Ebersole - Environmental Education & Stewardship Specialist
About the role
The Environmental Education & Stewardship Coordinator is a year-round leadership position responsible for developing exceptional outdoor learning experiences while stewarding the 238-acre Ebersole Environmental Education Center. Serving more than 6,000 students annually through field trips, overnight environmental education programs, summer camps, teacher professional development, and community events, this position ensures that both educational programming and the natural landscape support Lansing School District's mission of providing engaging, equitable, and experiential learning opportunities. This role is ideal for a collaborative, innovative educator and conservation professional who is equally comfortable leading students on the trail, restoring native habitats, managing long-term stewardship projects, building community partnerships, and mentoring staff and volunteers. The position requires independent decision-making, excellent organizational skills, and a passion for connecting people with nature through meaningful educational experiences.
Responsibilities
- Develop and deliver standards-aligned environmental education programs that foster curiosity, environmental literacy, scientific inquiry, and stewardship among learners of all ages
- Serve as the primary steward of Ebersole's forests, wetlands, prairies, trails, waterways, and outdoor classrooms
- Plan and implement long-term conservation, restoration, and land management initiatives that preserve the ecological integrity of the property while enhancing its value as an outdoor classroom
- Lead students on the trail and in outdoor learning settings
- Restore native habitats
- Manage long-term stewardship projects
- Build community partnerships
- Mentor staff and volunteers
Qualifications
- Experience in environmental education and land stewardship or conservation
- Ability to lead educational programs for learners of all ages
- Knowledge of ecological restoration and land management practices
- Strong organizational and independent decision-making skills
- Collaborative approach with ability to work with diverse stakeholders
- Passion for connecting people with nature through meaningful educational experiences