Community Education Specialist 2

University of California, Los Angeles; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of California, Los Angeles Garden is seeking a K-12 Education Specialist to support the NExT Step field trip program. You will assist with coordinating field trips, facilitating nature walks, and leading classroom activities under education managers.

You’ll also help with scheduling, inventory, and communications with teachers. Ideal candidates bring strong organization, excellent communication, and experience teaching groups outdoors, with comfort handling supplies and working in

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and customer service (Required).
• Availability on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays (Required).
• Proficiency with MS Office (Required).
• Strong writing, editing, and proofreading of English text (Required).
• Knowledge of pedagogy and environmental education (Preferred).
• Highly organized with attention to detail (Required).
• Ability to walk trails, stairs and lift up to 50 pounds (Required).
• Ability to work outdoors in varied weather (Required).
• Experience leading groups of students (Required).
• Scheduling-related clerical experience (Preferred).
• Knowledge of local LA County flora/fauna (Required).

Responsibilities

• Coordinate field trips and facilitate on-site nature walks.
• Lead structured classroom activities for students.
• Assist with scheduling field trip facilitators and maintain booking calendar.
• Communicate with teachers and administrators regarding trips.
• Prepare supplies and manage inventory for field trips.
• Notify Manager of K-12 Program when supplies are low.

Skills

Communication

Availability Mon/Wed/Fri

Writing/Editing

Environmental Ed

Organization

Trail/Physical

Outdoor work

Group leadership

Scheduling

LA flora/fauna knowledge

Education

Associate's Degree

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

MS Office

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