Sustainability Educator

Sullivan County•Unity, NH

55d•Hybrid

About The Position

Sullivan County Natural Resources (SCNR) is looking for a motivated and creative Sustainability Educator. The successful candidate will be a confident coordinator and presenter familiar with regenerative food practices, renewable energy and place-based ecology education. Working closely with the SCNR Director, the Sustainability Educator will promote education on regenerative agriculture, energy and ecological systems in Sullivan County by assisting and partnering with schools, teachers, and School Administrative Unit (SAU) staff to connect K-12 students and teachers with their food, soil and communities; maintaining an Eco-Ag Center and education hub on Sullivan County lands, and; working collaboratively with network partners to develop network structure and increase capacity. The incumbent will represent Sullivan County as a member of the Upper Valley Teaching Place Collaborative to build connections to regional environmental resources, partnerships and opportunities for collective work. The role also involves overseeing SCNR outreach and administering programs and activities, including workshops; educational forums and events; plant sales; grant-writing and administration; conservation projects; County lands management, and Conservation District Board meetings. The incumbent will spend half of their time in this role.

Requirements

Familiarity with and excitement about natural resources, sustainability-focused agriculture and renewable energy
Good organizational skills
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Comfortable leading classes, making presentations and creating curriculum
Experience with website management, Facebook, eblasts and other forms of public outreach
Bachelor’s Degree or higher in natural resources, environmental education or environmental science, and/or at least one year of experience farming
Valid driver’s license

Nice To Haves

Knack for logistics
Enjoy working with kids, teachers and volunteers
Natural relationship builder and enjoy working collaboratively

Responsibilities

Promote education on regenerative agriculture, energy and ecological systems in Sullivan County
Assist and partner with schools, teachers, and School Administrative Unit (SAU) staff to connect K-12 students and teachers with their food, soil and communities
Maintain an Eco-Ag Center and education hub on Sullivan County lands
Work collaboratively with network partners to develop network structure and increase capacity
Represent Sullivan County as a member of the Upper Valley Teaching Place Collaborative
Build connections to regional environmental resources, partnerships and opportunities for collective work
Oversee SCNR outreach
Administer programs and activities, including workshops; educational forums and events; plant sales; grant-writing and administration; conservation projects; County lands management, and Conservation District Board meetings