Lead a class of 2-4yr olds in a fully outdoor Forest Kindergarten (Preschool), the first of its kinda in Northeast Los Angeles. Our program is growing and looking for teachers excited about working with an established organization working towards inclusion and anti-racist practices. We want to take the elitist nature our of education IN nature.

MNP seeks dedicated, seasoned educators with a love of the outdoors to teach 100% outside with Minneapolis Nature Preschool (MNP), Sept 2020-June 2021. Morning and afternoon preschool (children ages 3-5 years) sessions will be held 100% outdoors. Pay is $20/hour. Black, Indigenous, people of color, LGBTQ+ and Northside residents strongly encouraged to apply. We are a small, fairly new preschool looking for innovative, enthusiastic, community-minded teachers to grow our future.

Making art can be a creative, technical, and meditative practice all-in-one and it is associated with positive mental health outcomes such as concentration, mindfulness, and introspection. Combining the joy and technique of art with the therapeutic benefits of being in nature is The Joy of Botanical Drawing by botanical artist, instructor, and author Wendy Hollender. Wednesday, August 12, 2020, from 4:00 - 5:00 PM (Pacific). Hosted by Talaterra Cowork.

by Tania Marien | July 31, 2020

Advocacy, Policy, and Civic Engagement

Connecting to Nature

Equity and Inclusion

K-12 EE

Sustainable Cities and Communities

BOC International Program Instructor (IPI) will work seasons at Berkshire Outdoor Center, as well as Camp Adair (YMCA of Auckland) in New Zealand. The BOC International Program Instructor (IPI) is responsible for leading activities in the fields of outdoor education, leadership development, teambuilding and adventure recreation. This position is an 18-month contract. Please read Job Description for details!

by McKenna Style | January 12, 2017

The first Forest Kindergarten in NE Los Angeles (Griffith and Elysian Parks) is looking for a part-time associate teacher to grow with our program. Job is working with ages 2-6. NbECE and FK experience is a plus but not required. Job starts Sept 1st with training, CoVid prep training, and team work growth! Naturalists, biologist, EE's highly encouraged to apply!

As Zoo School Teacher Assistant, you are primarily responsible for teaching and assisting at the Will Smith Zoo School, a nature-based preschool for children ages 3-5. You may also facilitate programs with parents and other education audiences when needed.

Non-profit outdoor education center in Western Massachusetts currently hiring Program Instructors for Fall 2020. Please read job description for position details, and for instructions on how to apply.

by McKenna Style | May 16, 2019

Do you love to work outside, have a sense of humor, and enjoy working with children? Spend a season in the sunny Carolinas as a School Year Programs Instructor with YMCA Camp Thunderbird! This year, we are filling a much needed gap in our community by providing full-day care for school age children.

Severson Dells Nature Center has been providing nature education for all ages in northern Illinois for over 40 years on our 369 acre campus and at school sites across northern Illinois. Members support school field trip programs and after school programs to help students learn about local habitats, predator and prey interactions, food webs, animal and plant adaptations and basic ecology of the area.

Peabody School, an independent preK-8 school for advanced learners in Charlottesville, Virginia, is seeking a dynamic and skilled outdoor environmental educator for the 2020-2021 school year.

The AmeriCorps member will assist in the planning and implementation of environmental education and recreational programs for youth ages 4-18 years. These will include programs for schools, youth groups, summer camps, adventure days, child care centers and the general public. Programs take place Hartman Reserve and other Black Hawk county park locations. Members will have the opportunity to collaborate with related natural resource agencies and organizations.

We are Fidalgo Nature School, a non-profit outdoor preschool for 3-5 year olds. We serve Skagit and Island county in WA state and work out of public parks in the area. We want you with us! We hold school September through June...teach in forest, ocean and open space!

Looking for a rewarding Master’s program? The University of Idaho's award-winning McCall Outdoor Science School (MOSS) is accepting applications for next year's graduate student class. Gain hands-on, teaching experience and develop expertise in ecology, science communication, place-based education and leadership. Live, learn, work and travel in the incredible environment surrounding McCall, ID. Start date is August 2020. Scholarships and Housing Discounts Available.

