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Education Coordinator (Urban TreeTrackers

Trees Atlanta

Atlanta, GA | Full Time

$46k-56k (estimate)

10 Months Ago

Education Coordinator (Urban TreeTrackers

Trees Atlanta Atlanta, GA

$46k-56k (estimate)

Full Time 10 Months Ago

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Trees Atlanta is Hiring an Education Coordinator (Urban TreeTrackers Near Atlanta, GA

Youth Education Coordinator

(Urban TreeTracker Lead)

Employment Type: Full-Time

Employment Classification: Exempt

Apply By: Open Until Filled (application review begins immediately)

Start Date: Immediate

Reports To: Associate Director of Education

Salary: $36,000

Benefits: Offered after probationary period (Paid Time Off - PTO, Medical/Dental/Vision w/ monthly company contribution, paid holidays - including your birthday, 403(b) immediate eligibility with company match after 1 year

Trees Atlanta is a nationally recognized non-profit citizens' group that protects and improves Atlanta’s urban forest by planting, conserving, and educating. Founded in 1985, Trees Atlanta works tirelessly to address Atlanta’s tree loss, protect its forests, and create new greenspace. Empowered by its wonderful community of volunteers, Trees Atlanta serves the metro Atlanta area, and has grown to become one of Atlanta’s most widely known and supported non-profit organizations.

Job Description

The Education Coordinator will:

Teach environmental education programs at schools (K-12) in the Atlanta area with curriculum based on Atlanta’s urban forest, trees, urban ecosystems, and environmental stewardship (instruction takes place inside the classroom and outdoors).
Take lead role in coordinating Trees Atlanta’s in-school education program, called Urban TreeTrackers including supply management, curriculum, assist with staffing, etc.
Coordinate all aspects of school service learning projects (such as tree plantings or invasive removal projects).
Create new programs and expand existing programs with the approval of the Associate Director.
Organize and execute standard and customized programs for target youth groups, such as Home School, pre-school, and other groups
Assist Registrar with scheduling school visits and communication with schools and instructors.
Market and promote programs to increase registration.
Assist with identifying new school contacts and maintaining existing relationships.
Support Trees Atlanta’s Jr. TreeKeeper camp programs.

Requirements

3 years’ experience in hands on environmental education (K-12) in classroom and outdoor settings and/or youth camp coordination experience.
Knowledgeable in tree and plant identification and urban ecosystem dynamics.
Background in science, STEM/STEAM teaching, primary or secondary education
Strong time and task management skills. Highly organized, thorough, and detail-oriented.
Be self-led with desire to work collaboratively on a team.
Outstanding interpersonal skills (crucial for interaction with youth and adults, community representatives, volunteers, and staff).
Proficient user of Microsoft Office software and the Google suite of office tools, Salesforce experience a plus.
Ability to compile and report data, track program performance, and manage a changing shared calendar is an important task for this role.
Preferred certifications: First Aid, CPR, Project Learning Tree, and other relevant certifications.
Licensed driver with a clean record.
Physical Requirements
Have consistent and reliable transportation with insurance coverage to reach schools and locations throughout Metro Atlanta with program materials. (Mileage reimbursement provided.)
Physically capable of lifting 25 lbs, working in various outdoor weather conditions, including exposure to sun, heat, cold, inclement weather, dirt, and insects on occasions.
Confident and safe bike rider

To Apply:

Please submit an employment application. Applicants must upload a cover letter and a resume in order to complete and submit the application. In your cover letter you may share experiences you have had as it relates to teaching in formal or informal settings and/or your experience in working with underserved communities.

Candidates selected to move forward following completion of application (resume and cover letter submitted) will be contacted to set-up a brief phone call to answer any questions regarding the position.
Candidates will then be selected to move forward with an in-person interview. This interview will take place in-person with two education team members.
Final candidates will be asked to submit at least 3 references before a conditional offer will be extended.

Background Check Disclaimer
All final candidates will be required to pass both a criminal background check and drug screening; adverse results could impact hiring (Trees Atlanta is a participant in the Federal Drug-Free Workplace program).