Environmental Educator

Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy•San Francisco, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy (Parks Conservancy) is seeking an Environmental Educator to support its youth programs. These programs engage local youth through park- and community-based learning, leadership development, and workforce development. The Environmental Educator will facilitate activities focused on environmental science, environmental justice, service learning, outdoor experiences, visual art, wellness, and leadership development. Programs are held at the Crissy Field Center, in parks, at schools, and within the communities served by the youth. The position is a project term-limited role from September 21st, 2026, to August 6th, 2027, working an average of 40 hours per week. The role involves instruction and mentorship of youth, supporting multiple youth-serving programs, and facilitating outdoor activities such as hiking, backpacking, and camping. The educator will also assist with lesson planning, program documentation, and logistics. This position is primarily in-person and based at the Crissy Field Center in the Presidio.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent.
One or more school years working with elementary, middle school, or high school students.
Experience working with diverse groups of youth. This includes multiple dimensions of diversity such as race/ethnicity, income, language, physical ability, sexuality, gender identity, and neurodiversity.
Experience, strong interest, or education in environmental education, child development, recreation, or other related fields.
Experience (personal or professional) facilitating groups.
Valid Driver’s License.
Commitment to education, youth development, and social justice.
Awareness of environmental justice issues.
Ability to connect with diverse groups of youth, especially middle school and high school aged youth.
Ability to support team and program goals, balance team and individual responsibilities.
Ability to collaborate and co-lead programs.
Ability to analyze calculated risks while prioritizing the safety of both staff and youth.
Ability to adjust priorities as the team’s needs change.
Ability to work in a variety of outdoor and indoor environments as well as with a variety of age groups.
Ability to adapt to a flexible work schedule that does include some evening, weekend, and overnight work.
Ability to adapt programs on the spot based on youth needs.
Ability to hike 5 miles on uneven terrain.
Work is often performed standing or walking with a backpack.
Frequently lifts, carries, and positions objects weighing up to 25 pounds.
Occasionally sits at a computer station for up to 3-4 hours.
Regularly drives youth and staff in work vehicles.
Live Scan fingerprint clearance in addition to the standard pre-employment background check.

Nice To Haves

Can make connections between environmental and social issues.
Supports youth-led advocacy.
Interest in working with communities historically excluded from environmental experiences and careers in the Bay Area , including low income and BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) communities.
Interest and ability to make curriculum relevant to youth audiences.
Receives direction and feedback in a constructive manner.
Includes appropriate staff and/or community members in the decision-making process.
Exhibits confidence in self and others; inspires and motivates others to perform well.
CPR, First Aid, and Epinephrine auto injector certification - will assist upon hire.

Responsibilities

Leads youth participants in outdoor activities such as hiking, backpacking, camping, team-building activities, service learning, and environmental education lessons.
Delivers project-based learning curriculum for youth.
Facilitates in-classroom activities and presentations.
Assists with lesson planning.
Facilitates overnight camping trips with youth.
Assists with program planning for overnight programs.
Prepares materials for activities.
Cleans up after activities.
Drives work vehicles and is responsible for passenger safety and supervision during transport.
Creates a physically and emotionally safe space for youth to engage in the outdoors.
Supports program managers in developing short-term and long-term goals for youth.
Supports youth in developing and completing work plans.
Models healthy and supportive behavior for youth participants.
Facilitates activities that support the growth of leadership and career skills for youth participants.
With guidance from program managers, provides positive and constructive feedback to youth.
Supports program managers in planning and scheduling with program partners.
Supports program managers in youth participant outreach.
Supports with program documentation, evaluation, and reporting.
Supports with program administration and logistics, including using online systems such as Microsoft Office and Google Drive.
Other duties as assigned.