Environmental Education Jobs
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Job, Intern, & Volunteer Positions
AEEA features job, intern, and volunteer positions around the state in the environmental and outdoor education field. We also include positions of our organizational members that are slightly outside the environmental education field.
We encourage all posted positions to include an hourly wage or salary range.
Inquiries about open positions should go directly to the organization with the open position.
Posting positions is open to all organizations in environmental education and related fields. As a benefit to our organizational members, posting is free. Other organizations may post for a small fee for 60 days. Those interested in posting should contact AEEA at info@arkansasee.org.
AEEA endorses the Southeast Environmental Education Alliance’s guidance document on equitable pay and hiring. The eeGuidance for Equitable Pay & Hiring provides recommendations and suggestions that are relevant across the country.
AEEA recognizes that we have work to do in becoming more equitable in our pay and hiring practices. We encourage other organizations and agencies within the state to join us in making changes where and when we can.
Environmental and outdoor education is a critical field for our future, and the changes we make in hiring and pay will help ensure our profession grows to meet the challenges ahead.
Environmental Education Employment Opportunities
Environmental Educator at Boston Mountain Solid Waste District
Job Description
The Environmental Educator is responsible for education and outreach to citizens of Madison and Washington Counties. The focus of this work is recycling, waste reduction, and resource conservation.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. The Environmental Educator is responsible for education and outreach to citizens in the Boston Mountain Solid Waste District (District) region. The focus of this work is recycling and resource conservation.
2. Outreach efforts include but are not limited to the following:
3. Creating and conducting hands-on educational programs in schools.
4. Writing monthly e-newsletters.
5. Creating flyers and displays.
6. Speaking at public events and meetings.
7. Coordinating with the school districts to maintain recycling and waste reduction programs.
8. Providing technical support to schools and communities for recycling and waste reduction activities.
9. Providing teacher professional development opportunities which incorporate resource conservation.
10. Develop and implement community based social marketing techniques to affect behavior change and increase participation in area recycling programs.
11. Develop and foster community partnerships with businesses and non-profits to increase participation in waste reduction programs.
12. Supervise interns and volunteers.
13. Perform any other related duties as required or assigned.
The full job description and salary are posted on indeed.com.
To learn more about Boston Mountain Solid Waste District, see their website.
Application period closes August 26.
Environmental Education Seasonal & Intern Opportunities
Environmental Education Volunteer Opportunities
Join an AEEA Action Team
AEEA Action Teams provide assistance and support for the planning and implementation of events and programs. Joining an Action Team is a great way to support AEEA’s mission, connect with other professionals, and build skills. Contact us at info@arkansasee.org if you would like to learn more about which Action Teams are searching for volunteers.
Other Environmental Education Job Boards
North American Association for Environmental Education – eeJobs