Take Root Education, a nature-based learning program, is seeking a Nature Teacher - an Environmental Outdoor Educator for their Nature Seekers Program in Southeast Florida. The ideal person has high energy, is enthusiastic, and has experience working with children. The Teacher Naturalist has an understanding and/or passion for Florida ecology and is able to impart that knowledge to the students while actively exploring the environment using experiential, hands-on activities and games.

Hawk Mountain Sanctuary, PA, the world’s first refuge for birds of prey and a local-to-global leader in raptor conservation seeks a FT individual to support, create, and expand the highest-quality education programming for diverse audiences. The ideal candidate will be a skilled and enthusiastic educator with experience in raptor husbandry, care and handling who is committed to growing our broad platform of programs and forwarding the Sanctuary's global raptor conservation mission.

The Coordinator works closely with the Vice President of Philanthropy and Development Directors to advance fundraising efforts via donor outreach and stewardship efforts; tracking, reporting and acknowledging gifts; assisting with donor research and pipeline development; coordinating special projects; preparing reports and providing general departmental support.

The Dewey School is expanding its teaching team! Located in central NH, Dewey is a nature-based, Reggio inspired school for early learners. Find out more about The Dewey School, located at the historical Canterbury Shaker Village. www.deweyschool.net.

The Federal Lands Biodiversity Science Internship is an opportunity for a graduate or post-graduate student to work with Defenders staff at the interface of science, technology, and national conservation policy. Federal Lands Biodiversity Science intern will assist senior policy staff with science and GIS analysis support needs and help advance one of our marquee projects: The Species Stronghold Initiative.

This role will support ongoing research and capacities in the Human Resources department. The intern will partner with our staff, conduct research, create reports and documents which will contribute to our ongoing mission to further our conservation mission, cultivate an inclusive and belonging environment, and continue to develop and foster talent exploration.

The Federal Lands Policy internship is an opportunity for a graduate or post-graduate student to work with Defenders staff at the interface of science and national conservation policy. The Federal Lands Policy Intern will assist senior policy staff with conducting research, analyzing data, developing white papers and fact sheets, and making policy recommendations.

The ED is responsible for all aspects of business development & management for NAI which would include: business planning, strategic planning, member relations, personnel management, data management, communications, marketing, promotions, external communications, managing partnerships, fund raising, grant writing, business development, and public/media relations. An applicant for this position must be able to inspire leadership and excellence to advance heritage interpretation as a profession.

The purpose of an Eno River Association Environmental Educator is to create environmental stewards through growth in understanding of natural resources, build community support and diversify support in underrepresented populations for the conservation and protection of the Eno River basin through educational leadership and programming.

Do you love exploring the outdoors? Do you want to share your passion for nature and teach children to be curious and self reliant? Join the PWC team and help us build strong, healthy nature connections for children of all ages!

Wild Whatcom is a local non-profit organization dedicated to fostering lifelong connections to nature through outdoor education programs offered to all age groups. We provide experiential learning opportunities that inspire participants to explore, connect, and serve, while building healthy relationships with nature, community, and self.

This position is a lead teaching role working with an assistant implementing a 2 hour nature elementary school program Monday through Wednesday. There will be two age groups, a 6-8 year old class on Monday/Wednesday and an 8-10 year old class on Tuesday. This position is a 7.5 hour per week role starting September 14th and running through November 18th (10 week course), with typical work hours of 12:45-3:15, Monday-Wednesday. There is the possibility for more hours depending on demand.

This position will work with lead teacher in all aspects of implementing a 2 hour nature elementary school program Monday through Wednesday. There will be two age groups, a 6-8 year old class on Monday/Wednesday and an 8-10 year old class on Tuesday. This position is a 7.5 hour per week role starting September 14th and running through November 18th (10 week course), with typical work hours of 12:45-3:15, Monday-Wednesday. There is the possibility for more hours depending on demand.

The VAEE Certification Administrator will assist with the administrative tasks necessary to continue Environmental Education Certification program development. Once the program development phase has concluded, then the Administrator will move to a more administrative role wherein they will assist with coordinating professional learning opportunities, managing certification submissions, and communicating program details between candidates and the all-volunteer Certifying Advisory Board (CAB).

Interns in the Conservancy’s Dalton Discovery Center care for live exhibits that house over 125 species of local wildlife including marine and freshwater fish and invertebrates, reptiles amphibians and raptors. Interns will gain experience in several fields such as education, interpretation and husbandry. You will also gain extensive knowledge of Southwest Florida’s unique ecosystems and assist the staff in bringing environmental awareness to thousands of students and visitors.

