Part-Time Waterfront Educators

Waterfront Alliance • New York, NY

8d • $26

About The Position

We are seeking two part-time waterfront educators to provide direct instruction for our Estuary Explorers environmental education and public programs.

Working under the supervision of the senior education program manager, the part-time waterfront educators will be responsible for engaging with partners, students, and the public at schools, community organizations, and tabling events, and leading outdoor waterfront field labs (focused on marine science and coastal resilience) with students participating in the Estuary Explorers program.

The part-time waterfront educators will be brought in to support programming starting April 2026. Work will take place in the office through curriculum development, as well as outside the office (at schools, at community organizations, at outdoor events, etc.) on weekdays and weekends, at locations throughout the five boroughs.

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.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed