Sustainability & Behavior Change Assistant

Living Desert; Palm Desert, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The Living Desert invites you to join as Sustainability & Behavior Change Staff in Palm Desert. You\'ll support recycling, hydroponics, and animal nutrition initiatives while engaging guests and volunteers in conservation actions.

This role offers hands-on experience in sustainability, environmental education, and community outreach, with opportunities to contribute to campaigns and receive training.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Willingness to work outdoors, including hot weather.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Willingness to complete a background check and required training.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with recycling, composting, and waste reduction programs.
• Supporting the operation of hydroponic growing systems.
• Helping care for and maintain a sustainable mealworm colony used for animal nutrition.
• Collecting simple data such as weights and measurements to track sustainability efforts.
• Engaging with guests and answering questions about conservation and sustainability.
• Supporting educational activities, events, and outreach programs.
• Assisting with presentations, signs, and other sustainability communications.
• Helping implement conservation campaigns that encourage positive environmental behaviors.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Organization

Public speaking

Data collection

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Living Desert invites you to join as Sustainability & Behavior Change Staff in Palm Desert. You\'ll support recycling, hydroponics, and animal nutrition initiatives while engaging guests and volunteers in conservation actions.

This role offers hands-on experience in sustainability, environmental education, and community outreach, with opportunities to contribute to campaigns and receive training.