[CLOSED] Education Associate

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Save Our Shores

Job Posted

February 28, 2024

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Location

345 Lake Ave Suite A
Santa Cruz, CA
United States
Join our education team! The Education Associate’s primary duties include delivering engaging, hands-on environmental education lessons and activities during the Junior Sanctuary Stewards afterschool program in the Monterey Bay area and assisting with other Save Our Shores education programs as needed. These programs aim to connect youth with local coastal and marine environments, introduce them to marine science concepts, and empower them to participate in ocean stewardship.

Summary

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Deliver educational lessons, activities, and field trips to students in grades K-12 in the Monterey Bay region independently and in partnership with other staff.
  • Maintain educational supplies, coordinating with other staff to ensure supplies are shared, and preparing and replacing supplies before and after events.
  • Correspond with a diverse range of external program partners.
  • Track and enter program data in the database.

Other Duties

  • Support other public programs as needed, including but not limited to beach cleanups, outreach events, advocacy events, and others.
  • Support the facilitation of community programs.
  • Collaborate with other team members and departments on special projects as needed.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: 

  • Special consideration for Spanish speaking bilingual applicants.
  • Interest or background in marine science, environmental science, education, and/or related fields.
  • Interest or background in the field of environmental education (EE) and/or working with youth in outdoor settings.
  • Possession of or willingness to obtain First Aid and CPR certification.
  • Familiarity with the Monterey Bay region and local marine conservation issues.
  • Experience using Microsoft Office and Google Suite programs.
  • Strong team player, flexible, and willingness to work with others and independently.
  • Possess strong communication skills, including verbal and written communication.

This Position Requires: 

  • Driving throughout the Monterey Bay region and transporting supplies (such as educational or cleanup materials that may be sandy and dirty); this mileage is reimbursable.
  • Completion of a background check and fingerprinting process.
  • Working on 2-3 miles of sandy beaches, and uneven ground. 
  • Transporting materials and supplies to/from field sites.

Save Our Shores is an equal opportunity employer and dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination and equal opportunity for all employees and qualified applicants. Applications are strongly encouraged from people of color, people from low-income backgrounds, immigrants, LGBTQ+ people, people who are differently abled, and bilingual and bicultural people.

These duties, dates, and descriptions are subject to change.

Compensation Information

Pay: $20.00 - $21.50 based on experience

Status: Seasonal part time position, 20 hours per week (nonexempt).  Compensation is hourly, and includes paid sick leave.

Schedule: The person in this position will be available and willing to work 20 hours per week for the position term. Schedule will vary depending on programmatic needs but will primarily be Monday through Friday with some weekend, evening, and holiday work required as needed.

Position Term: Immediate – December 20th, 2024 (position has potential to be extended based on funding)

Location: Santa Cruz, California - Hybrid position: combination of office, field, and remote work.