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Environmental Education Employment Opportunities
Hardware Wildlife Education Center, Education and Visitor Services Specialists
part-time, $12.77/per hour
The application deadline is Wednesday,
Aug. 31, 2022, at 5 p.m., and the pay is $12.77 per hour. Interviews will take place Sept 1,2 or 3.
Successful applicants will begin working as soon as possible and start no later than Monday, Sept. 12,
2022. There are very specific days you must be available to work if you’re interested in this position.
Before you apply, please review those dates in the “Part-time work schedule” section below.
To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to Marni Lee at .
Duties, skills and experience
Once hired, the specialists will conduct outdoor field trips in the fall and spring for Cache, Logan and Box
Elder school districts. Those field trips will be held at Hardware Ranch WMA, in Logan Canyon and at the
Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge. The specialists will also be responsible for all visitor services during
the winter sleigh ride season at the Hardware WMA education center.
Duties include:
Teaching field trip activities up to 6 hours per day.
Performing all aspects of classroom management.
Working with teachers to provide a safe outdoor learning environment.
Staffing the front desk of busy visitor center.
Selling sleigh ride tickets, operating the cash register, handling cash, making change and
performing daily cash reconciliation.
Answering phones and returning phone calls.
Interacting in person with visitors, answering questions and occasionally providing
interpretation for sleigh rides.
Completing nightly cleaning tasks.
Developing and delivering short educational programs for the winter season that will be offered
daily to visitors.
Skills and experience required:
A basic understanding of wildlife, wildlife biology and education.
The ability to read and interpret lesson plans and translate those into fun, engaging field trip
activities for fourth grade students.
An understanding of outdoor classroom management and instructional methods.
The ability to work with classroom teachers to provide quality hands-on outdoor instruction.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Experience in front-desk management and cash register ticket sales.
The ability to troubleshoot, think quickly on your feet and stay organized.
The ability to count, use a calculator, find accounting errors and account for all cash handled
accurately and quickly.
Important: Preference will be given to those with experience, college courses in education,
environmental education, natural resources or a related natural resource field.
Part-time work schedule
This position is part-time and intermittent (subject to furlough) with the potential for rehiring next year.
Applicants must be available to work all Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from December 2022 to
February 2022. (This is negotiable, depending on candidates’ qualifications.) The schedule also requires
you to work the following days (schedule may change):
September: 12-16, 19-23, and other days in Sept TBD (at least 3)
October: all Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, some Saturdays (maybe less)
November: 2-3 days a week, limited and TBD
December-Mid Feb: All Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Mid-End Feb-Off
March: 2-3 days a week, limited and TBD
April: all Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, some Saturday’s (maybe less)
May: all Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, some Saturday’s (maybe less)
Hardware Ranch is a 30-minute drive from the town of Hyrum, up Blacksmith Fork Canyon. Winter-
weather and wildlife driving conditions exist. Carpool opportunities may be available on some days, but
not all days. Work is a combination of indoor and outdoor tasks, in all weather conditions.
Red Butte Garden, Education Coordinator
$40,000 - $41,000
Job description
Red Butte Garden is seeking an Outreach Education Coordinator to oversee out-of-house education programs including Grow Lab, our 1st-grade, state-wide, science outreach program. Responsibilities include updating, evaluating, scheduling, facilitating, coordinating, and delivering the Grow Lab workshops and class visits, co-managing, and training seasonal staff and volunteers, maintaining and building community partnerships, collecting and organizing program data, and communicating with schools, districts, and teachers, budgeting, purchasing, manufacturing, organizing, and maintaining materials, assisting in the development and implementation of DEI programming, incorporation of virtual programming, development and coordination of pre and post-visit activities, and assisting in the development and delivery of other school programs.
