Nature Education Specialist – K-12 Field Trips

University of California, Los Angeles; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of California, Los Angeles Garden is seeking a K-12 Education Specialist to support the NExT Step field trip program. You will assist with coordinating field trips, facilitating nature walks, and leading classroom activities under education managers.

You’ll also help with scheduling, inventory, and communications with teachers. Ideal candidates bring strong organization, excellent communication, and experience teaching groups outdoors, with comfort handling supplies and working in

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and customer service (Required).
• Availability on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays (Required).
• Proficiency with MS Office (Required).
• Strong writing, editing, and proofreading of English text (Required).
• Knowledge of pedagogy and environmental education (Preferred).
• Highly organized with attention to detail (Required).
• Ability to walk trails, stairs and lift up to 50 pounds (Required).
• Ability to work outdoors in varied weather (Required).
• Experience leading groups of students (Required).
• Scheduling-related clerical experience (Preferred).
• Knowledge of local LA County flora/fauna (Required).

Responsibilities

• Coordinate field trips and facilitate on-site nature walks.
• Lead structured classroom activities for students.
• Assist with scheduling field trip facilitators and maintain booking calendar.
• Communicate with teachers and administrators regarding trips.
• Prepare supplies and manage inventory for field trips.
• Notify Manager of K-12 Program when supplies are low.

Skills

Communication

Availability Mon/Wed/Fri

Writing/Editing

Environmental Ed

Organization

Trail/Physical

Outdoor work

Group leadership

Scheduling

LA flora/fauna knowledge

Education

Associate's Degree

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

The University of California, Los Angeles Garden is seeking a K-12 Education Specialist to support the NExT Step field trip program. You will assist with coordinating field trips, facilitating nature walks, and leading classroom activities under education managers.

You’ll also help with scheduling, inventory, and communications with teachers. Ideal candidates bring strong organization, excellent communication, and experience teaching groups outdoors, with comfort handling supplies and working in