Seasonal Environmental Educator
Brooklyn Bridge Park Conservancy
Organization Description:
Brooklyn Bridge Park Conservancy plays a vital role in creating and energizing this community-focused, world-class urban oasis on the Brooklyn waterfront. A 501(c)3 non-profit, we bring this unique park space to life with more than 500 innovative and engaging educational, cultural, fitness and recreational programs each year. Our free and low-cost events create new and exciting opportunities for tens of thousands of NYC residents and visitors to learn, grow, and experience all that Brooklyn Bridge Park has to offer.
Application Deadline:
12:00 PM EST, Monday, March 25, 2024
Position Description:
Brooklyn Bridge Park Conservancy is seeking an experienced part-time (Tuesday – Friday) Seasonal Environmental Educator to join its team!
Brooklyn Bridge Park Conservancy plays a vital role in creating and energizing this community-focused, world-class urban oasis on the Brooklyn waterfront. A 501(c)3 non-profit, we bring this unique park space to life with more than 500 innovative and engaging educational, cultural, fitness and recreational programs each year. Our free and low-cost events create new and exciting opportunities for tens of thousands of NYC residents and visitors to learn, grow, and experience all that Brooklyn Bridge Park has to offer.
The Conservancy’s environmental education programs activate Brooklyn Bridge Park as a living laboratory for understanding the ecology, history and built environment of Brooklyn’s waterfront. Our experiential programs prioritize impactful, place-based learning experiences that aim to inspire environmental connections and stewardship in Brooklyn Bridge Park. We’re seeking an energetic and experienced part-time (Tuesday – Friday) Seasonal Environmental Educator to facilitate fun and engaging environmental education programs for rising K-5th grade students in partnership with the Park’s exclusive summer camp operator, Trail Blazers. Hours will be limited to approximately 28 hours per week between July 8 – August 30, 2024 with a few days both the week prior and after dedicated training and wrap up.
The successful applicant will possess a knowledge of environmental science topics, such as urban ecology, waterfront history and sustainability practices. They should have proven track record teaching diverse audiences in an education and/or camp setting, including strong group management and practice adapting content and delivery to meet the diverse needs of campers ages 4-11 years old (K-5 grade). We seek a self-starter with a can-do attitude and great time management and communication skills that feels comfortable working both independently and in a collaborative team setting. Additional language fluency, encouraged.
Reports to:
Education Manager
Job Requirements & Responsibilities:
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
– Co-teaching outdoor environmental education classes for K-5th grade campers at sites throughout Brooklyn Bridge Park in all weather conditions;
– Preparing, transporting, setting up and breaking down education program materials at sites across Brooklyn Bridge Park;
– Contributing to the ongoing creation, evaluation and refinement of camp program curriculum;
– Working and effectively communicating with Trail Blazers counselors to successfully facilitate camp programs;
– Confidently and accurately enacting Conservancy safety procedures, as required;
– Providing support for other Conservancy education programs and projects, as needed.
Working Conditions:
Programs takes place outside in all weather conditions (heat, rain, etc.). Successful candidates will possess a(n)/the:
– Willingness to get dirty and handle live animals;
– Ability to crouch, bend, squat and lift up to 40 pounds;
– Ability to stand for extended periods of time, walk across the length of the Park and navigate uneven terrain (e.g. shoreline);
– Ability to work occasional extra hours or weekends for special programs;
– Either a valid driver’s license or ability to ride a bicycle, preferred.
– This is an on-site position, with no remote work option available. This position reports to the Education Manager.
Candidate Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Environmental Science, Ecology, Marine Biology, or related field; AND, at least 2 years teaching experience in these subject areas in a formal or informal K-12 setting; OR,
High school diploma; AND, at least 3 years teaching experience in these subject areas in a formal or informal K-12 setting.
Brooklyn Bridge Park Conservancy is deeply committed to an inclusive and equitable work environment. BIPOC, women, and gender-nonconforming candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. We know that systemic inequities in hiring have caused people from historically marginalized groups to only apply to jobs if they meet all of the qualifications. We encourage you to break this statistic and apply, as no one ever meets 100% of the qualifications.
Brooklyn Bridge Park Conservancy provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Position Type:
Part-Time, Seasonal
Union Status:
Non-Union
FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt
Schedule:
This is a part-time, non-exempt and temporary seasonal position with a Tuesday – Friday work week. The compensation is $25/hour up to approximately 28 hours per week between July 8 – August, 30, 2024, with a few days both the week prior and after dedicated training and wrap up.
Salary or Compensation:
$25/hour up to approximately 28 hours per week between July 8 – August, 30, 2024
Organization or Project Website:
https://brooklynbridgepark.org/
Application Info:
Interested applicants can apply here: https://brooklyn-bridge-park-conservancy.breezy.hr/p/26e7da761856-seasonal-environmental-educator
Application Deadline:
Monday, March 25, 2024, 12:00 PM EST