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Job Posted
February 6, 2023
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Contact Name
Maia Dean
Contact Email
mdean@cbwcd.org
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Location
United States
Summary
ABOUT THE DISTRICT
Chino Basin Water Conservation District (District) and the associated Waterwise Community Center are recognized throughout the state as an innovative, fast paced, energetic, and effective water conservation organization. The District is dedicated to the protection of the Chino Groundwater Basin to ensure that the current and future water needs of the region will be met. Its core business is two-pronged: (1) increase water supply through groundwater percolation; and (2) decrease water demand through conservation education, workforce training, and services. Through the Waterwise Community Center, the District provides no cost programs, services, demonstration landscapes, and resources to audiences of all ages and backgrounds to cultivate a community-wide conservation ethic and build regional capacity for water resilience.
ABOUT THE POSITION
Under the administrative direction of the Community Programs Manager, the Programs Educator is responsible for curriculum development and instruction to K-12 and higher education students related to water conservation, watershed sciences, and sustainable landscaping both at the Waterwise Community Center and at sites across the region. Related responsibilities include promoting landscaping best practices, conducting public outreach and education activities, supporting homeowner and professional landscaping classes, and general administrative tasks as needed.
Primary duties include, but are not limited to the following:
- Utilize place-based experiential and inquiry-based environmental education best practices to teach K-12 students about water conservation, watershed science and landscaping in a classroom, field, and garden-based setting.
- Under limited supervision, take responsibility for coordinating programs such as field trips, contests, Earth Day, volunteer programs, community events, or other education efforts as needed. This may include scheduling and promoting field trips, professional development trainings, workshops, and/or community events, and tracking supply inventory, budgets, invoices, and program effectiveness indicators.
- Mentor volunteers and support student-led community service projects.
- Support District outreach by preparing materials and staffing informational booths at conferences and other public events.
Click here for complete job description and to apply: Community Programs Educator II
Compensation Information
The position offers a competitive salary with a highly attractive benefits package. This is an hourly/non-exempt position with a starting hourly rate based on the competitive labor market and the successful candidate’s qualifications.
The salary rage for this position is $25.96 - $34.06 hourly/ $53,992 - $70,842 annually
RETIREMENT: The District contracts with the California Public Employee’s Retirement System (CalPERS) for retirement benefits. For applicants in CalPERS prior to January 2013, the retirement formula is 2.0% @ 60 and the District pays the employee portion of the CalPERS benefit. For applicants not in CalPERS prior to January 2013, the retirement formula is 2.0% at 62 and the employee pays the employee portion of the CalPERS benefit. This is provided for full-time and part-time staff working at least 1,000 hours per year.
MEDICAL/DENTAL/VISION: The District offers medical, vision, and dental benefits for staff and their families. The District provides up to $1,860 per month for medical, vision, and dental insurance for full-time employees.
LIFE AND AD&D INSURANCE: Life insurance is 100% paid by the District, providing $50,000 for full-time staff, with an additional Accidental Death and Dismemberment coverage available at employees’ expense.
LONG/SHORT TERM DISABILITY: Long and short-term disability insurance is 100% paid by the District for full-time staff.
HOLIDAYS: The District observes 12 paid holidays throughout the year.
BILINGUAL PAY: Employees who pass a bilingual certification test receive $50.00 monthly for the ability to speak and understand a second language.