Practical Farmers of Iowa is seeking a diligent, respectful and passionate person to serve as a habitat education coordinator for the farmer-led education department. For 35 years, Practical Farmers has worked to equip farmers to build resilient farms and communities.The habitat education coordinator will create and deliver educational programs to support farmers and landowners with wildlife habitat and working lands conservation practices.

This is a truly enjoyable summer camp opportunity with substantial support for reflective practice and curriculum innovation in a stunning location conveniently located in the middle of the city. Our low student:teacher ratios and half-day camp schedule offer opportunity for bringing your very best to kids who are excited to be there. Ideal for teachers with elementary teaching, PE, art, dance, theater, and ecology backgrounds who enjoy connecting with elementary aged kids.

Seeking loving educators to help create magical moments in an enchanted forest in the San Juan Islands, with curious little ones! Do you love 3-7 year olds, their play, passions and investigations? Do you enjoy nature exploration, arts and song, storytelling, bush crafts and cooking? This is a wonderful opportunity to joyfully guide children in their own outdoor learning adventures, and help them develop holistic skills that will serve them throughout their lives. Cosy housing available!

Christodora, a 124-year-old nonprofit, nonsectarian organization, based in New York City, seeks a seasoned outdoor leader to work as the Excursions Program Supervisor to work at its Manice Education Center (MEC) located in the heart of the Berkshire Mountains of Western Massachusetts on a 200-acre wooded campus from May 23 - Aug 28, 2022.

June 2022 - May 2023, Dunes Learning Center - Chesterton, Indiana Interpretive Naturalists are key members of the Dunes Learning Center team and are responsible for providing meaningful experiences for children and adults regarding the diversity of ecosystems and cultural history of the Indiana Dunes all year long. They help students create connections, build confidence, and develop a sense of place by providing opportunities to explore, ask questions, reflect and work together as a team.

Cabin Leaders are key members of the Dunes Learning Center team and are responsible for providing meaningful experiences for campers during summer camp. They help students create connections, build confidence, and develop a sense of place by providing opportunities to explore, ask questions, reflect, and work together as a team. They facilitate the evening programs (campfire, group games, night hike, ice cream social, etc), lead meal and flag raising activities, and provide overnight supervision of campers throughout the week. June-August 2022

Join a team of passionate, professional naturalists at Chippewa Nature Center in Midland, MI who seek to help people make meaningful connections with the natural world. Through kayak trips, hikes, drop-in programs, events, and more, CNC naturalists welcome people of all ages to connect with nature through hands-on, engaging experiences. Objective: To provide high quality natural and cultural history programs to visitors at CNC as well as during outreach programs in the community.

A fully-funded, immersive, and in-person training in Bali, Indonesia for environmental leaders & educators from South and Southeast Asia.

May 2, 2022

Global EE

Sustainable Cities and Communities

Young and Emerging Professionals

Are you a young person who is Christian, Jewish, or Muslim concerned about the climate crisis? Join an interfaith collaborative in exploring how our faith traditions can support and guide our climate activism. Young Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (18-26) in the United States are invited to apply for the Faithful Climate Action Fellowship.

May 9, 2022

Spirituality and EE

Young and Emerging Professionals

It is the primary responsibility of the Traveling Natural History Program Science Educator to work as part of a collaborative and dynamic staff team, deliver educational lessons to a variety of audiences, support the science curriculum at Chewonki, and provide high quality care to our resident animals. The Science Educator should be enthusiastic about carrying out Chewonki’s mission through fun, engaging, and impactful educational experiences for people of all ages; particularly children.

Marine Science Summer Camp Counselors are responsible for the supervision and safety of all campers, aged 8-18, at Chincoteague Bay Field Station. Primary job duties include: directing and supervising summer campers day and night throughout their stay; planning/executing small and large group activities during free time and evenings; and fostering a fun and welcome environment for campers.

Under the supervision of the Sustainability Officer, the Sustainability Coordinator will plan and implement strategies to achieve city sustainability goals including carbon neutrality, ecological resiliency, economic vitality, social equity, and a high quality of life. Salary Range: $49,404-$74,106. Minimum three years of experience.

