Environmental Education Coordinator

Sowela; Florida; On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Sawgrass Nature Center and Wildlife Hospital in Coral Springs, Florida, is seeking an Environmental Education Coordinator. The 30–40 hour per week role includes delivering and expanding environmental education programs, handling animals for outreach, and managing bookings and camp activities.

The coordinator will also write blogs, support social media content, assist with grant writing, fundraising, and day-to-day operations as needed, reporting to the Executive Director.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Biology, Environmental Studies, Environmental Education, or related natural science field.
• Minimum of one year of experience with elementary-aged children.
• Comfortable working with and handling animals (birds, reptiles, mammals).
• Ability to teach and lead programs outdoors in varying weather.
• Proficiency with Google Workspace and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Working knowledge of Canva.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to solve problems independently and stay organized with multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Deliver existing environmental education programs and develop new ones for diverse audiences at Sawgrass Nature Center and client sites.
• Safely handle and present animals during programs, presentations, and events.
• Manage marketing, scheduling, bookings, invoicing, and program administration.
• Plan and oversee Camp Wild programs across seasons, including training volunteers.
• Write weekly educational blog content and assist with social media content development.
• Promote Sawgrass programs through outreach, onsite activities, and online channels.
• Support daily operations, grant writing, and customer service; assist other departments as needed.

Job description

Environmental Education Coordinator

Sawgrass Nature Center and Wildlife Hospital
Coral Springs, Florida

Mission Statement

To educate the public about South Florida's wildlife, natural history, and environment; rehabilitate injured and orphaned native animals; and promote healthy outdoor living.

Immediate Opening: Environmental Education Coordinator

Position Type

Approximately 30 to 40 hours per week, depending on the season.

Typical Schedule

Tuesday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., and Sunday, 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Full-day participation is required for special events and all scheduled camps.

Reports To

Executive Director

Position Responsibilities

• Deliver existing environmental education programs and develop new programs for a variety of audiences at Sawgrass Nature Center, client locations, and virtual platforms.
• Safely handle and present educational animals during programs, presentations, and public events.
• Manage all aspects of educational programming, including marketing, scheduling, booking, invoicing, and program administration.
• Plan, coordinate, and oversee all aspects of Camp Wild during Fall, Winter, Spring, and Summer sessions, including recordkeeping and the training and supervision of volunteer CITs and counselors.
• Write weekly educational blog content.
• Assist with the management of and content development for the organization's social media platforms.
• Promote and market Sawgrass Nature Center programs and services through outreach events, on-site activities, and online channels.
• Assist with daily operations, including grant writing, administrative duties, facility maintenance, and customer service.
• Support fundraising activities and special events.
• Assist other departments and programs as needed.

Desired Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Biology, Environmental Studies, Environmental Education, or a related natural science field.
• Minimum of one year of experience working with elementary-aged children.
• Comfortable working with and handling a variety of animals, including birds, reptiles, and mammals.
• Ability to teach and lead programs in an active outdoor environment and in varying weather conditions.
• Proficiency with Google Workspace and Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and related software.
• Working knowledge of Canva.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated resourcefulness and ability to solve problems independently.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Positive, outgoing, and professional demeanor.
• Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and willingness to use personal transportation to transport educational animals to off-site programs when necessary.
• Willingness to assist in other areas of the organization as needed.
• Successful completion of a background check.