse backgrounds
About Explore Ecology
Explore Ecology is a Santa Barbara based non-profit organization that educates over 38,000 children a year, inspiring them to engage with the natural world, think critically, and experience the value of environmental stewardship. Explore Ecology programs include the Art From Scrap Creative ReUse Store, Environmental Education Program, Watershed Resource Center, and School Gardens Program. While Explore Ecology is based in Santa Barbara, we serve schools throughout Santa Barbara County and encourage applicants from throughout the county!
Explore Ecology actively promotes an environment of respect, diversity, equity, and inclusion. We support all employees regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, age, race, ethnic origin, color, religion, national origin, creed, marital status, disabled veteran status, or the presence of any sensory, mental, and/or physical disability that does not inhibit the performance of the specific core tasks of this position.
Underrepresented people are less likely to apply unless they meet 100% of a job's requirements. We believe in hiring people, not checklists, and encourage you to apply even if you do not check all of the boxes.
To view more open positions at Explore Ecology, please visit our website: https://exploreecology.org/get-involved/job-listings/