Seasonal Environmental Educator (Williamsburg)

Overview

James River Association - Seasonal Environmental Educator

Location : Williamsburg, VA

Telework : On-site

Experience : Entry Level

Number of Openings : 1

Job Status : Part-time, Seasonal

Salary Range : $20 / hour

Reports to : Lower James Regional Education Manager

The James River Association (JRA) is a non-profit organization on a mission to protect the James River and connect people to it. JRA is excited to announce an opening for a Seasonal Environmental Educator. In this role, you'll deliver engaging, high-quality environmental education programs. This role involves direct participant interaction, program preparation, and operational support to ensure smooth and impactful experiences. Seasonal Environmental Educators are essential in inspiring environmental stewardship and fostering connections with the James River through hands-on learning and outdoor exploration.

This is a part time, seasonal position, averaging no more than 30 hours per week with the season running between February 15 and November 31.

We're looking for someone with excellent communication and interpersonal skills, a passion for environmental education, paddling and boat skills, and a personal interest in the James River.

Responsibilities

• Program Delivery : Deliver engaging educational programming to participants of various ages, fostering a safe, inclusive, and equitable educational environment that is trauma-informed and supports diverse student populations in exploring new experiences.
• Group Management : Manage large student groups during programs to ensure a positive and productive experience for all attendees.
• Educational Materials Preparation : Prepare and organize educational materials, including making copies and setting up activities and learning stations.
• Participant Check-In : Assist with check-in, including collecting permission forms and waivers.
• Facility and Equipment Support : Assist with preparing the fleet, facilities, and equipment before programs and ensure proper breakdown and clean-up afterward.
• Gear Maintenance : Participate in the daily cleaning, maintenance, and minor repairs of program gear to ensure functionality and readiness.
• Community Engagement : Support community events by assisting with logistics and on-site activities as needed.

Qualifications

Requirements

Skills & Experience

Apply

Apply by sending your resume and cover letter to talent@thejamesriver.org. This position will remain open until filled.

Why Work for the James River Association?

We are OPTIMISTS.

We believe through individual and collective action, the James River can be preserved and improved, enriching all communities in the watershed.

We are CATALYSTS.

We are proactive change-makers, not bystanders. We take initiative, bring creativity and passion, and enlist the broader community to drive positive change for the James River.

CREDIBILITY is our currency.

Our success depends on the trust we build. We operate with integrity and can be relied on as a true, steady, dependable resource grounded in science.

COMMUNITY drives everything we do.

We believe in the power of community to achieve common goals, honoring a full range of voices in the process. Our efforts consider the varied needs and interests of our watershed communities.

We are proud to be an EEO employer. We maintain a drug-free workplace. At JRA, we believe in community, conservation, and driving change. We encourage applications from all backgrounds—if you\'re excited about working with us, we want to hear from you!

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