Environmental Educator

The Educator position is year-round, Full-Time (30-40 hours per week).  The preferred starting date for this position is March 21st, 2022. The work schedule will be primarily Monday-Friday with occasional evening and weekend work, and some off-site work at our partner schools and organizational events.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Environmental Education: Deliver environmental/agriculture education programs to all age groups, including on-farm programs, off-site programs at area schools and partner locations, public education, and seasonal festivals. Support camp programming by serving as camp group leader, supervising 10-12 campers and 1-3 volunteers for 6 weeks of summer programming and 1 week of spring programming.

Farming and Gardening: Assist with planting, sowing, weeding, mulching, harvesting, seed-saving and general maintenance and upkeep of OxEd program spaces and materials, and assistance with care and maintenance of the 1-acre Kids’ Farm and Living Playground as needed.

Other Duties: Perform other tasks as assigned in support of all Oxbow program and business areas, including but not limited to special events, membership programs, support with seasonal staff training and curriculum development, and general operations.

DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• At least 2 years’ experience in outdoor education and/or working with kids, particularly preK-12th grade, including demonstrated skill in creating and fostering safe (emotionally and physically) environments for youth 
• Exceptionally positive attitude
• Experience farming or gardening and/or a strong desire to learn
• College degree or comparable experience in the areas of agriculture, sustainability, food systems, education, childcare/development, or environmental studies
• Clear, consistent communicator; comfortable speaking in front of large groups
• Ability to stay organized while juggling multiple time-sensitive projects 
• Consistent attention to detail
• Ability to take direction, ask for help/clarity when necessary, and accept constructive feedback on work and technique
• Familiarity with Microsoft Teams and/or ability to learn MS Teams tools for internal and external collaboration  
• Possess or are willing to obtain Adult and Pediatric First Aid, CPR & AED certification (training/certification cost will be compensated)
• Possess or are willing to obtain Washington State Food Handling certification (training/certification cost will be compensated)
• Ability to perform work standing, sitting, bending over or kneeling, to lift heavy and awkward objects, up to 50 lbs. to perform physical work such as digging or planting, and to work in inclement weather
• Skill in language other than English (esp. Spanish) preferred, but not required
• A musical inclination, theatrical experience or any other sort of artistic expertise is a plus! Please make note of any skills you have in your cover letter.

COMPENSATION

This is a permanent, full-time position, paying $18-20 per hour DOE as well as benefits including full employer-paid medical, vision and dental, sick and PTO that start immediately upon hire, and retirement 403(b).

The deadline to apply is Friday, February 25, 2022, however, we are accepting applications on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

How to apply:

Visit https://oxbow.bamboohr.com/jobs/view.php?id=39, click the "Apply for this Job" button, and follow the prompts.