Eco-Schools Coordinator

Virgin Islands Conservation Society; Charlotte Amalie (United States Virgin Islands); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

The Eco-Schools Coordinator at Virgin Islands Conservation Society will develop, implement, and facilitate the Eco-Schools program in public schools on St. Thomas and St.

John, advancing materials, identifying interested schools, and building outreach with staff and students. The role serves as a liaison between VICS, schools, and sustainability partners, delivering educational activities, promoting sustainability in schools, and training staff to strengthen Eco-Schools curricula and

Qualifications

• Must be located on St. Thomas with knowledge and respect of local culture.
• Passion for sustainability and environmental education.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to create work plans and write reports while also executing them in an efficient and timely manner.
• Proficiency using Microsoft and Google Suite, including word processing and spreadsheets, and video conferencing tools, including Zoom and Google Meet.

Responsibilities

• Maintain relationships and work effectively with the VI Department of Education administrators, faculty, students, and representatives on environmental initiatives.
• Assist schools in creating profiles on the Eco-Schools dashboard, conducting an audit, creating their action plan for the school year, and moving their school toward certification.
• Create communications content for media including website updates, social media posts, writing press releases, and developing program promotional documents.

Skills

Verbal & written communication

Sustainability passion

Microsoft Office / Google Workspace

Independent transportation

Local VI culture knowledge

Tools

Zoom

Google Meet

Google Workspace

Microsoft Office

Job description

Eco-Schools Coordinator

Careers

Location

United States Virgin Islands (St. Thomas)

Job Type

Hybrid, Contract

Wage Rate

$25 per hour

Requirements

Some weekend and evening availability may be required for special events or programming

Opening Date

December 15, 2025

Closing Date

January 15, 2026 or until filled

About Us

The Virgin Islands Conservation Society (VICS) is the oldest non-profit conservation organization in the U.S. Virgin Islands. Our mission is to promote the conservation and restoration of island ecosystems, sustainable development, and awareness of conservation issues. We strive to protect our islands, fostering community resilience and preserving our natural resources for a sustainable future. We believe in working with local conservation-related organizations and community members to build capacity and address common challenges and opportunities within the Territory. Join us in safeguarding the Virgin Islands’ beauty and vitality!

The Eco-Schools Program is the world’s largest international environmental education program engaging students, faculty, administrators and community volunteers in a comprehensive, environment‑based program to improve student environmental literacy and skills. In addition to direct environmental benefits, the program helps to dramatically improve student skills in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math (STEAM). It also promotes youth leadership and community service. The Virgin Islands Conservation Society is the USVI delegate to run Eco-Schools programming. Eco-Schools offers hands‑on learning opportunities and supports inquiry‑based education, critical thinking, use of technology and problem solving. The Eco-Schools model enhances content and teaching methods while engaging the students in a positive transformation of their physical, social, and mental learning environments, while also providing improved aesthetics to schools and school campuses.

Job Overview

The Eco-Schools Coordinator will work to develop, implement, and facilitate the Eco-Schools program in public schools on St. Thomas and St. John. This will include advancing program materials, identifying interested schools, and developing outreach to multiple schools, staff, and students. The Eco-Schools Coordinator will be a liaison and relationship builder between VICS, schools, and other sustainability partners in the Territory. The Coordinator will deliver educational activities, promote sustainability within the schools, provide staff training and resources to enhance Eco-Schools curriculum. This includes general support to assist schools in their progress towards environmental literacy while connecting with local curriculum.

Responsibilities

Relationship Building

• Maintain relationships and work effectively with the VI Department of Education administrators, faculty, students, and representatives on environmental initiatives
• Help coordinate the Eco-Schools Project Advisory Committee
• Identify and/or build an action team at participating schools
• Work with relevant organizations, businesses, and government departments, fostering effective relationships and encouraging them to apply their expertise to schools

Data Tracking & Reporting

• Assist schools in creating profiles on the Eco-Schools dashboard, conducting an audit, creating their action plan for the school year, and moving their school toward certification
• Track and monitor level of school engagement, highlighting successes, and quantifying results (ie. number of students reached, student contact hours, environmental impacts, behavioral changes and targets reached)
• Write quarterly reports. Provide any other reporting, as required by the program, including expense reporting, as requested by the VICS Director or Eco-Schools management.

Communications

• Provide input into VICS and Eco-Schools presentations, providing program information and highlights
• Create communications content for media including website updates, social media posts, writing press releases, and developing program promotional documents

Required Qualifications

• Must be located on St. Thomas with knowledge and respect of local culture
• Passion for sustainability and environmental education
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to create work plans and write reports while also executing them in an efficient and timely manner
• Proficiency using Microsoft and Google Suite, including word processing and spreadsheets, and video conferencing tools, including Zoom and Google Meet
• Ability to provide independent transportation on St. Thomas and travel within the U.S. Virgin Islands (travel reimbursement opportunities available)