Environmental Educator

Oxbow Education (“OxEd”) provides year-round farm-based agriculture and environmental education programming for kids aged 3 to 18 (and beyond) based out of our Organic Farm and Conservation Center located on the banks of the Snoqualmie River near Carnation, Washington (~25 miles east of Seattle). We are seeking an Environmental Educator to join our team to facilitate education program delivery during the program season (January through November), as well as support seasonal camp programs (during spring and summer camp program seasons), support the development of educational programming and facilitate activities for special events. This position would be a great fit for an energetic person with experience in outdoor education or children’s programming, a commitment to social, environmental and food justice, and a love of gardening and connecting children and families to their food through farm-based environmental education experiences. 

POSITION DETAILS 

The Environmental Educator position is year-round, Full-Time (40 hours per week).  The preferred starting date for this position is April 24th, 2023. The work schedule will be primarily Monday-Friday with occasional evening and weekend work, and some off-site work at our partner schools and organizational events.  The majority of work will be on-site at the farm (or otherwise in-person), with the option of remote work during the winter (“off-season”) or when site-based work and/or programming is not scheduled. 

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Environmental Education:  
  • Facilitation: Deliver environmental/agriculture education programs to all age groups, including on-farm programs, off-site programs at area schools and partner locations, public education, and seasonal festivals. Support camp programming by supervising 10-12 campers for 1 week of spring camp as group leader, and serving as guest activity facilitator, staff support and filling in as needed for camp group leaders during summer camp.  
  • Program Development: Collaborating with OxEd Staff (especially Education Specialist, Coordinator, and/or Assistant Manager) on the design, planning, and revision (as well as maintaining and organizing) of physical and digital educational programming resources and materials. 
• Farming and Gardening: Work alongside the Site Team and Garden Coordinators to assist with planting, sowing, weeding, mulching, harvesting, seed-saving and general maintenance and upkeep of OxEd program spaces, including assistance with care and maintenance of the 1-acre Kids’ Farm and Living Playground as needed. 

• Other Duties: Perform other tasks as assigned in support of all Oxbow program and business areas, including but not limited to special events, membership programs, support with seasonal staff training and curriculum development, and general operations.  

TO APPLY

Follow this link to apply online: https://oxbow.bamboohr.com/careers/67?source=aWQ9Mjc%3D

Please provide a cover letter, resume and contact information for at least 3 professional references.  Priority consideration will be given to applications received by ​Monday, April 10, 2023, however, we are accepting applications on a rolling basis until the position is filled.