Senior Education Manager - Climate & Coastal Education

Waterfront Alliance; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan with employer match

Paid time off

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

A civic organization in New York is seeking a Senior Education Manager to lead education initiatives focused on climate literacy and coastal resilience. The role involves managing programs like Estuary Explorers and Waterfront Scholars, developing effective partnerships with schools and community organizations, and ensuring high-quality learning experiences. Candidates should have significant experience in environmental education, strong leadership skills, and a commitment to equity and environmental justice. This position offers a competitive salary of $70,000–$75,000 and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of experience in environmental/climate education, experiential learning, or program management.
• Strong knowledge of NYC waterways and coastal resilience.
• Ability to lead and train field-based activities (seining, fish ID, etc.).
• Demonstrated success building partnerships with schools and universities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and expand Estuary Explorers field labs and classroom lessons.
• Manage the Waterfront Scholars program and coordinate student engagement.
• Build and implement a multi‑year education strategy to scale impact across audiences.

Skills

Environmental education

Experience in program management

Youth engagement strategies

Data fluency

Excellent communication

Education

5-7 years of related experience

Tools

Salesforce

Airtable

Microsoft Office

Job description

A civic organization in New York is seeking a Senior Education Manager to lead education initiatives focused on climate literacy and coastal resilience. The role involves managing programs like Estuary Explorers and Waterfront Scholars, developing effective partnerships with schools and community organizations, and ensuring high-quality learning experiences. Candidates should have significant experience in environmental education, strong leadership skills, and a commitment to equity and environmental justice. This position offers a competitive salary of $70,000–$75,000 and a comprehensive benefits package.