Thetrustees

Thetrustees

Outdoor Educator, Mobile Engagement

New Bedford, Massachusetts, United States · Part-time

Sponsorship not specified$20k-$23kDetected 180 days ago
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About the role

  • You will be responsible for aiding in the planning, marketing, managing and execution of a robust seasonal schedule of community-based events targeted to children and families.
  • These events may occur both indoors and outdoors depending on weather and time of year.
  • All programming occurs outdoors or at rain sites during the Summer.

Responsibilities

  • As an Outdoor Educator, you will work with the Mobile Engagement team to support the Trustees' mission to increase conservation awareness and engagement with the southeastern Massachusetts communities of New Bedford and Fall River.
  • As an Outdoor Educator, you will support the Mobile Engagement Unit, an initiative focused on connecting urban youth with urban green space.

Requirements

  • Do you have a personal passion for getting people connected to nature and the outdoors?

Nice to have

  • Current authorization to work in the United States - a candidate must have such authorization by his or her first day of employment.
  • A valid driver's license, as well as a satisfactory driving record as outlined in The Trustees' driving policy.
  • A satisfactory criminal background (CORI) check.
  • Active American Red Cross CPR/First Aid or Wilderness First Responder Certificate orwillingness to acquire certification Don't quite have all the skills and experience listed above?
  • We still want to hear from you!
  • Research shows that historically marginalized groups are less likely to apply if they do not meet every single requirement.
  • Contact our People team at people@thetrustees.org

Compensation

  • $20k-$23k

Benefits

  • The Trustees' commitment to advancing the organization's vision for this work may be found here: Diversity, Belonging, Inclusion and Equity.
  • You will develop and implement pop up style nature-based play, recreational, educational, and public programming with a focus on connecting people to nature.

Company info

  • Founded in 1891 by a group of visionary volunteers, The Trustees of Reservations (The Trustees) is the nation's premier conservation and preservation organization.
  • The Trustees' preserves, for public use and enjoyment, of exceptional scenic, historic, and ecological value in Massachusetts.
  • Our are open to all, and we thrive by involving as many people as possible in all that we do.
  • We aim to protect special places for future generations to enjoy in perpetuity, and have helped protect more than 50,000 acres, including 27,000+ acres on more than 120 reservations that are open to the public.
  • As a non-profit conservation organization, we are funded and supported entirely by our visitors, supporters, volunteers, and our 100,000 Member households.
  • We encourage you to learn more about The Trustees on our website, www.thetrustees.org.
  • Posting Information: Salary/Hourly Rate: $20.00 - $23.00 per hour Hours per week: 10 - 20 hours per week Job Classification: Nonexempt, Part-Time, Limited Term Job Type: Onsite Duration: February - September, hours vary by season with the option to work limited hours in the off season Location: New Bedford and Fall River, MA What You'll Do: Your Impact: Do you have a personal passion for getting people connected to nature and the outdoors?
  • The Role: As an Outdoor Educator, you will support the Mobile Engagement Unit, an initiative focused on connecting urban youth with urban green space.
  • Employing a "food truck" model and leveraging the unique natural resources of a variety of Trustees on the south coast, you will engage and inspire children to play outdoors, understand their connection to nature, develop connection to place, and foster a life-long love of the outdoors.
  • Programming will occur at a variety of places including but not limited to partner sites, city parks, gardens, community events and festivals, and Trustees.

Equal opportunity

  • The Trustees is a proud equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any protected status including, but not limited to, age, race, ethnicity, sex, gender, sexual preferences, nation of origin, religion, or disability status and strongly encourages applications from people of color, persons with varying abilities, women, and LGBTQ+ applicants.
  • We aspire to reflect and effectively serve the residents and communities of Massachusetts, who are at the core of our mission.
  • It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment.
  • An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
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