SLEWS Program Coordinator

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Organization

Center for Land-Based Learning

Job Posted

March 2, 2023

Job Category

Job Type

Job Duration

Job Compensation Type

Remote

No

Careers

Contact Name

Allie Dumas

Contact Email

allie@landbasedlearning.org

Contact Phone

216-407-2151

Deadline to Apply

Location

Woodland, CA
United States
The SLEWS (Student and Landowner Education and Watershed Stewardship) Program, an award-winning environmental education program, engages California high school students and teachers in meaningful environmental stewardship that allows students to practice scientific skills, learn from natural resource professionals, and expand on classroom concepts, while accomplishing real habitat restoration projects on farms, ranches and open spaces. We strive to provide meaningful educational experiences while achieving the most effective ecological impact on the land. The coordinator must therefore have a strong background in, and passion for, experiential education, habitat restoration and program coordination. The SLEWS Program is just completing its 22nd year, and is just as relevant today as the year it was created.

Summary

The SLEWS Program
This position will be focused on the SLEWS Program within the Center for Land-Based Learning. The SLEWS (Student and Landowner Education and Watershed Stewardship) Program, an award-winning environmental education program, engages California high school students and teachers in meaningful environmental stewardship that allows students to practice scientific skills, learn from natural resource professionals, and expand on classroom concepts, while accomplishing real habitat restoration projects on farms, ranches and open spaces. We strive to provide meaningful educational experiences while achieving the most effective ecological impact on the land. The coordinator must therefore have a strong background in,and passion for, experiential education, habitat restoration and program coordination. The SLEWS Program is just completing its 22nd year, and is just as relevant today as the year it was created.

About the Center for Land-Based Learning
The Mission of the Center for Land-Based Learning is to inspire, educate, and cultivate future generations of farmers, agricultural leadersand natural resource stewards. We achieve this mission by providing experiential education programs for high school students (the SLEWS, Caring for our Watersheds, and FARMS Leadership Programs)  and a beginning farmer training and development program for adults (the California Farm Academy). These model programs provide hands-on experiences through which participants develop leadership skills and create connections to environmental, agricultural, and food system careers. Our programs span more than 30 California counties and reach over 2,000 people each year. 

For more information and to apply:

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Compensation Information

This is a 40 hour/week non-exempt position. Occasional evenings and weekends will be necessary. Range is from $25-$30/hour, commensurate with experience. This position includes medical, vision, and dental benefits, vacation, sick days, 12 paid holidays and 1 Floating Holiday. CLBL also provides the opportunity to enroll in Flexible Health Spending Accounts, supplemental insurance through Colonial Insurance, and 401(K)/Roth IRA options.