Bilingual (English/Spanish) Environmental Educator

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Facilitate interactive, inquiry-based environmental education programs to learners of all ages in multiple indoor and outdoor settings (in Spanish when needed)
• Assist with curriculum design, program promotion, pre-program communication, development of materials, and program evaluation. Translate materials, as needed
• Lead the development of culturally relevant and authentic relationships with Hispanic and Latine communities

Other Duties:

• Assist with other education programs and committees as needed 
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills and Experience required (unless otherwise noted):

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in natural resources, life sciences, environmental interpretation, education, or another related field 
• Fluent in English and Spanish (both spoken and written)
• Ability to foster meaningful, genuine connections with Hispanic and Latine communities
• Experience leading informal environmental education/interpretation programs with diverse audiences, especially children
• Excellent organizational, logistical, and time-management skills; able to handle multiple tasks and roles efficiently 
• Effective communication and customer service skills 
• Solid understanding of environmental education standards and philosophy
• Knowledge of (or willingness to learn) the natural history and identification of local bird species 
• Ability to clear state and federal background checks and drug screens.
• A valid U.S. driver’s license and reliable personal transportation
• Experience working with volunteers (preferred)
• Current CPR and First Aid Certification (preferred)

Physical Demands / Work Environment:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to work in a standard office setting, with sitting, standing, and viewing of computer
• Ability to lead groups of program participants in an outdoor setting 
• Mid-level stress
• May include lifting up to thirty (30) pounds of project equipment and supplies on an infrequent basis. Proper lifting techniques required

Material and Equipment Directly Used:

• Standard teaching equipment (e.g., binoculars, spotting scopes, bird mounts and biofacts)
• Standard office equipment (e.g., scanner, printer, and laptop)
• Standard software (e.g., Excel, Word, Google Suite, Active Network, Volgistics)

To Apply:

Please submit a one-page cover letter and resume in ONE document to applicants@birdconservancy.org with “Bilingual Environmental Educator” in the subject line. Applications will be accepted and reviewed until April 23. Preference is given to applications submitted before April 16.