Education & Outdoor Equity Manager (Elementary)

TREEPEOPLE INC•Los Angeles, CA

7h•$0 - $70,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Education & Outdoor Equity Manager (Elementary) is responsible for the leadership, management, and continuous improvement of TreePeople's elementary school environmental education programs, including the Eco-Tours program and related school-greening education initiatives. This position oversees program implementation, staff supervision, grant deliverables, program evaluation, and stakeholder engagement to ensure high-quality, equitable, and impactful educational experiences for students across Los Angeles County. Working closely with the Senior Manager, Education & Outdoor Equity, this role leads a team of educators and coordinators while fostering strong partnerships with schools, districts, community organizations, and funders. The Manager ensures programs align with organizational goals, educational best practices, equity commitments, and grant requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Education, Education, Environmental Science, Natural Resources, Public Administration, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Minimum 3–5 years of experience managing environmental education, youth development, outdoor education, or related programs.
Demonstrated experience supervising staff, managing projects, and coordinating multiple priorities simultaneously.
Knowledge of environmental education best practices, including Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), place-based education, experiential learning, and social-emotional learning.
Commitment to equity, inclusion, and culturally responsive educational practices.
Understanding of environmental issues affecting diverse communities throughout Southern California, including urban forestry, climate resilience, water resources, and green infrastructure solutions.
Strong project management, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent written, verbal, facilitation, and public speaking skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace, Salesforce, Asana, and other cloud-based systems.
Valid California driver's license, reliable transportation, and willingness to travel throughout Los Angeles County.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual proficiency in Spanish and English.
Experience working with K–12 school districts and public education systems.
Experience managing grant-funded programs and reporting requirements.
Familiarity with outdoor education, environmental stewardship, and community engagement programs.

Responsibilities

Lead the planning, implementation, and continuous improvement of TreePeople's elementary education programs, including Eco-Tours and school greening education offerings.
Develop and manage annual program work plans, timelines, goals, and performance metrics.
Ensure timely completion of grant deliverables, contractual obligations, and reporting requirements.
Oversee equitable program distribution across organizational and funder priority regions.
Monitor program quality, effectiveness, and participant outcomes through ongoing evaluation and continuous improvement processes.
Collaborate with organizational leadership to identify opportunities for program growth, innovation, and increased community impact.
Supervise, mentor, and support Elementary Team staff to achieve program goals and deliver high-quality educational experiences.
Establish clear performance expectations, professional development goals, and accountability measures for team members.
Conduct regular coaching, performance evaluations, and corrective action processes when necessary.
Foster a positive, collaborative, and inclusive team culture that supports staff engagement, development, and retention.
Recruit, hire, onboard, and train new team members as needed.
Lead annual program assessments and evaluation efforts for the Eco-Tours program and related educational initiatives.
Oversee data collection, quality assurance, analysis, and reporting processes.
Ensure timely and accurate entry of program data and documentation by team members.
Prepare and review reports, narratives, and supporting documentation for funders, leadership, and external stakeholders.
Utilize evaluation findings to inform program improvements and demonstrate organizational impact.
Manage program budgets and expenditures in partnership with departmental leadership.
Complete quarterly budget reconciliations and support financial forecasting, reporting, and expense tracking.
Maintain and improve program systems, workflows, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
Ensure compliance with organizational policies, grant requirements, and risk management protocols.
Track required staff certifications, trainings, and compliance requirements, including Mandated Reporter, Wilderness First Aid, Outdoor Leadership, and LiveScan Clearances.
Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with school districts, educators, community-based organizations, and other key stakeholders.
Support outreach and engagement strategies that expand access to programs and advance educational equity goals.
Represent TreePeople at meetings, conferences, community events, fundraising activities, and public engagements.
Deliver presentations and facilitate workshops for diverse audiences.
Collaborate across departments to strengthen organizational impact and visibility.
Contribute to special projects, cross-departmental initiatives, and organizational events as assigned.
Prepare professional correspondence, memoranda, presentations, and other communications.
Perform other duties as assigned.