Summer of Service (SOS) is a team-based, 12 or 14 week-long program. SOS participants (called Corpsmembers) serve on environmental stewardship projects on public lands throughout the Denver Metro area. Corpsmembers will be enrolled in AmeriCorps—a national community service program. No experience is required! We will provide you with hands-on training related to all projects.

Summer of Service (SOS) is a team-based, 12 or 14 week-long program. SOS participants (called Corpsmembers) serve on environmental stewardship projects on public lands throughout the Denver Metro area. Corpsmembers will be enrolled in AmeriCorps—a national community service program. No experience is required! We will provide you with hands-on training related to all projects.

The STEM Coordinator is responsible for developing, coordinating, and teaching the STEM Curiosity Lab afterschool program for 6th-8th grade students at their middle schools. Primary responsibilities include program instruction, curriculum development and revision, and materials management. The STEM Coordinator also collaborates with contract co-instructors, graduate fellows, and other Walking Mountains staff who help teach the program.

Complete a Summer of Service with our Colorado Climate Corps program. This is a team based, 10 to 14 week-long program. Perfect for recent high school or college grads, and folks looking for a summer program! Colorado Climate Corps Corpsmembers will serve Metro Denver residents by installing in-home energy and water saving measures (low-flow toilets, kitchen and bathroom aerators, programmable thermostats, and LED light bulbs).

Reporting to the Senior Director, Roots & Shoots, the Manager, Roots & Shoots Network supervises and supports contracted regional hub coordinators based in 4-6 U.S. cities representing key locations for Roots & Shoots advancement. As the national lead for this activity, the Manager establishes benchmarks and success criteria in the areas of educator recruitment, institutional relationships, National Youth Leadership Council recruitment, and event management.

by Mary Ford | May 2, 2022

Conservation and Behavior Change

As a classroom teacher for Chewonki Elementary and Middle School, a unique opportunity exists to be part of building a place-based education model in midcoast Maine.

Interested in Education and Sustainability? The Sonoma County Water Agency (Sonoma Water) seeks multiple educators for their Water Education Program. *Salary is negotiable within the established range. For more information, including minimum qualifications, and to apply, visit, www.yourpath2sonomacounty.org or call 707-565-2331. EOE Apply by 5/23/22

The Environmental Education – Tribal Liaison Member will engage tribal youth in understanding the issues facing our local salmon, inspiring action, and fostering the next generation of environmental stewards through classroom lessons, recreational opportunities and field experiences.

Interested in diversity and inclusion in outdoor recreation and nature enjoyment? Apply to serve as Program Coordinator for the Outdoor Adventures summer day camp program at the Greater Ithaca Activities Center! Located in the beautiful Finger Lakes region of central New York, GIAC summer day-camps serve children from diverse backgrounds, including communities of color and low-income families.

The program coordinator is an essential person who helps make our education programming happen along with assisting with managing volunteers and membership. We are a small nature center, so everyone does a little of everything.

Vermont Institute of Natural Science (VINS) seeks passionate, conservation minded individuals who desire to work with children in an outdoor setting. Lead Nature Camp Instructors are responsible for leading and teaching natural science topics to children ages 4 – 13 in an outdoor camp environment.

As Education Director, you will lead our long-running school-based field programs as well as our more recent efforts to engage whole families and communities in “education through recreation” opportunities, including sea kayaking and hiking. You will also have the opportunity to develop new educational programming aligned with your particular skills and interests.

Evanston Ecology Center invites you to join our summer camp team as Camp Director at Wildflower Camp. This unique preschool program for children ages 3-4 is designed to develop small and large motor skills, creativity, and imagination while exploring science and experiencing the joys of nature. Each two-week session meets Monday through Thursday and has a different theme. Daily activities combine outdoor exploration with play, crafts, stories, songs and nature discoveries.

The English teacher collaboratively develops curriculum and planning for Maine Coast Semester’s hallmark English course, Literature and the Land, with fellow English teachers. In keeping with the semester school’s focus on place-based experiential education, teachers in this position can connect our region (Maine/New England) to the study of diverse American literary traditions, as well as make connections between the themes of the texts studied with students’ experiences in the natural world.

The Adult Volunteer Coordinator is a full-time salary position reporting directly to the Education Program Manager- Visitor and Volunteer Engagement. The function of this position is to create, implement, facilitate, maintain, and evaluate the Zoo and Wildlife Safari Park volunteer programs; promote the Zoos mission, goals, and objectives and to provide positive Zoo experiences for visitors, clients, staff, and volunteers.

