Environmental Educator

About the role

Position Summary: This position will implement the Wheat Week and Watershed Week youth education programs in addition to serving as a member of Snohomish Conservation District’s (SCD) Education and Outreach Team. The Education and Outreach Team promotes and encourages conservation and responsible use of natural resources by providing high quality educational programs and resources to the public. This innovative team of community engagement specialists provides education, outreach, and communications support to all district programs – including Agriculture, Habitat, Community Conservation, and District Operations. This position will report directly to the Education and Outreach Department Director.

About the Snohomish Conservation District: One of 45 Conservation Districts in the State of Washington, the Snohomish Conservation District is a leader among peers with robust programs encompassing agricultural resilience, habitat restoration, urban stormwater, farm planning, youth education, community engagement and more. The District works with farmers, residents, and landowners on a collaborative and voluntary basis throughout our service area that includes Snohomish County and Camano Island. We take the mission of the District to heart – “work cooperatively with others to promote and encourage conservation and responsible use of natural resources” – as we implement successful and innovative projects.

Work Location: The position will be based out of our Lake Stevens office. Following a successful probationary period, there may be an option to work remotely part of the time. Many essential functions of this position require in-office or on-site work at specific times, including in-person teaching and presence at SCD events.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, schedule, and teach Wheat Week lessons to 4th and 5th grade classes
• Teach Watershed Week and other K-12 environmental education lessons and programs
• Disseminate information to local school districts, stakeholders, and teachers via email and phone
• Assist the Education and Outreach Team in their public outreach through informational fairs, markets, and events
• Create flyers and marketing collateral for events as needed
• Assist with youth led conservation projects
• Provide high-quality and energetic environmental education lessons
• Foster positive relationships with school district staff and community partners
• Assist in further development of SCD’s education and outreach programs
• Maintain accurate records of lessons taught, number of students and teachers reached

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in elementary education, environmental education, environmental science, natural resources, OR three years of relevant experience
• At least one year of experience teaching children in an indoor or outdoor setting
• Demonstrated experience in managing students with hands-on STEM curriculum
• Commitment to inclusive environmental education experiences that engage diverse audiences
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft and Google products (PowerPoint, Excel, Google Drive, etc.)
• Flexible and can thrive in a fast-paced environment while wearing several hats
• Proactive self-starter with a strong sense of taking initiative and moving forward without waiting to be told what to do and how to do it