Responsibilities
- Oversee the Grow Lab program, other Out-of-House teacher and student experiences, and associated materials, lessons, and teacher workshops
- Assist in the daily operations of all aspects of Out-of-House programming, including Grow Lab, by maintaining supplies, facilities, and equipment both In-House and across the state
- Develop, pilot, edit, and deliver Out-of-House programs, associated materials, and teacher workshops based on SEEd/NGSS science standards
- Develop and maintain a schedule for Out-of-House programs, including class visits and teacher workshops throughout the state
- Maintain and build community partnerships for Out-of-House programs, including class visits and teacher workshops
- Determine budgeting and purchasing needs for Out-of-House programs, including class visits and teacher workshops
- Develop, edit, pilot, and maintain new curriculum and program development based on SEEd/NGSS science standards
- Travel to urban and rural locations to deliver programming, including multi-day travel
- Assist in the creation and facilitation of school programs master plan to increase student reach throughout the state
- Assist in the delivery of professional development workshops and programs for K-12 aged students across the state.
- Assist School Programs team with new curriculum and program development based on based on SEEd/NGSS science standards
- Assist in the development and delivery of all School Programs programming
- Provide Garden-wide assistance with special events
To apply, view the full job description.
Red Butte Garden, School Programs Assistant
View the full description
Tracey Aviary, School and OST Programs Coordinator
Take flight with Tracy Aviary’s education team! We are seeking an individual who wants
to inspire students and formal educators during and outside of school time through
inquiry, exploration, and play. This individual will coordinate and facilitate field trips,
summer break camps, and teacher resources, including workshops and tool kits.
Position Details:
Start Date: Tuesday, September 6, 2022
Schedule: 40 hr/wk, Tuesday - Saturday, with occasional evening work required
Starting Compensation: $15-16.25/hr, depending on experience
Primary Duties:
● Schedule field trips for schools and community groups at both Tracy Aviary and
Tracy Aviary’s Jordan River Nature Center.
● Plan and facilitate field trip content aligned with Utah state education
standards.
● Coordinate teacher resource kits and workshops.
● Plan summer camps, including communicating with partner organizations and
overseeing curriculum creation.
● Provide support to other Education staff, including materials development and
program facilitation.
● When working at the Jordan River Nature Center, guest services and
maintenance/custodial support as needed.
Please note that this position does not involve any direct contact with animals.
Workload Breakdown
● Scheduling and facilitating field trips 40%
● Coordinating school break programs 30%
● Coordinating teacher resources 20%
● Assist in other duties related to Tracy Aviary
Education Department as needed. 10%
Studies have shown that women, non-binary folks, and Black, Indigenous, and People of
Color are much less likely to apply for a position unless they feel they meet every
qualification as described. We are committed to finding the best overall candidate.
Please think about the breadth of your life experience when considering the following
lists of qualifications:
Qualifications:
● Experience managing schedules
● Experience in education
● Demonstrated interest in nature and ecology
● Effective in working with others and managing time efficiently
- Highly motivated and innovative, well organized, eager to take on new tasks and
meet commitments
● Ability to work full-time, Tuesday-Saturday, with some evenings required
● Fluent in English
Additional and Preferred Qualifications:
● Fluent in Spanish
● Knowledge of regional birds and avian ecology
● Certification in CPR and First Aid
● Skills in presenting to mixed age groups
● Familiar with Altru and Social Good software
● Familiar with GSuite, Zoom, and Canva
● Familiar with learning assessment tools and strategies
● Knowledge of and commitment to justice, equity, accessibility, and inclusion in the
community and workplace
This position will be involved in programs that occur at both of our locations: Tracy
Aviary in Liberty Park and Tracy Aviary’s Jordan River Nature Center in South Salt
Lake. When not facilitating programs at a particular location, this staff member will
typically split their “desk work” time between the two locations. Some work may be
completed remotely as needed.
How to Apply:
Applications are being accepted immediately. Position is open until filled. No telephone
calls please. Send a cover letter which connects your life experience to your interest and
qualifications for this job, resume, and contact information for three references to Anne
Terry (she/her), Director of Education, at . Visit
www.tracyaviary.org for more information about Tracy Aviary.
Red Butte Garden, Education Staff Assistant
Position Summary:
$14.00 - $16.00/hour plus a free public transportation pass
Join Red Butte Garden’s School Programs team in connecting K-12 students with nature through informal education! Share your passion for the outdoors and environment to school-aged kids during field trips, classroom visits, and more. Gain valuable experience planning and teaching school programs and seasonal events. Must enjoy being outdoors, informal education, and working with school-aged children. This position will be planning, preparing for, and leading field trips within the Garden during most of the week and also leading off-site classroom visits.
