Seasonal Outdoor Educator

Brooklyn Bridge Park Conservancy has worked for over 35 years to bring Brooklyn Bridge Park to life. Now an essential supporter, the Conservancy serves as the Park’s main programming partner. Through a yearly line-up of hundreds of free and low-cost cultural, recreational, and educational events, our programs help the Park reach its full potential as a dynamic and vibrant public space for all. Since 2000, over 1.8 million visitors have enjoyed the Conservancy’s free, public programs in Brooklyn Bridge Park.

The Conservancy’s Education Program is dedicated to teaching people of all ages and backgrounds about Brooklyn Bridge Park’s unique built and natural environment.  We aim to create diverse and experiential programming that will inspire stewardship and life-long learning. In our school and camp programs, we use the park as a laboratory for hands-on investigation and incorporate inquiry-based and experiential learning into STEAM lessons that focus on the park’s ecology, history and design.    

The Seasonal Educator will help facilitate education programs for Trail Blazers campers in Brooklyn Bridge Park with guidance of an experienced co-teacher. Camp groups are grades K-5 and are grouped by age. This position is estimated to be 28 hours/week, with a start date in June. Resumes will be reviewed on a rolling basis, until the position is filled. Preference will be given to those who are available to work weekends on occasion to help with additional public programs.

SEASONAL EDUCATOR DESCRIPTION

• Responsible for co-teaching summer outdoor environmental education classes in fully outdoors Brooklyn Bridge Park. Class topics include marine science, ecology, geology, sustainability, and history of the Brooklyn Bridge.  
• Work with fellow educators to plan and refine curriculum for camp programs
• Work with fellow educators to prep and organize teaching materials for camp programs
• Act as general support to the Education Department as new goals and initiatives arise
• Capacity to confidently and accurately enact Conservancy safety procedures required by staff, program partners and program participants
• Effectively communicate and work directly with Park Operations if needed to successfully facilitate programs.
• Interface with and respond to questions from learners and park visitors of all ages.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Degree in or currently studying environmental education, with a strong passion for developing as an educator
• Dependability and flexibility required
• Knowledge of marine science, urban ecology, and/or sustainability
• Experience and/or comfort in working with children, including ESL and special needs students
• Deep commitment to positive youth development and willingness to interact with the general public
• Self-starter with positive, can-do attitude and ability to communicate effectively
• Capability to work outdoors in all weather conditions, as well as the ability to perform physical labor (able to lift 40 pounds, regularly) and perform work at the natural shore line and on unstable ground 
• Spanish proficiency preferred, but not required

COMPENSATION

$20 per hour.

This position is estimated to be 28 hours/week, with a start date in June. The role will be on a Tues-Friday schedule, working 8am-4pm.

TO APPLY

Please send your cover letter and resume as a single PDF file to education@brooklynbridgepark.org.  Please include “Part-time Educator” – [YOUR NAME]” as your subject line.

Application Deadline: April 15, 2023

Brooklyn Bridge Park Conservancy provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Committed to an inclusive and equitable work environment, BIPOC candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.