Environmental Educator

Organization

Taproot Farm & Environmental Education Center

Job Posted

August 23, 2024

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Remote

No

Contact Email

info@taprootnh.org

Location

Lancaster, NH
United States
Located in the beautiful White Mountains region of northern New Hampshire, our agricultural and ecological based education programs are at the heart of our mission where we aim to engage learners of all ages by encouraging discovery, inspiring curiosity, and nurturing relationships.

Summary

We are looking for a flexible, community-oriented, energetic, enthusiastic, and caring individual to join our team as our environmental educator. With a focus on food systems and the environment, our education programs aim to get children outside engaging with nature, growing food, and building community. Through our weekly school outreach programs, after school, and community programs, our environmental educator will develop and lead programs that are immersive and connect learners of all ages to the land, to their food, and to each other. Please find the full job description and how to apply at our website

Compensation Information

This position is a part-time, hourly position starting at 28-32 hours/week with a starting hourly rate of $17/hour with the potential to grow to 40 hours/week. Taproot uses a 90-day training timeframe followed by an evaluation for all new employees to ensure a good fit overall. Upon the successful training period, the employee will be eligible to receive the following benefits:

- Paid Time Off

- 10 paid Holidays

- 15% off retail items at the Marketplace and a house account up to $250.00

- community garden plot

- discount on education programs for household members