Outdoor Educator

Position Description:

• Attend Open Space Education Program trainings and Division trainings
• Teach 2-part Farm in Your Neighborhood program for youth ages 10-14 at various City Community Centers and at Los Poblanos Fields Open Space.
• Teach 2-part Nature in Your Neighborhood program for youth ages 6-9 at various City Community Centers and at Elena Gallegos Open Space.
• Work as part of a team to implement various community events on public lands and public facilities.
• Prepare, organize, and re-inventory education materials and supplies.
• Work to ensure a safe and student-centered learning environment.
• Communicate effectively with co-workers, program participants and the general public.
• Other related duties as assigned by Education Supervisor.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Two years of college coursework
• Three years of outdoor recreation, education, school or community program experience
• Related education and experience may be interchangeable on a year-for-year basis
• Passion for the outdoors
• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds, work outdoors in various weather, and hike up to 1.5 miles a day

Requirements for Employment:

• Pass a background check and possess a valid driver’s license with clean driving record.
• Must have or be willing to obtain a New Mexico Driver’s License and City Operator’s Permit (COP) to be able to drive a City vehicle for program work.

Office location: Open Space Visitor Center, 6500 Coors NW, Albuquerque, NM 87120

Work location: Various public lands and community centers throughout Albuquerque

Schedule: Tuesday-Saturday, 7:30am-4:00pm (full time) or Tuesday-Friday, 7:30am-4:00pm (part-time)

Application deadline: open until filled

To apply, email resume and three references to:

Ellie Grisham, Open Space Education Coordinator at egrisham@cabq.gov

Questions: Email Ellie or call (505) 768-4959