Join our team at Florida Atlantic University as an Education/Training Specialist! We seek a passionate educator to lead environmental and STEM programs in South East Florida.

In this dynamic role, you will develop and implement programs and training for diverse audiences, from K-12 students to adults. This is more than a desk job—you'll lead hands-on, field-based activities and residential research institutes. We seek an experienced professional committed to inspiring the next generation of environmental leaders.

Enjoy a fulfilling career at a top-tier research university with a robust benefits package, including comprehensive health insurance, paid time off, and tuition assistance. Apply now!

Summary

Position Summary:

Summary of Responsibilities:

Developing, implementing, observing, and evaluating environmental training and educational programs.
Utilizing knowledge of teaching methodology and best practices in professional development to develop and deliver environmental education training programs for a variety of audiences.
Addressing needs related to environmental education, education, science, outdoor education, and STEM topics.
Training staff, teachers, graduate students, and K-12 students.
Conducting field-based work and student supervision in our residential research institutes.
Performing other job-related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Master's degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization; or bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization and two years of appropriate experience required.

College or Department:

College of Education: Pine Jog Environmental Education Center

Location:

Pine Jog Environmental Education Center

Work Days and Hours:

8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., Monday - Friday.

Application Deadline:

2025-09-08

Special Instructions to Applicant:

APPLICATION DOCUMENTS REQUIRED:
Resume
Cover letter

OFFICIAL SEALED TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED:
Final candidate will be required to have official, sealed transcripts and original NACES evaluation, if applicable, sent from their educational institution to Human Resources prior to the start of employment.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENINGS REQUIRED:
Selected candidates must successfully complete and pass all employment screenings prior to the start of employment. Employment screenings may include a criminal background check (level I and level II), motor vehicle check, credit check, reference checks, alcohol, and drug screening check.

REQUEST FOR ACCOMMODATIONS:
Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodations may contact the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX at 561-297-3004 or send an email at accommodate@fau.edu. To contact Human Resources, please call 561-297-3057. For communication assistance call 7-1-1.

Compensation Information

Salary: $50,000.00 per year.

FAU Benefits and Perks

If Benefits & Perks are important to you, then FAU is the place to be! Working at FAU has its perks! In addition to helping drive change and having a positive impact by supporting our students, staff, and faculty, FAU offers:

Excellent benefit packages including Medical (PPO/HMO $50 per month single & $180 per month family), Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending plans, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and much more.
State retirement options including tax-deferred annuities and Roth 403(b) plans.
State employees Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.
Sick Leave Pool Program.
Paid time off (eligible employees) including vacation and sick leave, 1 personal day, 9 paid holidays, and paid winter break (at President’s discretion).
Paid Community Engagement Volunteer Service Day
Employee Educational Scholarship Program (EESP) for eligible Staff/Faculty - Tuition assistance after 6 months of full-time employment. For in-unit faculty, the EESP program may be extended to spouses and dependent children (eligibility rules apply).

For details on FAU's amazing offers visit us at https://www.fau.edu/hr/benefits/index.php

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