What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nature Education Facilitator, After School Program position at The Emerald Necklace Conservancy?
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: Nature Education Facilitator, After School Program
Department: Education
Reports to: Kent Jackson, Director of Education
Position Status: Temporary, (mid April through late June 2023) Part-Time, Non-Exempt
Compensation: $17-$20 per hour
Work Schedule: Tuesday-Friday 3:00pm-5:00pm
About this 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 outdoor afterschool nature connection/environmental education activities for Boston youth ages 10-13, 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:
- Experience with facilitating outdoor nature connection and environmental education activities for youth
- 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.
- 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.
Tentative After School Program Dates:
April 18-21
April 25-April 28
May 2-May 5
May 9-May 12
May 16-May 19
May 23-May 26
May 30-June 2
June 6-June 9
June 13-June 16
June 20-June 23
TO APPLY:
Submit a cover letter and resume no later than January 27, 2023. 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.
Salary : $17 - $20