Education Technician

Sequoia-Riverlands-Trust; Visalia (CA); Presencial; USD 25.000 - 28.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Sequoia Riverlands Trust in Visalia, CA, seeks an Education Technician to support Nature Explorers after-school programming for 1st–3rd graders and lead field trips at Kaweah Oaks Preserves. You will collaborate with staff to coordinate school-based activities, develop outdoors-based learning, and coordinate with community partners.

The role is outdoors-focused, mostly in the field, and requires occasional weekend work.

Formación

• 1-2 years’ experience teaching in formal or informal/experiential education programs.
• Fluency in Spanish is preferred.
• Must have a valid Driver’s license, liability insurance and access to reliable transportation.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Google products.

Responsabilidades

• Prepare, coordinate, and lead afterschool activities and field trips with Education & Volunteer staff and partners.
• Assist with day-to-day operations of Education & Volunteer programs, including school-based and community programs.
• Support internships and service-learning projects related to stewardship of SRT preserves.
• Attend to field trips at SRT preserves and coordinate volunteer activities for families and youth.
• Assist with restoration and resource enhancement projects in coordination with the Stewardship program.

Conocimientos

Public speaking

Group management

Spanish fluency

Proficient with Microsoft Office

Google workspace

Driver’s license & transportation

Herramientas

Microsoft Office

Google products

Descripción del empleo

Sequoia Riverlands Trust is a regional nonprofit land trust focused on the Tulare Basin, which comprises the southern San Joaquin Valley and Sierra foothills of Kern, Kings, Tulare, and Fresno counties, with additional conservation projects in 5 other California counties. We are accredited by the Land Trust Alliance, and our mission to conserve the lands and waters of California’s heartland is supported by our ambitious programs in conservation easements (habitat and farmland), land stewardship, restoration, conservation outreach, and education.

We envision a future in which a network of protected natural and working lands thrives in the region we serve, with business, agriculture, and society aligned around sustainable land and water management practices.

OVERVIEW

The Education Technician will assist SRT’s Education & Volunteer Department with the coordination and implementation of Nature Explorers, an after-school program offered to 1st-3rd graders at Visalia elementary schools. This will include supporting school staff with classroom activities on campus and preparing for and leading field trips at Kaweah Oaks Preserves. Activities will take place on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons, as well as occasional Saturdays.

The Education Technician may also occasionally support SRT staff in implementing a variety of grant-funded educational and stewardship programs aimed at creating a lasting bond between local communities and the land, thereby inspiring future land conservation and stewardship.

The Education Technician will spend most of their time in the field.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Work closely with SRT Education & Volunteer staff and community partners to prepare, coordinate, and lead afterschool activities and field trips
• Occasionally assist with the day-to-day operations of assigned SRT Education & Volunteer programs, which may include:
• School-based programs
• Service, work-based, project-based learning programs and internships for students, with emphasis on opportunities related to stewardship of SRT preserves
• Field trips at SRT preserves for students
• Community-based programs
• Volunteer programs for adults and families, in collaboration with Stewardship and Education & Volunteer staff
• Education and volunteer events at SRT preserves for participants of all ages
• Other duties as assigned, including:
• Direct assistance with restoration and resource enhancement projects on SRT preserves in coordination with the SRT Stewardship program

SUPERVISION

The Education Technician reports to the Education & Volunteer Program Manager and works closely with other Education & Volunteer staff and AmeriCorps Members.

DESIRED SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES

• Specific attributes & knowledge
• 1-2 years’ experience teaching in formal or informal/experiential education programs
• Knowledge of the San Joaquin Valley’s social and environmental challenges
• Enthusiasm, patience, and group management skills to work with youth, including at-risk and underserved youth and community members of all ages
• Public speaking and outreach experience
• Willingness to monitor email, text, and phone to adapt to schedule modifications and communicate changes in availability
• Practical knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point, etc.) and Google products
• Ability to encourage and build mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among staff members and program participants
• Ability to organize information and schedules, and prioritize multiple projects
• Open to change and to considerable variety in the workplace
• Willingness to work some weekends
• Ability to learn fast, research information when needed and work independently
• Strong team player, willing to assist others when needed
• Self-starter approach to work, with an eagerness to consistently meet and exceed objectives
• Demonstrated commitment to land conservation, general familiarity with land use and land management issues
• Must have a valid Driver’s license, liability insurance and access to reliable transportation
• Ability to effectively and efficiently operate office equipment including telephones, copiers, and computers
• Ability to speak fluently in Spanish

WORK SETTING AND CONDITIONS

• SRT’s headquarters is in Visalia, California, a city of about 130,000 residents in the southern San Joaquin Valley. The region has a Mediterranean climate, with cold, moist winters (sometimes quite foggy) and hot, dry summers. The Education Technician will spend most of their time outside leading field trips with youth.
• Physical Demands
• The Education Technician will spend 95% of their workday outdoors, on their feet in all types of weather conditions
• Ability to lift and carry 25 pounds (i.e., educational materials, equipment, etc.)
• Manual dexterity sufficient to reach and handle items, work with fingers, and perceive attributes of objects and materials; ability to stand, walk, sit, and reach
• Ability to sit in workstation, type and work with a computer
• Work hours are 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on certain Saturdays, and occasional evening hours. The Education Technician will work 10-12 hours per week.

COMPENSATION

This is an hourly position on Band 1 of SRT’s compensation structure. The position offers an hourly rate between $18-$20 for new employees, depending on education and experience.

OTHER NOTES

• SRT is not able to provide relocation assistance for this position
• Candidates MUST be able to pass a background check
• The above statements are intended to describe the general nature performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.
• Staff members are expected to consciously and continuously promote the mission, values, programs, and impact of the organization when presented with opportunities for participating in membership development and reaching out to personal connections on behalf of SRT.

Sequoia Riverlands Trust is an equal opportunity employer. Our practices support diversity, equity, and inclusiveness in our workforce.