Pennsylvania Rivers, Streams & Schoolyards Assistant Manager/Field Educator

Chesapeake Bay Foundation Inc • Harrisburg, PA

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About The Position

The Pennsylvania Rivers, Streams, & Schoolyards Environmental Education program provides experiential, hands-on field investigations for students in southcentral PA. These experiences include schoolyard-based explorations, classroom engagement, and canoe-based river investigations designed to provide students with the opportunity to learn about their local watershed and its connection to the Chesapeake Bay. Participants in these programs delve into the vibrant ecology of Pennsylvania through hands-on, field-based curriculum that emphasizes scientific investigation of local ecosystems that aligns with the Pennsylvania Science, Technology & Engineering, Environmental Literacy & Sustainability (STEELS) standards.

Program staff are based in Harrisburg and will travel daily throughout the southcentral region of PA to lead inquiry-based classroom lessons and conduct schoolyard investigations. Additionally, this position will be trained in how to lead canoe-based field programming. This position requires the ability to navigate a changing work schedule/time due to the varied work sites and travel.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in education or in the environmental field or relevant experience
• 2-4 years’ experience teaching in either a formal or non-formal setting with preference given for experience in leading place-based investigations
• A proven ability and strong desire to teach in the field/outdoors (under all weather conditions)
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
• Collaborative work style
• Physical ability to lift and carry heavy objects-at least 45 pounds (canoes and other equipment)
• This physically demanding position involves frequent exposure to the elements
• Ability to be trained in the American Canoe Association Certifications for flat and moving water
• Ability to learn to drive a work truck and safely tow a canoe trailer over long distances with a varying work schedule
• Must pass a criminal background check & obtain the Pennsylvania background clearance credentials
• Must possess a valid driver’s license, submit a driving record, and have an acceptable driving record
• Ability to work away from home for multiple-day periods throughout the year
• Ability to work occasional evenings and/or weekends
• Must have reliable transportation to travel to other CBF field programs & locations as needed
• All education staff participate in a pre-employment & random drug screening program per the requirements of the US Coast Guard

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of Pennsylvania rivers, streams, and environmental issues facing the Chesapeake Bay, preferred
• Experience with supporting outreach/marketing initiatives, preferred

Responsibilities

• Professionally serve as the Assistant Manager/Educator on the Pennsylvania (PA) Rivers, Streams, & Schools (RSS) Environmental Education program and other CBF field programs
• Safely and professionally serve as a field leader for the PA Rivers, Streams, & Schoolyards Environmental Education program, and other CBF programs
• Consistent ability to perform required programmatic administrative duties
• Support and implement outreach/marketing strategy to build engagement with students, teachers, and schools across southcentral PA.
• Other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level