Garden Educator

Apply Online at https://hurricaneisland.bamboohr.com/careers

The Hurricane Island Center for Science and Leadership (Hurricane Island) is seeking a Garden Educator for the 2024 season. This island-based position supports daily operations on Hurricane Island and is integral to the goal of creating sustainable food system practices and engaging in our educational programming. The primary responsibilities of this position are the operational management of the vegetable and perennial gardens, integration of island-grown food into Hurricane’s kitchen, and facilitating place-based sustainable food and compost system education for island participants. 

This position also collaborates with our Research and Island Operations teams. The Garden Educator will work closely with the Director of Education, Assistant Director of Education, and Education team in creating and delivering lesson plans, facilitating participant service work in the gardens, and supporting student’s independent research projects and innovations. 

During the summer season (June-August) the Garden Educator will work closely with a Sustainability Steward, whose primary responsibility will be designing and leading garden lessons, and managing, enhancing, and educating students in our compost systems. The Garden Educator is expected to integrate into the day-to-day operations of the island and help Hurricane Island maintain our collaborative and intentional community. A successful candidate must be well-organized, flexible, and able to function in a dynamic working environment.

Apply Online at https://hurricaneisland.bamboohr.com/careers