Community Programs Coordinator

Organization

Environmental Volunteers

Job Posted

February 7, 2023

Job Category

Job Type

Job Duration

Job Compensation Type

Remote

No

Contact Name

Toby Goldberg

Contact Email

toby@environmentalvolunteers.org

Contact Phone

650-493-8000 ext 3

Location

Palo Alto, CA
United States
Environmental Volunteers is seeking an outgoing, creative candidate who enjoys working with diverse members of our community. Potential candidates should have some experience in Environmental Education, Curriculum Development, and/or Pubic Speaking, or a combination of comparable experience. Position will work closely with both our Education and Programs teams to create new opportunities to share our mission with the public.

Summary

The Community Programs Coordinator is the lead facilitator of our community program initiatives. This includes: 

  • Facilitating programs and events at the EcoCenter, our nature center in the Palo Alto Baylands;
  • Leading the organization’s strategic interest to engage diverse communities in programs and opportunities that support the mission of the organization;
  • Facilitate the training and coordinating of volunteer docents for all Community programs.
  • In collaboration with the Education team continue developing our series of hands-on multi-generational environmental education activities.

This position will require time spent at the EV offices at the EcoCenter and the South Bay office Santa Clara, and various other off-site locations; there will typically be some travel to off-site programs every week.

This position requires some schedule flexibility but generally will be Tuesday through Saturday. Exact hours will be determined by program schedule with occasional nights and Sundays with advance notice.

This position requires the ability to work on a computer, so sitting or standing for periods of time will be necessary. And working in a variety of program and group settings - desks, tables, outdoor etc. - with a variety of ages will also be required.

For full position details, please go to https://www.environmentalvolunteers.org/careers/.

Position is open until filled, but first review of applicants will begin March 1st.

Interested applicants should submit resume and cover letter to search@environmentalvolunteers.org.

Compensation Information

Salary range $58K-$62K, depending on experience.

Other Benefits: 100% company medical, dental and vision insurance; 15 days vacation + 15 days paid holidays.