Environmental Education Fellow (12 months)

Review of applications begins Mon, April 22. Read the full job description and apply.
 

Responsibilities

• Participate in the fellowship aspect of the position, including goal setting, evaluations, training, and networking opportunities.
• Instruct environmental education curriculum to visiting students, including school year programming and summer day camps.
• Participate in the instruction of CSB/SJU students through established connections with academic departments.
• Offer informational, seasonal programming on topics of local natural history for Outdoor U members and interested community members.
• Collaborate with the Assistant Director of PreK-12 Environmental Education in expanding existing curriculum and developing new programming.
• Maintain equipment and supplies for educational, scientific, and environmental activities..   
• Provide direction and training to student employees and volunteers assisting with the education programs. 
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Outdoor U Director.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Arts or Sciences degree, with preferred major in a related field.
• Demonstrated ability to teach environmental education to diverse audiences on a daily basis.
• Experience teaching elementary aged students (preK-5th grade). 
• Ability to work with culturally and economically diverse audiences.
• Commitment to increase skills and knowledge of environmental education through workshops, seminars, classes, and on-the-job training as provided during the Fellowship.
• Working knowledge of, or willingness to learn, regional flora, fauna, and ecosystems.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Interpersonal relations skills to build collaborative relationships and work effectively as part of the Outdoor U team in providing a high level of customer service.
• Ability to work independently.
• Strong computer skills with ability to utilize multiple programs and applications.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including occasional nights and weekends.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to work indoors and outdoors in variable weather conditions. 
• Ability to walk for extended distances on variable terrain. 
• Ability to lift/move equipment up to 40 lbs.
• Must hold valid driver's license and complete institutional defensive driving program.