Responsibilities:
- Teaching on and off-site school programs to elementary school students
- Assisting in the daily operations by maintaining supplies, facilities, and equipment
- Assisting the Programs department with other activities, programs, and seasonal events as needed.
How to Apply:
Apply in the University of Utah's job posting.
Utah Society for Environmental Education, Nonprofit Director
Position Summary:
We are looking for a full-time professional to provide essential leadership, operations management, and fiscal development to best support USEE’s mission and vision. The ideal candidate will be passionate about environmental education and creating a culture of environmental literacy, knowledge, and action to create sustainability for all.
Primary Responsibilities:: -Secure the financial resources necessary to fulfill USEE's obligations and commitments.
-Build and nurture a strong, professional, and enthusiastic staff.
-Manage all operations including program and project development and implementation.
-Work with the board to assure quality governance and strategic planning.
Desired Qualifications:
The ideal candidate will have experience in nonprofit management, community engagement, and fundraising.Benefits / Why Work With Us: -Paid time off, sick leave, and professional development-Career advancement-Bonus opportunities-Internet stipend-Option to work remotely.
Utah is known for its mountains, high plateaus, and deserts, and USEE's dedication to equitable access to nature is a top priority. Many world-renowned outdoor attractions are just minutes from the state capital located in Salt Lake City. Utah is also known for its access to prime skiing, with the mountains near Salt Lake City collecting an average of 500 inches of snow annually. Although the great outdoors is not the only thing to enjoy in the state. Salt Lake City and Moab attract all-star musical acts, and the Sundance Film Festival, one of the world's premier independent film festivals, is staged each January in Park City.
How to Apply:
If interested, please send a resume with a cover letter to USEE Board President, David Kimberly, at before July 8, 2022. Thank you for your interest, and we look forward to meeting you! Closing Date: July 8th, 2022
Natural History Museum of Utah, Teen Program Manager
Work Schedule Summary: Full-time ( Monday – Friday, 9 am – 5 pm with occasional evenings and weekends.)
Salary: $47,650-$60,000
Summary: The Teen Programs Manager is responsible for the leadership and daily management of NHMU’s youth and teen programs. Oversees management of program participants and staff, including the development and delivery of activities, meetings, trainings, teaching sessions, visitor engagement, and field trips.
To learn more or apply please visit https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/135272.
EATS Park City, Youth Education Coordinator
Reporting to the Program Manager, the Youth Education Coordinator will be responsible for ensuring seamless delivery of all EATS Park City’s cooking class programs to school-aged students. This program includes in-school, afterschool, summer, camp, and private cooking classes.
The Youth Education Coordinator will focus their energy on facilitation, volunteer recruitment, evaluation, logistical coordination, and growth of the cooking class program. At EATS Park City, we teach nutrition education through cooking classes. Thus, the Youth Education Coordinator will play a key role in realizing EATS vision of creating a significantly healthier generation equipped with the key life skill of being able to cook.
Areas of Responsibility
- Facilitation (60%)
- Instruct or delegate instruction to interns/volunteers/additional staff for EATS cooking classes for school-aged students
- Creating a class structure that works for each class depending on size, age group, and recipe
- Implement restorative behavioral management practices in cooking classes
- Prepare for classes by grocery shopping and taking inventory of materials
- Facilitate lesson plans and activities at summer camps
- Evaluation (10%)
- Assist the Program Manager with evaluation metrics for cooking classes
- Distribute evaluations during cooking classes
- Input surveys into appropriate databases
- Track attendance and other key metrics at cooking classes
- Curriculum Development (20%)
- Evaluate the existing curriculum as a basis for teaching EATS cooking classes
- Develop some additional curriculum and lesson plans for cooking classes including in school, after school, partner classes, and summer camps as needed
- Growth (5%)
- Collaborate with community partners to increase the number and quality of cooking classes, including revenue-generating classes
- Other Tasks as Assigned (5%)
Education and Experience
- Two years of college, four-year degree, or graduate student preferred, but not required
- 2-3 years of relevant experience in fields such as experiential education, nutrition, food preparation
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Experience facilitating youth activities, especially in a camp or school setting
- Experience in public speaking
- Experience in curriculum development
- Experience or interest in food systems, nutrition, and culinary arts preferred
This is a part-time position. Compensation based on experience. Please send a cover letter, resume, and references to Meaghan Miller-Gitlin at .