The Making Moves course guides practitioners through exact steps to design an outreach plan that motivates audiences to take action & make changes that benefit the planet.

by Brooke Tully | July 20, 2020

Conservation and Behavior Change

SMNS Forest Preschool is seeking an assistant teacher for the 2020-2021 school year. Classes take place entirely outside for a maximum of 10 children between the ages of 3 and 6 between the hours of 9 - 12pm or 12:30 - 3:30pm Monday - Friday. Teacher to child ratio is 1:4. The school year begins September 8, 2020.

Boston Outdoor Preschool Network is growing! We build joyful communities of children and teachers connected to each other and their outdoor environments through discovery and play. We believe that children are intrinsically motivated to learn, and that they do so by exploring the world around them. This is the right opportunity for an experienced preschool teacher-naturalist who is eager to build community and express their creativity outdoors at the beautiful Arnold Arboretum.

This professional-level position involves a broad range of administrative and advocacy responsibilities in support of the Department. This role has lead responsibility for assuring the efficient administrative functioning of a fast-paced department, including staff attorneys with administrative and other support on legal cases; administering Defenders’ litigation docket, Conservation Law Department budgets and web content; handling information requests on legal program issues; representing the

Boston Outdoor Preschool Network is growing! We build joyful communities of children and teachers connected to each other and their outdoor environments through discovery and play. Our programs are currently located on the grounds of the Arnold Arboretum, and we will open a new half-day preschool at Massachusetts Horticultural Society in Wellesley in September. This is the right opportunity for an experienced early childhood teacher who loves nature.

Challenge in Red Rock Country! Canyonlands Field Institute (CFI), in Moab, Utah seeks an Executive Director with the vision, energy and skills to lead the organization into its next phase of development. CFI’s Co-Founder and Executive Director is retiring after 35 years of success in building CFI into a nationally recognized leader in environmental education. Position open until filled. EOE. Go to our website for more info: cfimoab.fun/ed.

The UrbanTrekkers Program Director is responsible for the planning, implementing, and growing of experiential learning curriculum and opportunities through the UrbanTrekkers program at UrbanPromise, primarily at the high school, UrbanPromise Academy. They must keep a focus on relationship-building and large-picture vision of equipping students to engage the world as servant-leaders while managing various administrative details to assure the successful implementation of the program.

Warm and adventurous family seeking Outdoor Educator for their two children (3 and 6) and five - seven family friends in Palo Alto for the 2020-2021 school year. The educator would lead two cohorts of students M, W, F with one or two assistant teachers. The morning sessions for children under 5 yrs., and afternoon sessions for children 5+ yrs.

Fall Forestry (FF) is an intensive, team-based, 10 week-long program based in Colorado Springs. Corpsmembers serve on conservation and environmental stewardship projects on public lands throughout the Southern Front Range Region. Corpsmembers have the choice to serve on either a Sawyer or Hand Crew.

Fall Forestry (FF) is an intensive, team-based, 14 week-long program. Corpsmembers serve on conservation and environmental stewardship projects on public lands throughout the Denver metro area. Corpsmembers have the choice to serve on a variety of crews.

The STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) Education Outreach Coordinator AmeriCorps Member will learn about and gain experience in expanding the reach and access of a non-profit program for rural and Title one schools in Nevada.

EverWild is seeking qualified mentors to support children in various classes offered through our nature immersion program in Los Angeles. Applicants must have experience with children, ideally in the outdoors. We are also seeking an individual experienced in primitive/survival skills for a skills-based class that meets 2 days/mo and includes two 3-day camping trips. We are actively prioritizing employment opportunities for qualified BIPOC and LGBTQIA+.

Work from home with the Athens Conservancy (Ohio) to grow revenue from fundraising, memberships, grants, and sponsorships to fund land acquisition, stewardship, and education.

The STEM Education Outreach Coordinator AmeriCorps Member will learn about and gain experience in expanding the reach and access of a non-profit program for rural and Title one schools in Nevada.

The Naturalist Educator will primarily build and enhance the Student Stewards Program, which uses public parks as learning laboratories where students engage in hands-on citizen science.

