Preschool Education Coordinator

Essential Functions

Facilitate Keystone Nature Preschool                                                               Estimated 70% of time 

• Plan, promote, and facilitate NSEA’s Keystone Nature Preschool
  • Recruit, train, supervise, and evaluate Preschool Lead Teachers
  • Communicate with parents/guardians of students and maintain records through registration software.
  • Create engaging newsletters and coordinate and plan bi-annual family-engagement events for parents/guardians
  • Support children’s development with bi-annual family check-ins 

Facilitate Camp Keystone Programming                                                        Estimated 20% of time 

• Plan, promote, and facilitate NSEA’s Camp Keystone summer camp program.
• Recruit, train, supervise, and evaluate Camp Educators facilitating Camp Keystone, and provide administrative support.
• Communicate with parents/guardians of campers and maintain camper records through registration software.
• Create engaging newsletters and outreach content for parents/guardians and to share externally

Facilitate Students for Salmon Programming                                           Estimated 5% of the time 

• Facilitate occasional fourth grade Students for Salmon Programming, including in-classroom lessons and field programming.
• Support the collection and maintenance of program data, including photos and restoration data. 

Organization and Program Support                                                                  Estimated 5% of time 

• Support additional Education efforts as needed, including teacher workshops and new program initiatives. 
• Provide support to other programming efforts, cross training in respective programs, including assisting in Stream Stewards and Salmon Discovery programming.
• Table at outreach booths, assist in the production of outreach materials, conduct public presentations, update social media feeds, and assist with NSEA and community events. 
• Attend staff meetings, board meetings, retreats, and NSEA events, as needed. 
• Assist in maintenance, organization, and upkeep of program supplies, files, and vehicles. 
• Other duties as assigned. 

Required Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field
• Two years’ work experience with preschool aged youth
• Professional and effective written and oral communication skills
• Experience maintaining a functional office environment
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Adobe suite, and databases
• Passion for NSEA’s mission in local salmon recovery; enthusiastic and energetic
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and in a collaborative environment
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record for the past three years

Preferred Qualifications 

• Experience working outdoors with preschool aged youth 
• Skills and knowledge of preschool development and utilizing emergent learning curriculum 
• Working knowledge of Pacific salmon and Northwest natural history 
• Work experience at a nonprofit 

Working Conditions

Physical requirements of this job include being able to type and utilize a computer, work outdoors in all types of weather, and lift up to 40 lb. Movements include bending, sitting, standing, and walking on uneven terrain for 6-8 hours.

Typical work hours are Monday through Friday, 40 hours per week with some flexibility in scheduled hours and hybrid work options. 

The position is approximately 60% field-based and 40% office-based but varies based on the season. Work weeks fluctuate and will include weekend and evening events. 

Application deadline 
Position is open until filled; application deadline is July 24th 2026. To apply, email a cover letter and resume as one combined pdf document to Sarah Brown at sbrown@n-sea.org 

Position start date is either August 17th or 24th