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Job Posted
September 25, 2023
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Remote
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Contact Name
Liz Yerian
Contact Email
Liz@discoverelc.org
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Location
United States
Summary
Position Description - Environmental Educator
Hourly, non-exempt - Generally M-F but also weekends and evenings as needed (Flexibility goes both ways)
Detailed Duties and Responsibilities -
- Coordinate, plan, and teach a variety of on campus environmental education programs (school trips, camps, homeschool groups, toddlers, teens, adults, off campus school and community outreach, festivals etc.)
- Develop, conduct and train others to lead eco-tours (pontoon, canoe, kayak, nature, plant and bird walks)
- Participate in public speaking opportunities in the community on educational topics.
- Provide environmental education content for various products including newsletters, social media, donor development, etc.
- Ensure that the ELC campus Interpretive Plan is used throughout the campus, including signage and exhibits.
- Advise staff on environmental issues such as conservation, facilities best practices.
- Help train volunteers on education content and interpretive skills.
- Develop, plan, and implement tour programs.
- Provide guided campus tours as needed.
- Audit/Train volunteers as needed.
- Identify, coordinate, and plan events or programs with partner organizations.
- Maintain education metrics.
- Help apply for and manage ELC grants, in coordination with the Finance Manager and Operations Manager
- Assist with inventory management, including education supplies.
- Chair ELC event committees.
- Assist with development tasks as needed, such as help with annual benefit and donor stewardship related to education.
- Keep education areas organized.
- Maintain Education Procedures in Operations Manual.
- Evaluate and update an annual plan for education and outreach programs
- Able to back-up - Other Environmental Educators, Guest Services, Volunteer Coordinator, aquarist
- Other tasks as needed.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities - Florida ecosystems (flora and fauna, specifically coastal); lesson creation and teaching ability; public speaking; good with children; ability to withstand outdoor environment; lesson plan creation and implementation, fiscal knowledge about programs profitability. Good physical condition needed to be able to lift and carry bins, use wagons to move gear, be part of a two person team to move canoes and kayaks.
Equipment Used in Job - computer and software, walkie talkies, AV equipment, technology and educational supplies used for specific programming.
Software - Outlook, Google Suite, Canva, Social Media, Wix (basic website updates)
Education, Certifications Required - Bachelors in Ecology, Environmental Sciences, Teaching or related field preferred. Lifeguard certification preferred. First Aid, CPR, AED,
Other hiring conditions (background check, etc., licensure) - background check; Level 2 screening (fingerprinting) through the school district.
Compensation Information
Pay range $16-20 per hour, non-exempt.