Science Moab Science Program Assistant VISTA
Science Moab seeks a VISTA to help grow our science engagement organization. This position will involve working on exciting programs related to science education with students, community members, and outdoor recreation guides. Specific duties will include organizing live outreach events, managing social media, overseeing graphic design and website development, and assisting the program directors in enacting community and science-based programming. With a great degree of independence, this position is dynamic, strategic, and creative, offering the unique opportunity to shape a popular local nonprofit for years to come.
Member Duties:
Experience: Program management/support; Marketing or communications; Graphic design, including Adobe Creative Suite; Web design and maintenance; Undergraduate degree or equivalent skills and experience
Qualities/Abilities: Dependable, organized, self-directed and self-motivated; passion for Science Moab’s mission and programs, and ability to help enact our vision and values in a clear, engaging, and inspirational way.
Program Benefits: Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend, Living Allowance, Stipend, Training, Education award upon successful completion of service.
As the AmeriCorps VISTA program also aims to provide career development for its members, we’re excited to work with applicants to help mold the position to fit their own interests and aspirations. As such, this description should be seen as more a jumping-off point than a final product.
Please send a cover letter and resume to and apply here: My AmeriCorps – Home Page by July 1st, 2022.
AmeriCorps VISTAs receive an annual salary of about $16,000, as well as benefits including: relocation and settling-in stipends; a healthcare allowance; paid sick and vacation leave; childcare; federal loan forbearance or deferment; and a roughly $6,000 Segal Education Award for education costs including federal loans. More information on VISTA benefits can be found here: VISTA Benefits | AmeriCorps.
University of Utah, Program Coordinator
Overview
The STEM Ambassador Program (STEMAP) is a public engagement project funded by the National Science Foundation. The goal of STEMAP is to implement and evaluate our training model to guide scientists to engage with public audiences, with an emphasis on public groups that are underserved or underrepresented in science.
STEMAP provides in-person and virtual public engagement training to University of Utah (UU) scientists and scientists at other institutions to facilitate public engagement events in their local and regional community venues.
Responsibilities
1. Foster existing connections and build new relationships with STEMAP community partners
2. Schedule STEMAP meetings, workshops, and public engagement events
3. Work with the Associate Director and Faculty Director to edit Workshop materials and presentations
4. Edit and provide feedback on Ambassador public engagement event materials and presentations
5. Attend and document STEMAP workshops and engagement events
6. Process reimbursements and assist with budget management
7. Coordinate material preparation, venue rental, and other logistics for program trainings and events
8. Assist with updating the STEM Ambassador webpage and social media
9. Maintain STEMAP records and databases
10. Prepare the STEMAP newsletter
11. Organize meetings with the research team at the UU
12. Assist with the implementation of additional public engagement workshops for UU scientists
13. Carry out other tasks as assigned by supervisor
This is a seasonal, temporary, non-benefited position that can be used for positions six months or less.
Seasonal work generally means work that by its very nature can only be performed during certain times of the year.
Apply on the University of Utah job board.
Weber State University, AmeriCorps Sustainability Coordinator
You can view the job description here.
Swanner Eco Center, Interpretive Naturalist
Overview
Swaner Naturalists act as the face of the organization by greeting and assisting guests, orienting visitors to the Preserve and EcoCenter, and helping them to engage in nature. By interpreting the natural world for guests, the ideal candidate will further Swaner’s mission to preserve the land and the human connection to the natural landscape, educate the local and broader communities about the value of nature, and nurture both the ecosystem and the people connected with it. Naturalists engage guests, answer questions, lead Preserve tours, facilitate interpretive nature programs for guests, and attend to the general upkeep and enrichment of the EcoCenter and exhibits. They will also help with traveling exhibits hosted in the space, special events, and youth education as needed.
