Environmental Educator

The Environmental Educator implements ILACSD’s K-12 environmental education presentations, programs, and outreach events. Duties include presenting to schools and community organizations, as well as attending outreach booths and cleanups throughout San Diego County. Candidates must be available weekly on three weekdays during school hours (7am-4pm) and one weekend day. Hours vary from week to week, averaging 15-20 hours per week throughout the school year. This is a part time, seasonal position with potential for continued opportunities from June-August based on the needs of the organization.

Part time, Seasonal position: Hire date starting winter 2024 through early June 2024

SPECIFIC DUTIES

• Deliver engaging, informative educational presentations to K-12 classrooms, assemblies, and adult groups throughout San Diego County on stormwater pollution prevention, watershed education, zero waste, and recycling, among others
• Teach an average of 8-16 presentations per week. The majority of programs are held during the school day, with occasional after-school or evening programs
• Learn provided curriculum through independent study and presentation observations as schedule allows
• Distribute and collect teacher evaluations, student surveys, and handouts
• Maintain and care for department supplies and equipment
• Develop and nourish positive relationships with schools, community groups, clubs, corporations, and governmental agencies
• Support and attend special events (Kids Ocean Day, workshops, countywide cleanups, etc.) as needed
• Staff 2-4 community events per month (outreach booths, cleanups, etc.), including supply pick-up, set-up, and break-down; weekend availability required
• Respond to ILACSD staff inquiries within 24-48 hours via phone or email (unless prior arrangements made)
• Complete timecards and mileage reimbursement within due dates
• Attend staff meetings
• Other duties as assigned to support the ILACSD team

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• Reliable transportation; ability and willingness to travel across San Diego County for in-person programs and transport supplies
• Flexible daily start and end times, dependent on scheduled presentations
• Ability to work regular weekend events
• Proof of COVID-19 vaccination
• Ability to pass a background check prior to employment
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred

QUALIFICATIONS

• Teaching experience and/or engaging youth required; experience with full range of K-12 students preferred
• Positive and dynamic interpersonal skills
• Flexible and eager to learn
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Ability to educate, inspire, and empower audiences of all demographics, with a talent for connecting with youth
• Effective communication and behavior management skills for diverse audiences
• Confident speaking in front of large and small groups utilizing provided curriculum
• Commitment to working in a team environment and independently
• Professional representation of ILACSD in all settings
• Knowledge and/or willingness to learn about stormwater pollution prevention and waste diversion, plus a commitment to live a zero waste lifestyle