K-12 Nature Educator & Field Trip Lead

UCLA; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

UCLA is seeking a K-12 Education Specialist to support the NExT Step field trip program under the guidance of the Garden's education managers. The role includes facilitating field trips, handling administrative tasks, and inventory management for program materials.

The ideal candidate will lead nature walks, implement positive behavior management, and coordinate scheduling of facilitators while communicating with teachers and administrators.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Availability on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.
• Knowledge of MS Office applications.
• Proficiency in writing, editing and proofreading varying types of English text.
• Knowledge of local Los Angeles County birds, plants, wildlife, and California natural and cultural history encouraged.
• Experience leading and teaching groups of students.
• High level of organization and attention to detail.
• Ability to walk on trails, traverse stairs and uneven terrain, and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work outside in a variety of weather conditions and temperatures.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and facilitate the NExT Step field trip program.
• Assist with administrative tasks and inventory of program materials.
• Implement positive behavior management while leading nature walks and classroom activities.
• Schedule field trip facilitators and maintain the booking calendar for field trips and self-guided tours.
• Communicate with teachers and administrators.
• Prepare supplies required for field trips and inform the Manager of K-12 Program when supplies are low.

Skills

Communication

Scheduling

MS Office

Editing

Organization

Physical stamina

Outdoor work

Group instruction

Birds/plants knowledge

Education

Associate's Degree

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Scheduling software

Job description

UCLA is seeking a K-12 Education Specialist to support the NExT Step field trip program under the guidance of the Garden's education managers. The role includes facilitating field trips, handling administrative tasks, and inventory management for program materials.

The ideal candidate will lead nature walks, implement positive behavior management, and coordinate scheduling of facilitators while communicating with teachers and administrators.