Have you considered using Spoken Word as a form of activism and self-expression? Did you know that Bow Seat offers the Voice of the Sea Award to students who submit spoken word poetry to the 2022 Ocean Awareness Contest? Join Sisterhood(verb), Inc’s founder and Voice of the Sea Award advisor Tayllor Johnson as she talks to 2022 Future Blue Youth Council member and 2020 Contest Gold Award winner Nuan Ning Teioh about the power of spoken word poetry for advocacy.

The School of Engineering, Sciences & Mathematics at Madison College invites applications for the position of Biology Instructor. Madison College is a comprehensive, open-access institution providing a high-quality education to a diverse population, including first-generation college students.

The Island School, a not-for-profit organization based in The Bahamas, was founded to create and support transformational educational experiences with the vision of leadership effecting change, on the island of Eleuthera, The Bahamas. The Semester is the flagship Island School program offering a single immersive semester for high school sophomores and juniors. Thus, we seek semester teachers with a demonstrated career commitment to experiential education and a love for teaching and learning.

The Island School, a not-for-profit organization based in The Bahamas, was founded to create and support transformational educational experiences with the vision of leadership effecting change, on the island of Eleuthera, The Bahamas. The Semester is the flagship Island School program offering a single immersive semester for high school sophomores and juniors. Thus, we seek semester teachers with a demonstrated career commitment to experiential education and a love for teaching and learning.

The Island School, a not-for-profit organization based in The Bahamas, was founded to create and support transformational educational experiences with the vision of leadership effecting change, on the island of Eleuthera, The Bahamas. The Semester is the flagship Island School program offering a single immersive semester for high school sophomores and juniors. Thus, we seek semester teachers with a demonstrated career commitment to experiential education and a love for teaching and learning.

To organize and administer activities (swimming, watercraft etc.) at the waterfront consistent with Girl Scout and American Camp Association standards and to integrate waterfront activities with unit plans and other specialized camp events. To fully support and actively participate in the team approach to camp management and achievement of goals.

American Conservation Experience, a nonprofit Conservation Corps, in partnership with the National Park Service, is seeking ONE Vegetation Management member to contribute to natural resource projects alongside Bryce Canyon National Park staff. For full position description and to apply, please visit: https://usaconservation.applicantpool.com/jobs/760956.html Start Date: May 30, 2022. End Date: November 11, 2022. A 24-week minimum commitment is required.

To plan and direct the operation of the Girl Scout program at Camp Hoffman and Camp Rocky Farm. To provide leadership and supervision of campers and staff and to aid the Camp Director. To provide health and safety of the campers- always within the framework of the Girl Scout program, policies, and standards. To fully support and actively participate in the team approach to camp management and achievement of goals. To encourage both campers and staff to live up to the Girl Scout Promise and Law.

To help campers within your unit live up to the Girl Scout Promise and Law. Plan, carry out, and evaluate daily activities with other camp staff members while developing an appreciation and respect for the outdoors.

Hidden Villa Summer Camp is seeking Residential Counselors to work collaboratively under the supervision of the Unit Leader to implement their residential program and create positive learning opportunities that support Hidden Villa’s Mission for one cohort of campers in grades 4-7, 8-10, or 10-12.

Under the supervision of the Camp Director and technical direction of a licensed physician, the Nurse/First Aider is the health and safety manager for the camp. The Nurse/First Aider will work to ensure the health and safety of every person in camp. The position will supervise health and cleanliness standards and uphold current COVID-19 policies. The Nurse/First Aider is required to live on site.

To help campers within your unit live up to the Girl Scout Promise and Law. Plan, carry out, and evaluate daily activities with other camp staff members while developing an appreciation and respect for the outdoors.

The Camp Educator (CE) is a seasonal role, 40-hour work week, 8:15am – 4:15pm Monday through Friday for the season, June 20 – August 26. The CE is primarily responsible for the daily execution of the camp programs and activities and the supervision of campers aged  4-15 years old, depending on the assigned age range. Camp educators are expected to contribute collaboratively to the development of camp activities and are given creative freedom to direct the experience of campers in their group. 

Monarch Nature Preschool is looking for teacher aide who is enthusiastic and passionate about helping children thrive in an environment that supports a nature based emergent preschool program.

