Environmental Education Coordinator

Pennsylvania Recreation & Park Society Inc; Emmaus (PA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An environmental education organization located in Emmaus, Pennsylvania is seeking a passionate educator to lead and teach the Wild About Learning program. The successful candidate will schedule educational sessions, train teachers, and guide interns while fostering community stewardship of natural resources. Applicants should have teaching experience, strong organizational skills, and a willingness to work with wildlife. The role includes a salary range of $40,000 - $45,000 annually, with a demanding yet rewarding environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years' teaching experience is required.
• Strong organizational skills to manage sessions and records.
• Excellent interpersonal skills for working with diverse groups.

Responsibilities

• Schedule Wild About Learning sessions with teachers.
• Plan and lead educator training sessions.
• Teach Wild About Learning classes.

Skills

Teaching experience

Strong organizational skills

Excellent people skills

Ability to handle wildlife

Education

BS/BA or equivalent experience

Job description

For almost 53 years, Wildlands Conservancy has been the Lehigh River Watershed’s leading land trust. Our mission is to protect and restore critical areas and waterways and educate the community to create a legacy of a healthy, sustainable environment for future generations. As a part of a dynamic team, you will play a significant roll in moving our Wild About Learning program forward and educate the community on the importance of becoming future stewards of our natural world. For additional information on Wildlands Conservancy, please visit our website at www.wildlandspa.org.

In this role you will:

• Schedule Wild About Learning sessions with classroom teachers.
• Plan and lead educator training sessions.
• Teach Wild about Learning classes.
• Collaborate with the Environmental Education Manager on surveys and reports.
• Maintain records.
• Maintain inventory, order and prepare supplies.
• Prepare for and teach school programs as needed.
• Prepare for and teach summer camp programs as needed.
• Guide and mentor interns assigned to your summer camp group.

To be successful you will need:

• Two years’ teaching experience.
• BS/BA or equivalent experience in a relevant field.
• Ability to work independently and within a team.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Willingness to train on and handle wildlife.
• Excellent people skills and the ability to deal professionally with all customers and colleagues.
• Ability to remain calm and confident during rapidly changing situations.
• Ability to lift twenty-five pounds.
• Current CPR/ First Aid and AED Certification or willingness to obtain is required.
• Current or willingness to obtain; Pennsylvania State Police Criminal History Clearance, Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance, FBI Criminal History Clearance is required.
• Valid driver’s license.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion – It is our Nature

Our employees’ and board of directors’ differences in age, color, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, race, religion, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, veteran status, and other characteristics is what makes us unique. We welcome and invite people to be who they are.

If you have these qualifications, are energetic, passionate, and want to expand your knowledge of our natural environment, please submit your resume and cover letter telling us why you are the person to join our high performing team. [e-mail]

Salary range $40,000 - $45,000/yearly ($19.23 - $21.63/hourly)