Spring Environmental Educator

Center For Alaskan Coastal Studies; Homer (AK); Presencial; USD 28.000 - 39.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Staff housing

Paid training

Descripción de la vacante

Center For Alaskan Coastal Studies is seeking a Spring Environmental Educator to co-lead day and overnight programs around Kachemak Bay. You will work with the School Program Coordinator and fellow educators to share best practices in experiential, place-based education and deepen knowledge of Alaskan coastal ecology.

Programs are well-developed yet allow creativity; field sites include intertidal zones, coastal forests, and wetlands.

Responsabilidades

• Lead day and overnight educational programs with Center for Alaskan Coastal Studies (CACS).
• Collaborate with School Program Coordinator and other educators to share best practices in experiential, place-based education.
• Build knowledge of Alaskan coastal ecology and engage participants in hands-on learning.

Descripción del empleo

The Spring Environmental Educator will co-lead day and overnight (2-3 day) educational programs with the Center for Alaskan Coastal Studies (CACS) in semi-remote and semi-rustic locations around Kachemak Bay. This person will work alongside the School Program Coordinator and other environmental educators to lead programs, learn together about best practices in experiential, place-based education and to gain knowledge of Alaskan coastal ecology. Educational programs are well-developed and supported but provide opportunities for creativity and flexibility. Field sites feature rocky intertidal areas of outstanding diversity, a coastal forest trail system, and salt and freshwater wetlands. View full job description here: https://akcoastalstudies.org/employment

Position runs from March 25 – May 23, 2027, with the opportunity to apply and transition into a summer position with the organization.

Pay is $24.00/hour. Includes 2 weeks of paid training.

Shared staff housing in Homer can be provided for $120/week rent, deducted from paycheck per a separately signed rental agreement.

Due to the nature of overnight programs, the schedule may be somewhat irregular and will include evening and occasional weekend work. Some weeks will be busier than others, but staff can expect to average about 80 hours per 2 week pay period. This position is not eligible for overtime rates of pay, but is paid for every hour worked.