Part-Time Waterfront Educator

Waterfront Alliance•New York, NY

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Waterfront Alliance is seeking a part-time waterfront educator to provide direct instruction for their Estuary Explorers environmental education and public programs. Working under the supervision of the senior education program manager, the educator will engage with partners, students, and the public at schools, community organizations, and tabling events, and lead outdoor waterfront field labs focused on marine science and coastal resilience. Work will involve curriculum development in the office and leading programs at various locations throughout the five boroughs, including weekdays and weekends. This is a part-time, non-exempt position averaging 15 hours per week, including travel and preparation time. The salary is $26 per hour with limited benefits.

Requirements

Experience in maritime or environmental programming, school-based educational programming, experiential education, event production, tabling, and/or equivalent educational background
Comfortable working outdoors and available for regular onsite presence at waterfront locations throughout New York City
Willingness to lead programs solo or with another educator
Detail oriented, organized, and able to prioritize competing tasks
Ability to interact with a diverse group of constituents; positive customer service approach
Ability to handle occasional stressful (public-facing) situations with professionalism and courtesy
Willing to comply with a background check.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work fulltime in the U.S. and should not require employment sponsorship now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

First Aid and CPR certification is preferred, but not required

Responsibilities

Participate in trainings led by Waterfront Alliance program staff to learn about and contribute to the curriculum / pedagogy, as well as shadow a program.
Instruct simple water quality testing lesson with students as part of the Estuary Explorers education program, as well as lead discussion around climate change, coastal resilience, sustainability, and civic engagement (this includes lifting buckets of harbor water; educational content training may be provided).
Assist with tabling events by speaking with the public, distributing materials, and doing activity demonstrations.
Manage access to waterfront sites for workshops, including permissions, directions, amenities, and weather contingency plans.
Maintain clean and organized workshop supplies.