Community Nature Educator — Parks & Youth Programs

Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ICHRA medical coverage

Dental and vision insurance

Retirement plan with employer match up

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Paid time off and holidays

Parental and bereavement leave

Professional development opportunities

Flexible work environment with hybrid

Job summary

The Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy seeks a Community Nature Educator to design and deliver nature-based education within Pittsburgh's parks, focusing on Homewood, Hazelwood, the Northside, and South Hilltop. You will build partnerships with community groups to broaden access and deepen learning about natural and cultural resources.

As a member of the Education Department, you will work independently and with others to bring afterschool, summer, and family programs to life, while advancing

Qualifications

• Three or more years of experience engaging youth in environmental education, outdoor learning, and/or the arts; or a degree in environmental education or a related field.
• Clearances: state and federal background checks and driver’s license.
• Availability to work evenings and occasional weekends.

Responsibilities

• Design engaging, age-appropriate, nature-based learning experiences for afterschool programs, camps, and community spaces.
• Deliver programs with inclusive practices and environmental justice considerations.
• Develop partnerships with youth- and family-serving organizations, Citiparks, schools, and universities.
• Create safe learning environments and model respectful behavior for diverse learners.
• Assist with K-12 outdoor education and connect school partnerships to community programs.
• Document participation and outcomes to support grant reporting and program assessment.

Skills

Curriculum development

Natural systems understanding

Diversity & inclusion

Partnership building

Communication

Project management

Microsoft Office

Education

Environmental education degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

The Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy seeks a Community Nature Educator to design and deliver nature-based education within Pittsburgh's parks, focusing on Homewood, Hazelwood, the Northside, and South Hilltop. You will build partnerships with community groups to broaden access and deepen learning about natural and cultural resources.

As a member of the Education Department, you will work independently and with others to bring afterschool, summer, and family programs to life, while advancing