CMTY EDUC SPEC 2

UCLA; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

UCLA seeks a K-12 Education Specialist to support the NExT Step field trip program and related activities. You will help coordinate field trips, guide nature walks and classroom activities, and perform administrative tasks.

You will schedule facilitators, manage the booking calendar, and communicate with teachers and administrators. The role requires organization, outdoor readiness, and experience with youth groups.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and customer service skills (written and verbal).
• Availability on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.
• Knowledge of MS Office applications.
• Proficiency in writing, editing and proofreading varying types of English text.
• Knowledge of pedagogy and best practices in environmental education (preferred).
• High level of organization and attention to detail.
• Ability to walk on trails, lift up to 50 pounds, and work outside.

Responsibilities

• Support coordination and facilitation of the NExT Step field trip program.
• Assist with scheduling field trip facilitators and maintaining the booking calendar.
• Communicate with teachers and administrators regarding logistics.
• Prepare supplies for field trips and manage inventory.

Skills

Communication

Customer service

MS Office

Writing/editing

Organizational skills

Education

Associate's Degree

Bachelor's Degree preferred

Tools

Scheduling software

Job description

Position Summary

The K-12 Education Specialist position, under the guidance of the Garden's education managers, will support the coordination and facilitation of our NExT Step field trip program. In addition to facilitating field trips, duties include assisting with administrative tasks and inventory of program materials. The K-12 Education Specialist will be expected to implement positive behavior management while leading nature walks and structured classroom activities. The incumbent will assist with scheduling field trip facilitators and maintaining the booking calendar for field trips and self-guided tours while communicating with teachers and administrators. Lastly, the K-12 Education Specialist will be responsible for preparing supplies required for field trips and communicating to the Manager of K-12 Program when supplies are low.

Salary & Compensation

• UCLA provides a full pay range. Actual salary offers consider factors, including budget, prior experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business considerations. Salary offers at the top of the range are not common. Visit UC Benefit package to discover benefits that start on day one, and UC Total Compensation Estimator to calculate the total compensation value with benefits.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and customer service skills (written and verbal) (Required)
• Availability on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. (Required)
• Knowledge of MS office applications. (Required)
• Proficiency in writing, editing and proofreading varying types of English text. (Required)
• Knowledge of pedagogy and best practices in environmental education. (Preferred)
• High level of organization and attention to detail. (Required)
• Ability to walk on trails, traverse stairs and uneven terrain, and lift up to 50 pounds. (Required)
• Ability to work outside in a variety of weather conditions and temperatures. (Required)
• Experience leading and teaching groups of students. (Required)
• Clerical experience relating to scheduling. (Preferred)
• Knowledge of local (Los Angeles County) birds, plants, wildlife, and California natural and cultural history encouraged. (Required)

Education, Licenses, Certifications & Personal Affiliations

• Associate's Degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training (Required)
• Bachelor's Degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training (Preferred)

Special Conditions for Employment

• Background Check: Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background investigation.
• Live Scan Background Check: A Live Scan background check must be completed prior to the start of employment.
• Age Requirement: Candidate(s) must be 18 years or older to be eligible to be hired.
• CANRA: The position is designated as a mandatory reporter under CANRA. The employee must sign the "Statement Acknowledging Requirement to Report Child Abuse".
• 0% No travel required

Schedule

Between the hours of 9:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. - Monday, Wednesday, Friday

Union/Policy Covered

99-Policy Covered