Environmental Educator

Primary Responsibilities

• Prepare and lead lessons at designated program sites, including schools in Harlem, Washington Heights, and Brooklyn
• Ensure that education and stewardship equipment is accounted for and in working condition
• Work with Research Program Manager to modify lesson plans and slides
• Supervise students of various ages in outdoor programming to ensure their safety and successful completion of field-based activities
• Work with classroom teachers, as needed, to design programs to meet classroom learning goals
• Organize and manage community and student-led street cleanups
• Perform horticultural maintenance of green infrastructure assets, including rain gardens, school gardens, pollinator gardens, and green streets 
• Oversee the collection and management of GIS data within the ArcGIS suite, including Field Maps, Survey123, ArcGIS Online, Dashboards, and StoryMap
• Mentor students in data and media collection methods for environmental research
• The candidate will be instrumental in expanding our programs to the Bronx and communities along the Harlem River.

Desired Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in environmental science, environmental studies, ecology, geography, education, or related field and at least one (1) year of experience in education or working with middle and/or high school students, OR a combination of education and relevant experience that demonstrates the ability to work in classrooms and in the field with diverse groups of students
• Experience using GIS tools, or a willingness to learn quickly 
• Ability to work within a team-oriented environment, as well as independently
• Knowledge of New York City’s environments, culture, geography, and history
• Passion for the outdoors and grassroots activism
• Able to lift and carry up to 30lbs and are comfortable working outdoors 
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills to help interpret science concepts and to coordinate with others
• Creative, strategic, and analytical thinker with the ability to manage multiple projects and wear different “hats”