Environmental Educator

Position Description -  Environmental Educator

Hourly, non-exempt - Generally M-F but also weekends and evenings as needed (Flexibility goes both ways)

Detailed Duties and Responsibilities - 

• Coordinate, plan, and teach a variety of on campus environmental education programs (school trips, camps, homeschool groups, toddlers, teens, adults, off campus school and community outreach, festivals etc.)
• Develop, conduct and train others to lead eco-tours (pontoon, canoe, kayak, nature, plant and bird walks) 
• Participate in public speaking opportunities in the community on educational topics.
• Provide environmental education content for various products including newsletters, social media, donor development, etc.
• Ensure that the ELC campus Interpretive Plan is used throughout the campus, including signage and exhibits. 
• Advise staff on environmental issues such as conservation, facilities best practices.
• Help train volunteers on education content and interpretive skills. 
• Develop, plan, and implement tour programs. 
• Provide guided campus tours as needed.
• Audit/Train volunteers as needed.
• Identify, coordinate, and plan events or programs with partner organizations.
• Maintain education metrics.
• Help apply for and manage ELC grants, in coordination with the Finance Manager and Operations Manager
• Assist with inventory management, including education supplies.
• Chair ELC event committees.
• Assist with development tasks as needed, such as help with annual benefit and donor stewardship related to education.
• Keep education areas organized.
• Maintain Education Procedures in Operations Manual. 
• Evaluate and update an annual plan for education and outreach programs
• Able to back-up - Other Environmental Educators, Guest Services, Volunteer Coordinator, aquarist 
• Other tasks as needed. 

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities - Florida ecosystems (flora and fauna, specifically coastal); lesson creation and teaching ability; public speaking; good with children; ability to withstand outdoor environment; lesson plan creation and implementation, fiscal knowledge about programs profitability. Good physical condition needed to be able to lift and carry bins, use wagons to move gear, be part of a two person team to move canoes and kayaks. 

Equipment Used in Job - computer and software, walkie talkies, AV equipment, technology and educational supplies used for specific programming.

Software - Outlook, Google Suite, Canva, Social Media, Wix (basic website updates)

Education, Certifications Required - Bachelors in Ecology, Environmental Sciences, Teaching or related field preferred. Lifeguard certification preferred. First Aid, CPR, AED,

Other hiring conditions (background check, etc., licensure) - background check; Level 2 screening (fingerprinting) through the school district.