Virginia Association for Environmental Education is seeking a part-time Certification Program Coordinator to support and grow Virginia’s Environmental Education Certification Program and Guidelines for Excellence Program. This role is ideal for someone passionate about environmental education who enjoys working with adult learners, coordinating programs, and supporting professional learning across the state.

Summary

The Virginia Association for Environmental Education (VAEE), a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization, is looking for an enthusiastic part-time Certification Program Coordinator who is passionate about environmental education in Virginia and will oversee the Environmental Education Certification Program and the Guidelines for Excellence Program. VAEE is a professional network that empowers and uplifts educators with the tools they need to support equitable outdoor access, environmental literacy, and environmental justice. We do this through our annual conference, outreach and engagement, our certification program, networking, multi-sector collaboration, and by supporting school programs and curricula. We believe in an environmentally literate, resilient, and equitable Virginia.

The Certification Program Coordinator will oversee the Environmental Education Certification Program and the Guidelines for Excellence Program. The Certification Program Coordinator will report to the Executive Director.

This position is remote. The remote location must be within Virginia. This position requires occasional statewide travel to facilitate workshops, and statewide travel once or twice a year, including VAEE's Annual Conference and potentially an in-person board retreat. Mileage will be reimbursed at the federal rate; travel time is compensable. Overnight travel requires prior approval.

Candidates in this role would be expected to pursue their certification with support from the organization.

This position will be open for applications from Wednesday, March 18, through Wednesday, April 15. Application review will begin on Wednesday, April 1. To apply, please read through the form thoroughly and submit your application information, as well as brief essay questions.

Compensation Information

This is a part-time position that averages 20 hours a week, but please note that hours may fluctuate. Occasional weeks with more than 29 hours may be agreed upon ahead of time.

Pay rate is $22-$26 per hour, commensurate with experience.
- If you are interested in pursuing qualifications to facilitate or you are already qualified to facilitate a workshop, you will be compensated at the facilitator rate of $30/hour.
  - Hours spent facilitating a workshop do not count towards the 20 hours per week.
Paid professional development and associated travel expenses are covered by VAEE as funds are available.

This position does not include health insurance or retirement benefits.

This position offers paid leave.