Estuary Explorers Educator

Waterfront Alliance; New York (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Limited benefits

Job summary

Waterfront Alliance seeks a part-time waterfront educator to deliver direct instruction for Estuary Explorers environmental education and public programs. The role includes hands-on water quality activities and leading discussions on climate, resilience, and civic engagement.

Work takes place in the office for curriculum development and outside at schools and events across New York City’s five boroughs, on weekdays and weekends.

Qualifications

• Experience in maritime or environmental programming
• Comfortable working outdoors and onsite in NYC waterfront locations
• Willingness to lead programs solo or with another educator
• Detail oriented and organized with ability to multitask
• Ability to engage diverse audiences with professionalism

Responsibilities

• Participate in trainings led by program staff and shadow a program
• Instruct water quality testing and lead discussions on climate change and coastal resilience
• Assist with tabling events by engaging the public and demonstrating activities
• Manage access to waterfront sites for workshops, including permissions and weather contingency plans
• Maintain clean and organized workshop supplies

Skills

Maritime programming

Outdoor education

Event coordination

Public outreach

Organizational skills

Customer service

Job description

Waterfront Alliance seeks a part-time waterfront educator to deliver direct instruction for Estuary Explorers environmental education and public programs. The role includes hands-on water quality activities and leading discussions on climate, resilience, and civic engagement.

Work takes place in the office for curriculum development and outside at schools and events across New York City’s five boroughs, on weekdays and weekends.