Lead Environmental Educator: Community Science & Schools

GoodWork.ca; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

EcoSpark in Toronto, ON is seeking a Lead Environmental Educator to deliver community science programs across the GTA. The role involves co-facilitating sessions, training interns, and coordinating field-based workshops in a hybrid setting.

You will supervise a small team, manage scheduling, engage with teachers and schools, and support program promotion and grants. The 12-month full-time contract includes travel and hands-on environmental education work.

Qualifications

• University degree or college diploma in environmental science, education, or related field; OCT encouraged.
• 2-3 years experience teaching, facilitating outdoor engagement, or delivering workshops for youth and community members.
• Non-profit experience is an asset.
• Experience with environmental community science monitoring projects.
• Good identification skills of Southern Ontario flora/fauna or land-based interpretation.
• Excellent customer service, time management, team building, and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively and independently.
• Comfort working in various weather conditions year-round.
• Have or willing to acquire First Aid Certification - Standard First Aid – CPR-C or higher.
• Valid G Ontario Drivers' Licence and regular access to a reliable vehicle.
• Ability to pass Vulnerable Sector Checks.

Responsibilities

• Lead community science sessions for students grades 6-12 and adult audiences.
• Train and support a team of interns and seasonal facilitators; schedule staffing.
• Coordinate logistics, bookings, and curriculum alignment with teachers.
• Assist with equipment organization, inventory and maintenance.
• Curate participant-entered data for research and conservation.
• Support program promotion, content development and grant writing.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Outdoor teaching

Team leadership

Communication

Volunteer coordination

Education

Environmental science or related field

Ontario OCT encouraged

Job description

EcoSpark in Toronto, ON is seeking a Lead Environmental Educator to deliver community science programs across the GTA. The role involves co-facilitating sessions, training interns, and coordinating field-based workshops in a hybrid setting.

You will supervise a small team, manage scheduling, engage with teachers and schools, and support program promotion and grants. The 12-month full-time contract includes travel and hands-on environmental education work.