ONLINE & FACILITATED. Enhance your kills and knowledge to be ethical and effective sustainability leaders and implement Earth Charter-inspired projects, contributing towards a more sustainable and peaceful world. This training programme seeks to enhance young people’s skills and knowledge to be ethical and effective sustainability leaders and implement Earth Charter-inspired projects, contributing towards a more sustainable and peaceful world.

by Amanda Bennett | July 20, 2020

The Yale School of the Environment seeks a scholar in the field of environmental policy and governance for a tenure track appointment as Assistant or Associate Professor.

July 8, 2020

Higher Education

Big Sky Watershed Corps is an AmeriCorps program that assists Montana’s watershed communities to make a measurable difference in local conservation efforts while strengthening the experience of young professionals.

This course studies ecosystem characteristics and basic principles of wilderness management. Separate chapters discuss management of specific wilderness resources such as fire, wildlife, cultural and historical sites, invasive species, research and scientific policies; and, managing nonconforming uses such as grazing, mining, and motorized vehicles, equipment and mechanical transport.

by Kari Gunderson | July 7, 2020

Climate Change Education

Sustainable Cities and Communities

NY Sun Works is a non-profit organization that builds innovative science labs in NYC public schools. Through our Greenhouse Project Initiative we use hydroponic farming technology to educate students and teachers about the science of sustainability. We envision a generation of environmental innovators empowered to create solutions to global resource challenges. NY Sun Works is looking to hire a Curriculum Specialist / Teacher Trainer to deliver NY Sun Works curriculum and teaching tools to all teachers in our network of partner schools.

Born out of the successful effort to save the farm from industrial development in 2000, the Horn Farm Center for Agricultural Education was established as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation in 2004. The Horn Farm leases the farm from York County. The Executive Director of the Horn Farm acts as a facilitator, visionary, and implementer. This person must have excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to foster autonomy while working collaboratively and building alignment within the team.

In light of COVID-19 and with respect to the health and safety of all involved, the Urban Food Systems Symposium, is going virtual. Thanks to innovative technology, this can’t-miss event will continue to offer attendees high-quality professional development content at a lower cost, access to ALL Symposium content and new ways to connect and collaborate with colleagues across the country and the World.

Ph.D. in Recreation, Park and Tourism Management and Graduate Assistantship with Shaver’s Creek Environmental Center’s Outdoor School program. We are looking for a PhD student (obtaining a master’s degree on the way to the PhD is an option) to research residential environmental education experiences and the associated outcomes.

Since 2017, Project Biodiversity started a study to monitor the populations of red-billed tropicbirds and osprey, to better understand their conservation status, besides their main threats on the island. Project Biodiversity’s Bird Programme is part of Alcyon Program, a conservation project of the seabirds of Cabo Verde led by Birdlife International. This volunteer programme will allow you to gain hands-on field experience, with direct contact with key-species to the local bird biodiversity.

Defenders of Wildlife, a national, nonprofit environmental organization dedicated to the protection of all native animals and plants in their natural communities, seeks Interns to work in its Center for Conservation Innovation (CCI). Launched in 2017, CCI works at the intersection of science, technology, and policy to develop creative, practical solutions to improve wildlife conservation. The Conservation Science Intern will directly contribute to one of CCI’s core objectives of providing scien

The Tropical Research And Conservation Centre (TRACC) is a Malaysian marine conservation organization. We run a voluntourism project replanting the reef, protecting the environment, training young dive and science professionals and teaching the CIE A-level Marine Science (9693) as an intensive course annually between January and May. We are looking to recruit a highly innovative and creative teacher to deliver the course in 2021.

No Time To Waste. What can be done to lessen the threats to our environment? EarthX challenges you to inspire others through your artwork to become good stewards of our planet. Raise awareness about the environmental issues important to you and move others to take action. Contest open to youth ages 5-22 and closes 1/25/2021. Cash prizes!

July 6, 2020

Connecting to Nature

K-12 EE

Defenders of Wildlife, a national, nonprofit environmental organization dedicated to the protection of all native animals and plants in their natural communities, seeks a geographic information system (GIS) Intern to work in its Center for Conservation Innovation (CCI). Launched in 2017, CCI works at the intersection of science, technology, and policy to develop creative, practical solutions to improve wildlife conservation.