The Environmental Educator is a vital part of the Growing Gardens’ team. The Environmental Educator contributes to planning and teaching our dynamic farm-based programs including Field Trips, Class Visits, School Day Off Programs and Summer Camp. They participate in valuable training, gain hands-on experience, develop leadership and other essential skills. This position will also be working very closely with our Goat dairy learning about animal husbandry and being a lead educator in our Goats and Gardens Summer Camp. Other responsibilities include working on the farm and in the greenhouse and engaging the community in urban agriculture through gleaning, volunteer days and outreach.

Summary

Environmental Educator – Growing Gardens (March 2–October 30, 2026)
Growing Gardens is seeking a seasonal Environmental Educator to teach farm-based lessons, lead field trips and summer camps, support goat dairy programming, and engage the community in urban agriculture. This role includes hands-on teaching, curriculum development, fieldwork in the Children’s Peace Garden, and leading the Goats & Gardens Summer Camp. Training includes Ages & Stages, Love & Logic, and more. Compensation ranges from $20.50–$22.50/hr, depending on experience and Spanish language skills, with PTO, paid holidays, and additional farm benefits.

Qualifications:
Applicants must have 460+ hours of experience working with groups of youth (ages 4–18), prior outdoor teaching experience, the ability to work in all weather, strong communication skills, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively. Background check required. Bilingual applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.

Learn more:
Click here for the Full Job description:

https://growinggardens.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/2026-Environmental-Educator.docx.pdf

How to Apply:
Submit the online application here:
https://growinggardens.campintouch.com/ui/forms/application/staff/App

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, with interviews beginning the week of December 1. For questions, contact Megan Reynoso at mreynoso@growinggardens.org.

Compensation Information

Pay: $20.50 - $22.50 Depending on experience and Spanish language abilities Paid Time Off Benefits:

32 hrs of PTO for the season, in addition to 5 paid holidays. Paid Sick Leave accrues at a rate of 1 hour for every 30 hours worked, max of 48 hours.

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2026 Environmental Educator