Monarch Nature Preschool is looking for a 4 year old Lead Teacher who is enthusiastic and passionate about helping children thrive in an environment that supports a nature based emergent preschool program.

Monarch Nature Preschool is looking for 3 year old Lead Teacher who is enthusiastic and passionate about helping children thrive in an environment that supports a nature based emergent preschool program.

The Ropes Course activity specialist works with campers of all ages in creating meaningful teambuilding and challenge by choice activities. This individual will regularly set-up and take down the challenge course, belay campers and work with other belayers in creating an emotionally and physically safe environment to try new things.

Join the Shreveport Aquarium as we embark on our journey to become AZA Accredited. Newly enrolled in the AZA pathway program, we are seeking candidates familiar with AZA Accreditation standards. The candidate chosen for this position will build and implement onsite/offsite educational programing that meets or exceeds the AZA education standards. This position is also responsible for the management, organization, and continued development of the education team.

The Teen Urban Tree Corps (TUTC) Program Coordinator will have primary responsibility for managing the day-to-day TUTC program. This is a full time summer job that will include supervision of Team Leaders and TUTC youth as the youth learn about the importance of trees in Boston, engage in hands-on learning activities, and receive invaluable skills and connections in the world of urban forestry.

Join our team! Come see why it's great to work for New York State Parks! https://parks.ny.gov/employment/

The Donor Engagement and Events Manager is responsible for planning, coordinating and implementing an annual schedule of cultivation projects and events, including overseeing all aspects of the Wildlife Conservation Awards Dinner. Through these activities the manager appropriately and consistently ensures major individual donor engagement and stewardship. The manager works closely with senior leadership, major gifts officers, and communications staff.

The Expedition Director leads our Expeditions team in ensuring exceptional service to our collaborators, youth, and parents/guardians. An ideal candidate has extensive experience managing outdoor experiences for youth, has a keen eye for details, and exceptional communication skills. Please see the job description for more information. Grand Canyon Youth is a nonprofit organization. For nearly 25 years we have offered educational outdoor expeditions connecting young

Petra Cliffs Climbing Center & Mountaineering School is looking for passionate, self-motivated, creative, and fun people to join our summer camp staff! Summer Mountain Adventure Training Camp (SumMAT Camp – “summit”) is an outdoor adventure camp that gets kids and staff outside every day!

Bat Conservation International (BCI), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to ending bat extinctions worldwide, seeks four part-time Restoration Field Technician to join BCI’s Conservation Department. The Restoration Field Technician will work as part of the Restoration Team in the Habitat Protection & Restoration Program (HP&R). The ideal candidates should be located near the Phoenix, Tucson, or Flagstaff vicinities in Arizona.

Calling all avid outdoorsy peeps! Work with our Teen Adventure Program staff and campers. Spend part of your summer at our beautiful rustic outpost, and part of your summer down at base camp. Hiking, climbing, biking, outdoor cooking, white water rafting! June 8 - August 13. Horsham and Millville, Pennsylvania locations.

All three Environmental Journalism (Photography, Writing, Videography) courses are opening on Friday, May 20th and will be available until Monday, June 20th. Based on the Young Reporters for the Environment four-step methodology, these courses are a great way to learn about how you can use journalism to raise awareness of environmental issues in your community! If you would like to enrol in an Environmental Journalism course, please use the enrollment key: Summer2022!

May 18, 2022

Global EE

Advocacy, Policy, and Civic Engagement

Conservation and Behavior Change

Young and Emerging Professionals

Do you enjoy teaching folks about nature in nature? Do you enjoy building your professional skills? Look no further! Join us in Minnesota for our summer camps and programming starting in June!

Reporting to the Program Coordinator, the Lead Educator (LE) serves as an assistant to the Program Coordinator (PC) in all aspects of the youth day camp program at Hunt Hill Audubon Sanctuary. The LE helps coordinate all aspects of camp (60%), supports and co-supervises Environmental Educators (EE) (40%), and provides excellent customer service to campers and families. The term of employment is Tuesday, May 31 to Sunday, August 14, 2022.

