Environmental Educator

Environmental Educator Major Job Duties

• Teaching Children’s Peace Garden Programming
  •  Teach the following topics to school age groups: plant life cycles, planting and garden care, insects, pollination, beekeeping, composting, animal husbandry, healthy eating and much more!
  • Lead Field Trips, Classroom Visits, School Days Off, After School Garden Club and Summer Camps in the Children’s Peace Garden independently and with a co-instructor
  • Co-instructor for our Goats and Gardens summer camp. 
  • Act as a responsible, positive role model for all youth participants.
  • Assist with education administration tasks.
• Work a weekly goat shift during the spring and fall and work daily with the goats during the summer for Goats and Gardens summer camp
• Engage with community members during outreach events that take place on and off the farm throughout the year 
• Develop farm-based curriculum that aligns with CO state science standards and comprehensive health standards for nutrition education
• Assist in trainings for seasonal Environmental Education Interns
• Participate in field work in our Children’s Peace Garden and supporting our growers with CSA harvests.

Structure of Position:

• Spring (March 11th - May 31st): 30 hours/week
• Summer (June 3rd - August 9th): 40 hours/week
  • There is no Summer Camp the week of July 1st - 5th. During this week, staff will work 2 days, July 1st & 2nd (week’s pay will include 2 days of work and July 4th paid holiday)
• Fall (August 12th - November 1st): 30 hours/week
• Hours primarily take place during weekdays, however there is some evening and weekend work required.

Required Qualifications

• The candidate must have at least 460 hours of verifiable experience working with school-age children aged 4-18 in groups of four or more. Babysitting hours cannot be counted. 
• Prior experience teaching youth in an outdoor environment.
• Ability to work outside in all weather conditions.
• Ability to serve as a mature, healthy role model for youth.
• Self-motivated team player with ability to meet deadlines, remain flexible and adjust to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work effectively and efficiently independent of supervision.
• Responsibility, reliability, and organizational skills.
• Ability to pass a background check.
• Bilingual applicants will be compensated on the higher end of pay range.

Additional Benefits of working with Growing Gardens:

• 50% off all produce at the farmstand (June - October) and access to free produce as the season permits
• 50% off all plants and seeds at Growing Gardens’ Plant Sale.
• Discounted Pro Deals on outdoor gear
• Friendly environment with a committed, passionate community.
• Develop marketable leadership and management skills.
• Access to in-person and online courses taught by Growing Gardens staff.

Candidates from minority or marginalized groups or with multicultural backgrounds or experience are especially encouraged to apply. Growing Gardens is dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity. We actively foster an environment that is free of racism, discrimination, bias, and harassment; where all individuals are treated with dignity, safety and respect.

To apply:

Follow this link for our online application. If the link does not work, copy the url code below into your web browser.

https://growinggardens.campintouch.com/ui/forms/application/staff/App

Applications are accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis. We recommend getting your application in as soon as possible for full consideration.  Position will remain open until filled. 

For any questions, contact Megan Reynoso at mreynoso@growinggardens.org