Community-Driven Environmental Interpreter

Para La Naturaleza, Inc.; San Juan (PR); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Para La Naturaleza, Inc. is seeking an Environmental Interpreter – Community Engagement in San Juan, PR. The role focuses on connecting people with Puerto Rico’s natural and cultural resources through interpretive experiences, education, and volunteer programs.

Requires bilingual ability, community outreach experience, and a passion for conservation. Responsibilities include developing tours, workshops, and events while building partnerships with schools and local organizations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university in Environmental Sciences, Biology, Natural Sciences, Geography, or related field.
• Minimum of one year of experience in community engagement, environmental education, or related work.
• Experience with communities, schools, volunteers, or diverse public audiences.
• Experience facilitating meetings, workshops, tours, or group activities.
• Strong interpersonal and facilitation skills to engage diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with local communities, schools, volunteers, nonprofit organizations, and other partners.
• Support and facilitate community-based initiatives that encourage participation in conservation and environmental stewardship.
• Develop and facilitate interpretive tours, educational activities, workshops, meetings, and volunteer experiences.
• Engage diverse audiences and create opportunities for dialogue, learning, and participation.
• Support planning and implementation of environmental education and community engagement activities.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to support conservation initiatives.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Facilitation

Public speaking

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Sciences or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Outlook

Job description

Para La Naturaleza, Inc. is seeking an Environmental Interpreter – Community Engagement in San Juan, PR. The role focuses on connecting people with Puerto Rico’s natural and cultural resources through interpretive experiences, education, and volunteer programs.

Requires bilingual ability, community outreach experience, and a passion for conservation. Responsibilities include developing tours, workshops, and events while building partnerships with schools and local organizations.