Seasonal May-August, $13+/hr, 40 hrs/wk, flexible summer schedule for vacations and time off Participate and lead campers in exciting journeys of educational exploration with hands on learning, fun community interactions, amazing field trips and more! Not only will you be making many new friends across our diverse staff, you will also acquire and strengthen your skillsets in LEADERSHIP, COMMUNICATION, PROBLEM SOLVING, PRIORITIZATION, RISK MANAGEMENT, AND MORE!

Solano RCD currently has vacancies for their Program Educator position. This position varies from 30% to 50% of full time equivalent (FTE) from August through June in the 22-23 school year. Educators choosing half-time employment receive 50% of organization benefits, including a health stipend and holiday pay. The total number of actual work hours will vary each week and depending on the needs of each educator. Program schedules are planned months in advance and arranged to accommodate.

Aspen Center for Environmental Studies (ACES), a nationally recognized leader in environmental education for people of all ages, seeks Environmental Educators for two of its sites, Rock Bottom Ranch and Hallam Lake. Educators teach programs both in the classroom and in the field, primarily for K-5 students.

Gain foundation in the practical skills needed to identify and classify plants in your location of interest and meet the minimum educational requirements for federal and state wildlife biology jobs that require formal education in botany and the related plant sciences by taking this four-week, online, learn at your own pace with instructor, Dr. Katherine Crowley, Center for Wildlife Studies.

by Jessica Kennelly | April 8, 2022

Connecting to Nature

Are you seeking to deepen your understanding of climate science and expand your climate communication and interpretation skills? The Earth to Sky Interagency Partnership, in collaboration with the Institute for Tribal Environmental Professionals and Grand Canyon National Park, is excited to announce an upcoming course for interpreters, informal educators, and Tribal professionals on the Colorado Plateau.

Thorne Nature Preschool is built on the simple belief that kids grow better in nature. The Assistant Preschool Teacher supports the well-being of the children in the preschool program through daily mentorship and program support. As an Assistant Preschool Teacher, you will work with the Preschool Team to develop and implement daily practices and routines, as well as seasonal, place-based, emergent curriculum that promotes early childhood development and deep nature connection.

Join an enthusiastic team of co-educators and lead your small group of 6-11 year old children through the hills, gorge, and forests of the Fred L. Waterman Conservation Education Center Interpretive trails in Apalachin, New York, this summer while teaching them about their surroundings, playing games, making crafts, and discovering adventure!

Assist with connecting youth and adult community members to service opportunities at Cuyahoga Valley National Park in Ohio.

Help create an experience for our campers that is both magical and transformative! Working at F&W provides the opportunity to learn and practice problem solving in real time while being a part of a supportive community. Operating on nearly 5,000 acres of forestland in the Green Mountains of Vermont, F&W programs are rich in adventure, community, history, and spirit and foster an individual relationship with the natural world.

For almost 50 years, Wildlands Conservancy has been the Lehigh River Watershed’s leading land trust. Our mission is to protect and restore critical areas and waterways and educate the community to create a legacy of a healthy, sustainable environment for future generations. As a part of a dynamic team, you will assist with educating the community on the importance of becoming future stewards of our natural world. For additional information on Wildlands Conservancy, please watch this short video: https://vimeo.com/149678033

Dream BIG Day Camp is a summer camp in Denver looking for outdoor enthusiasts who have extensive teaching experience in his/her area. We are looking for people who are passionate and creative in their areas of expertise and already possess the ability to teach and develop a child’s skills in that area. They will be asked to create their own curriculum, develop thorough lesson plans, and generate as much excitement as humanly possible in their activity area!

The Oregon Forest Resources Institute (OFRI or the “Agency”) is seeking an experienced leader to serve as the Executive Director. OFRI was created by the Oregon Legislature in 1991, and the organization is funded by a portion of the state forest products harvest tax. The Oregon Forest Resources Institute supports and enhances Oregon’s forest products industry by advancing public understanding of forests, forest management and forest products.

The Housatonic Valley Association (HVA) is seeking applicants to fill three River Information & Outreach (RIO) Stewards positions, available for summer 2022. RIO Stewards will each weekend approximately 12 weeks (June 18 to September 4, 2022). Please note that start and end dates AND hours worked per work can be flexible – email us for details! The goal of the RIO program is to promote safe, sustainable, and equitable access to Housatonic river recreation areas in northwestern Connecticut.

