Environmental and Natural Resources Educator
About The Position
Join Virginia Cooperative Extension – Prince William as our Environmental and Natural Resources Educator. This position supports the Agriculture and Natural Resources (ANR) program and advances the County’s environmental goals through education, outreach, and stewardship. As an Education and Outreach Specialist, you will lead the BEST Lawns/Urban Nutrient Management Plan (UNMP) program, including participant recruitment, site visits, plan development, and volunteer training. You will also lead the annual well water sampling program, collaborate with the Master Gardener Coordinator to train, schedule, and evaluate volunteers, and design and deliver educational programs on agriculture, natural resources, and environmental topics for youth, adults, and local government staff. Additionally, you will support school and community gardens and stormwater education events, respond to public inquiries on horticulture, native/invasive plants, wildlife conflicts, and sustainable practices, and contribute to outreach strategy, digital resource development, and grant-supported programming.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED and 2 years of related experience.
- Must complete Department of Conservation and Recreation Urban Nutrient Management coursework and pass the certified planner test within 18 months of hire.
Nice To Haves
- Degree or coursework in agriculture, environmental science, or related field.
- Experience in program delivery, public speaking, volunteer coordination, and community engagement.
- Knowledge of soils, turf, nutrient management, native/invasive species, and human-wildlife interactions.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams) and digital communication tools.
- Ability to translate scientific concepts into accessible, engaging content.
Responsibilities
- Lead the BEST Lawns/Urban Nutrient Management Plan (UNMP) program, including participant recruitment, site visits, plan development, and volunteer training.
- Lead the annual well water sampling program.
- Collaborate with the Master Gardener Coordinator to train, schedule, and evaluate volunteers.
- Design and deliver educational programs on agriculture, natural resources, and environmental topics for youth, adults, and local government staff.
- Support school and community gardens and stormwater education events.
- Respond to public inquiries on horticulture, native/invasive plants, wildlife conflicts, and sustainable practices.
- Contribute to outreach strategy, digital resource development, and grant-supported programming.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