In addition to defined job duties, naturalists have the opportunity to assist with conservation projects on the Preserve, participate in a Utah Master Naturalist Course, and receive additional naturalist training.
This position is part-time (15-20 hrs/week), will take place predominately on weekends, and reports to the Visitor Experience and Exhibit Manager. If you are interested in this position, please submit an application by May 13, 2022.
It is preferred that candidates for this position be Spanish/English bilingual in order to assist and interact with both English and Spanish-speaking guests to the EcoCenter.
Responsibilities
- Greet visitors to the EcoCenter
- Engage guests with information about the Preserve and EcoCenter
- Lead nature walks
- Facilitate interpretive nature programming
- Create interpretive materials
- Open and close EcoCenter, including all register, gift shop, building, and event duties
- Assist in gift shop operations, including sales, inventory, and display appearance
- Answer general phone calls and direct to Swaner staff as needed
- Run climbing wall while following all safety measures
- Maintain a clean and organized building and exterior, including sweeping floors and deck, occasional litter pick up, organizing flyers, and other similar duties
- Help with set-up, tear-down, and hosting of special events held at the EcoCenter as needed. This involves engaging guests at a variety of events such as business meetings, fundraising events, and nature tours
- Assist Swaner's staff and volunteers when needed
- Other tasks and responsibilities as assigned
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- Interpretation or customer service experience
- Ability to communicate effectively in English
- Works well in a team & comfortable with a flexible list of assignments
- Ability to work weekends and occasional nights
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to pleasantly interact with a wide variety of individuals
- Job offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check
- Basic computer & math skills
Preferred Qualifications:
- Ability to communicate effectively in Spanish
- Content knowledge in:
- Environmental studies
- Natural sciences such as watersheds, ecology, or zoology
- Sustainability
- Resource interpretation experience
- Passion for the outdoors and nature
To learn more and apply, view the job description.
NHMU, Teen Programs Coordinator
Work Schedule Summary: Full-time ( Monday – Friday, 9 am – 5 pm with occasional evenings and weekends.)
Salary Range: $35,000-$40,000
Job Summary:
The Teen Program Coordinator at the Natural History Museum of Utah is responsible for the development, implementation and evaluation of activities, meetings, training sessions, field trips, outreach teaching, and public engagement with teen participants.
Maintains contact with participants, parents, teachers, and community partners to ensure program quality and sustain program interest. Works as part of the Museum’s Education and Community Engagement Department team to create engaging experiences for varied audiences to facilitate dynamic and meaningful encounters with natural history.
At the Natural History Museum of Utah, we recognize that our strength and sustainability as an organization stem from diversity and inclusion. For this reason, we are committed to fostering equity, recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve, and empowering staff members in developing an accessible and inclusive work environment.
To learn more or apply visit the University of Utah’s job posting at https://employment.utah.edu/salt-lake-city-ut/teen-programs-coordinator/56D4A73DC28A443E9F7D4E204AD9F702/job/
Environmental Education Intern and Volunteer Opportunities
Join a USEE Action Team!
USEE is activating Action Teams to provide assistance and support for the planning and development of major events, including our Spring Breakfast, Awards and Annual Conference. Action Teams are time-bound, goal-oriented and don't require a monthly meeting. Joining an Action Team is a great way to support USEE's mission, connect with environmental education enthusiasts, and build skills like event planning and outreach.
All environmental educators and USEE supporters are welcomed to be part of an Action Team. No one will be turned away from participating due to race, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, ability, age, national origin, socioeconomic status, religious affiliation, language, and/or heritage.
Learn more about the teams we are launching in 2022 by clicking here! Fill out this form to join. Questions? Contact Alex Porpora, .
Board Chair - Almitas Foundation
The Almitas Foundation is a small non-profit seeking to making nature-based learning accessible to the general public. Our current mission is overseeing Wonderbloom Nature Playschool, a nature-based preschool located in Salt Lake City.The position we are looking to fill is Board Chair. Our current Chair is moving, and we are looking to fill this position as soon as possible. There is no monetary compensation for this role.The primary tasks of this position are overseeing and guiding the organization in legal and financial matters. See full description here.
Application Process/Instructions: Please send a cover letter and resume to Lianna Lopez.