Washington Service Corps and AmeriCorps host site, Palouse Conservation District, are actively seeking an AmeriCorps member to serve as the Education and Restoration Technician with our Resource Conservation Department to deliver opportunities that promote riparian restoration and help implement conservation practices with local volunteer groups and students.

Osprey Wilds ELC is a private, 501(c)(3) non-profit residential learning center near Sandstone, MN that provides outdoor educational opportunities to diverse audiences in an intimate setting. Gain experience in current environmental education methods, as well as knowledge of Minnesota’s unique biomes and natural history through training seminars, direct mentorship, graduate-level coursework, and on-the-job learning. Our organization is committed to making the outdoors accessible to everyone.

Washington Service Corps and AmeriCorps host site, Palouse Conservation District, are actively seeking an AmeriCorps Member to serve as the Education and Outreach Technician with our Education and Outreach Department to deliver environmental education services to our local community in schools and outdoor settings and help implement conservation practices with local volunteer groups and students. 

Washington Service Corps and AmeriCorps host site, Palouse Conservation District, are actively seeking an AmeriCorps Member to serve as the Education and Monitoring Technician with our Research and Monitoring Department to deliver environmental education services to our local community through a citizen science water quality program. The member will assist in collecting environmental data used to assess the effectiveness of conservation best management practices.

For almost 50 years, Wildlands Conservancy has been the Lehigh River Watershed’s leading land trust. Our mission is to protect and restore critical areas and waterways and educate the community to create a legacy of a healthy, sustainable environment for future generations. As a part of a dynamic team, you will assist with educating the community on the importance of becoming future stewards of our natural world.

For almost 50 years, Wildlands Conservancy has been the Lehigh River Watershed’s leading land trust. Our mission is to protect and restore critical areas and waterways and educate the community to create a legacy of a healthy, sustainable environment for future generations. As a part of a dynamic team, you will assist with educating the community on the importance of becoming future stewards of our natural world.

The Connecticut Audubon Society’s, RTP Estuary Center Summer Camp, is seeking a Summer Camp Teacher-Naturalist.

Osprey Wilds ELC is a private, 501(c)(3) non-profit residential education center near Sandstone, MN that provides outdoor educational opportunities to a diverse audience in an intimate setting. Our Leadership Program is committed to developing the talents of emerging leaders in environmental education through on-the-job experience, mentorship, on-site training seminars, and professional development at conferences and off-site training.

Gain experience in current environmental education methods, as well as knowledge of Minnesota’s unique biomes and natural history through direct mentorship, and on-the-job learning. Our organization is committed to making the outdoors accessible to everyone with learner-centered, nature focused programming that is responsive to all visitors. Internship length: June 6, 2022 - August 5, 2022. Dates are flexible. There are two positions available. Applications will be considered upon submission

For almost 50 years, Wildlands Conservancy has been the Lehigh River Watershed’s leading land trust. Our mission is to protect and restore critical areas and waterways and educate the community to create a legacy of a healthy, sustainable environment for future generations. As a part of a dynamic team, you will guide students and the community on the Lehigh River and canal and educate the participants on the importance of being stewards of our natural world.

This is our centennial year! We are recruiting a dedicated, talented, driven, diverse staff to be creative and think big - to bring their own ideas and skills to each of our summer camp programs. We have a wide variety of jobs available and bring in staff from all over the USA and around the globe to bring our programs to life. All our children attend camp on scholarship. Our focus is on making each child feel safe, feel they can challenge themselves, and learn about the natural world.

Come inspire the next generation of environmental stewards! AMM seeks contractual Lead Educators for its summer camp program. This position is ideal for individuals who are passionate about educating youth, possess a love for the outdoors, and have prior summer camp and/or environmental education experience. AMM summer camps run 6/27-8/26. Contractors have the flexibility to choose their weeks. Educators work 40 hours/week, from 8:30 am – 4:30 pm M-F. Compensation for this position is $20/hour.

Come inspire the next generation of environmental stewards! AMM seeks College Interns for its 10-week summer camp program. This position is ideal for individuals who are passionate about educating youth, possess a love for the outdoors, and are interested in the environmental field. Interns will earn a stipend of up to $3,000 paid out in biweekly increments over the 10-week internship. AMM summer camp runs from 6/27 - 9/2. College interns will work 40 hours a week, from 8:30 am – 4:30 pm M-F.