Environmental Educator

Explore Ecology

Environmental Education Program

Environmental Educator

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Explore Ecology Environmental Education Program (South County: Santa Barbara & Goleta)

Environmental Educator I or II

Full Time

Job Summary

An Environmental Educator’s primary role is to conduct field trips and in-class lessons focusing on water quality and waste reduction, and to educate and inspire the next generation of elementary-aged environmental stewards. The Environmental Educator reports to the Environmental Education Program Coordinator.

Must pass LiveScan (fingerprint background check) and TB test. Must be able to provide prompt transportation within Santa Barbara County and provide proof of insurance.

Role and Responsibilities

Educator I

• Lead environmental education lessons, both on school campuses and at various field trip sites
• Drive to schools and field trip sites located throughout Santa Barbara County
• Lead public litter cleanups 3–5 times per year
• Track litter cleanup data during certain lessons and events
• Maintain all teaching kits in a well-stocked and clean condition
• Staff occasional evening and weekend special events
• Assist and support the Coordinator in marketing lessons and field trips
• Additional administrative roles as assigned

Educator II

all tasks listed above, including:

• Represent the organization through specialty programs in collaboration with our community partners
• Assist the Coordinator with scheduling lessons and field trips
• Maintain the lesson database and utilize the data in collaboration with other programs, as needed
• Support the Coordinator in report and grant writing

Work Environment

• In-person, with the option to work remote, as assigned
• Standing, bending, and stooping, for extended periods of time (up to 8 hours)
• Extensive contact with the public and children
• Walking and climbing as required
• Unassisted heavy lifting (up to 30 lbs)

Scheduling

• Available 30–40 hours per week, including school hours (M-F, 8am-3pm)
• Must be able to work occasional evenings and weekends (Saturday and/or Sunday), as scheduled
• Must be able to attend weekly staff meetings

Required Skills

Educator I

• Self-starter, highly organized and able to manage multiple responsibilities
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to supervise and engage small and large groups of elementary students
• Comfortable working from multiple locations and traveling between job sites
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Google Suite

Educator II

all tasks listed above, including:

• Excellent rapport with children; including a familiarity with curriculum standards, and classroom activities
• Excellent administrative and data entry skills, experience with data management
• Strong teaching skills and experience in conducting in-class presentations to groups of 20-30 elementary-aged students
• Experience with teaching according to NGSS, including ability to design curriculum

Highly Desirable Skills

• Environmental knowledge of waste reduction, water quality, and composting systems with an understanding of how environmental issues and ecology are related
• Ability to be flexible and work both independently and as a team
• Quick to learn multiple environmental lesson presentations
• Excellent interpersonal skills; able to work with coworkers and students of diverse backgrounds
• Bilingual Spanish/English (spoken and written)

Work Experience

Educator I

• 6 months to 1 year of educational experience with students ages 5-13

Educator II

• At least 1 year of educational experience with students ages 5-13
• At least 1 year of experience working in a school setting or leading groups of students

Education

Four-year college degree (BA or BS) required or equivalent experience working in a school setting/leading groups of students ages 5-13

Pay and Benefits

• Hourly Pay: Starting at $18.50 per hour, DOE
• Annual pay increase opportunity and bonuses based on performance
• Full-Time Employees: 30–40 hours per week
• Health benefits include: Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• 2 weeks per year of paid vacation
• 9 days per year of sick time
• 8 paid holidays per year

About Explore Ecology

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Explore Ecology is a Santa Barbara based non-profit organization that empowers our community to protect and preserve the planet with innovative environmental education and nature-based learning. Explore Ecology educates over 38,000 children a year, inspiring them to engage with the natural world, think critically, and experience the value of environmental stewardship. Explore Ecology programs include the Art From Scrap Creative ReUse Store and Workshop, Environmental Education, Watershed Resource Center, School Gardens, and the EE Makerspace.

Explore Ecology actively promotes an environment of respect, diversity, equity, and inclusion. We support all employees regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, age, race, ethnic origin, color, religion, national origin, creed, marital status, disabled veteran status, or the presence of any sensory, mental, and/or physical disability that does not inhibit the performance of the specific core tasks of this position. Underrepresented people are less likely to apply unless they meet 100% of a job’s requirements. We believe in hiring people, not checklists, and encourage you to apply even if you do not check all of the boxes.

Pay: From $18.50 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

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