The Emerald Necklace Conservancy is a nonprofit organization dedicated to stewarding and improving for all the 1,100-acre linear park system that connects 13 diverse Boston and Brookline neighborhoods from the Back Bay to Dorchester. Discover more about our work and programs at www.emeraldnecklace.org.

Job Title: Environmental Education/Nature Education Facilitator, School Day Program

Department: Education

Reports to: Kent Jackson, Director of Education

Position Status: Temporary, (mid April through late June 2024) Part-Time, Non-Exempt

Compensation: $20 per hour

Work Schedule: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and occasional Fridays and Mondays, 9:15am - 12:15pm

About the position:

Are you interested in connecting the curiosity of the Greater Boston youth to the overwhelming beauty of nature all while educating them on scientific concepts? Would you like to facilitate outdoor activities in an inspiring, interactive, hands-on/minds-on, and culturally responsive way? The Emerald Necklace Conservancy is hiring capable, enthusiastic educators to lead school day Nature connection/environmental education field trips for Boston's 3rd and 4th graders in Emerald Necklace Parks.

Responsibilities:

• Work with Education staff to prepare and facilitate interactive nature connection/environmental education activities in Emerald Necklace parks
• Lead groups of 12-15 program participants in hands-on outdoor nature-based learning experiences in Emerald Necklace Parks
• Monitor program participants in all types of outdoor environments and ensure the safety and comfort of all participants
• Maintain a professional work environment, which includes equipment cleanup and storage of program gear and materials
• Provide basic first aid as needed

Qualifications:

Must Haves:

• 1 years of experience in facilitating outdoor nature connection and environmental education activities for youth
• BA or BS in environmental education, environmental studies, biology, or earth science
• Ability to teach youth in an outdoor environment
• Interest in natural history, nature connection, environmental education, and science education
• Strong organizational, time management, oral, and written communication skills
• Experience in customer service or childcare and excellent interpersonal skills
• Skills and ability to work with diverse groups, exercise cultural humility, and implement best practices in inclusion
• Demonstrate a positive attitude while working on a team
• Reliable transportation to transport teaching materials to and from activity locations
• Proficiency in standard business software, such as Microsoft Office or G Suite
• Employees must successfully complete a CORI and SORI Background Check.
• Preference for a Bachelor's Degree in process or completed, preferably in education, environmental education, or related field, including formal or informal (certified naturalist, certified environmental educator, etc.).
• Fluency in English/Spanish (or other languages) is desirable.
• Preference given to candidates from the Boston community.

Certifications/Requirements

• Current First Aid and CPR Certification
• Employees must successfully complete a CORI and SORI Background Check.

TO APPLY:

Submit a cover letter and resume. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

The Emerald Necklace Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and no person shall be discriminated against on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, Veteran status, physical/mental disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.